F729 in Montana. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2023
Montana cites F729 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share5.33×
5.33 times the share F729 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Montana citations0.28%
Of every deficiency written in Montana in 2023, this is the portion that was F729.
Montana0.28%
National0.05%
Share of all citations that were F729.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Montana surveyors wrote
F729 findings written in Montana, 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.
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 2, 2023
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete and verify a travel CNA from out of state, had an approved CNA certification to practice in Montana, and that the CNA was listed on the state CNA registry. This deficiency had the potential to affect any residents NF2 cared for during her employment. Findings include:
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:36 a.m., staff member F stated it depended on the staffing agency, if the agency or the facility did the background check, and verified the CNA registry. Staff member F stated the CNA was required to ensure they received approval from the State to use their out of state certification, and get added to the registry, prior to starting work at the facility. …
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