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F880 citations in Kansas

Infection prevention and control · Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F880 in Kansas. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Kansas cites F880 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.00×

1.00 times the share F880 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Kansas citations6.20%

Of every deficiency written in Kansas in 2025, this is the portion that was F880.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Kansas surveyors wrote

F880 findings written in Kansas, 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.

L · Immediate jeopardy, widespreadJanuary 14, 2026

The facility had a census of 34 residents with 14 in the sample. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program in accordance with a facility assessment, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice. Upon entrance to the facility resident rooms had clothing piled on side tables and on the floors, trash cans in resident rooms were full, and staff present failed to maintain infection control practices when transporting laundry, trash, and multi-resident use medical equipment. …

Nortonville Health Care Center

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 12, 2026

Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to implement adequate infection control practices when staff failed to use a barrier before laying a glucose monitor on the dining room table, failed to store Resident (R)86's continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP- ventilation device that blows a gentle stream of air into the nose to keep the airway open during sleep) mask in a sanitary manner and failed to transport linens in a sanitary manner. Findings included:- On 08/10/2026 at 07:56 AM observation revealed a clear bag of trash laid on the floor in R14's room.On 08/10/2026 at 7:57 AM Licensed Nurse (LN)I laid the glucose monitor on the dining room table without a sanitary barrier. …

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadApril 10, 2025

The facility reported a census of 23 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement, including an annual review, of the facility's infection control policy. Findings included: - During an interview on 04/10/25 at 12:19 PM, Administrative Nurse B reported that the facility lacked an annual review of the infection control policy that was last reviewed on 11/22/20. Additionally, she expected staff to remove the PPE correctly to prevent cross-contamination. …

Anthony Community Care Center

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Recent years

YearShare of Kansas citationsvs expected
20235.21%1.01×
20245.40%0.96×
20256.20%1.00×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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