F880 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
South Carolina cites F880 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.40×
1.40 times the share F880 takes of citations nationally.
Share of South Carolina citations8.63%
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F880.
South Carolina8.63%
National6.18%
Share of all citations that were F880.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F880 findings written in South Carolina, 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, widespreadApril 18, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and a review of facility policy, the facility failed to follow proper infection control protocol in 3 of 3 laundry rooms. Specifically, there was a lack of separation between the clean and soiled laundry room. Laundry staff did not adhere to manufacturer guidelines regarding the use of detergents and sanitizers. Additionally, heavily soiled clothing items were being rinsed out in areas such as resident bathroom toilets/sinks or the sinks in shared shower rooms. This failure had the potential to spread bacteria, viruses, and fungal infections. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 13, 2026
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff followed appropriate hand hygiene during medication administration for Resident (R)53, for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for medication administration.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled, Instillation of Eye Drops, with a revision date of January 2014 revealed, Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for instillation of eye drops to treat medical conditions, eye infections and dry eyes. Steps in the Procedure: 1. Place the equipment on the bedside stand or overbed table. Arrange the supplies so they can be easily reached. 2. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. 3. Put on gloves. 13. Remove gloves and discard into designated container. …
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