F726 in Iowa. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Iowa cites F726 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.91×
0.91 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Iowa citations0.55%
Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F726.
Iowa0.55%
National0.60%
Share of all citations that were F726.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Iowa surveyors wrote
F726 findings written in Iowa, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
G · Actual harm, isolatedMay 18, 2023
Based on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility assessment, the facility failed to ensure one of five Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) (CNA 2) was competently trained to report changes in one resident's skin immediately (Resident #171) to the Charge Nurse. In addition, the facility failed to ensure the Director of Nursing (DON) completed a Skin Assessment using basic competencies, including observing all areas of the resident's skin. These failures resulted in the resident experiencing actual harm (delay in treatment to a newly acquired wound.). (Cross Reference F686). The facility reported a census of 82 residents.
Findings Include:
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D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 15, 2026
Based on clinical record review, facility policy review, personnel file review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a staff who changed positions from a dietary employee to a certified nursing assistant completed orientation and demonstrated skill competencies prior to working independently with residents. The facility reported a census of 43 residents.Findings include:Review of a facility's self-reported incident submitted on 3/26/26 described a fall experienced by Resident #6 while being transferred without the use of a gait belt by one staff [Staff E, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)]. The fall resulted in fracture that required a surgical repair. Review of Resident #6 Care Plan dated 1/26/26 revealed a Focus areas to address:a. …
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