F726 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F726 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.93×
0.93 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Maryland citations0.56%
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F726.
Maryland0.56%
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 Maryland surveyors wrote
F726 findings written in Maryland, 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.
J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedFebruary 2, 2024
Based on a review of facility self report MD00181520 investigation documentation, medical records, observations, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure nursing staff had the appropriate competencies and skills to access a permacath for the IV administration of antibiotics. This was found to be evident for 1 (#184) of 2 residents reviewed for death during the survey. This deficient practice led to an immediate jeopardy for Resident #184.
The facility implemented effective and thorough corrective measures following this incident. The facility's plan and action were verified during this survey, therefore this deficiency will be cited as past noncompliance. …
Based on medical record review, interview of Resident #1, interviews of facility staff, review of Staff #3's human resources file and review of pertinent policies and procedures it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a geriatric nursing assistant, Staff #3 had demonstrated competencies and skills sets to operate mechanical lifts (Hoyer and sit to stand) to ensure resident safety resulting in actual harm to Resident #1. This was evident for 1 of 1 staff members selected for review.
The findings include:
Resident #1's medical record was reviewed on 11/1/18 and 11/14/18.
Medical record review revealed Resident #1 had resided at the facility since 2014. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 8, 2026
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure staff followed professional nursing standards for medication administration. This was evident for 1 (#127) out of 2 Residents reviewed for hospitalization during the facility's recertification survey.
The findings include:
Review of Resident #127's medical record by the surveyor on 6/4/26 at 6:37AM revealed there was no evidence found to be present in the medical record to show the following medications had been administered according to active medical orders for the Resident to receive them on 5/27/26 at 6:00PM:
-Debrox Solution 6.5% Instill 5 drop in both ears two times a day for ear wax for 7 days
-Metoprolol Tartrate Oral Tablet 25mg Give one tablet by mouth two times a day related to essential… …
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