F881 in Vermont. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2023
Vermont cites F881 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.19×
1.19 times the share F881 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Vermont citations0.55%
Of every deficiency written in Vermont in 2023, this is the portion that was F881.
Vermont0.55%
National0.46%
Share of all citations that were F881.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Vermont surveyors wrote
F881 findings written in Vermont, 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.
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadDecember 4, 2023
Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to establish an antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols. Findings include:
Per review of the facility's policy and procedure manual titled Infection Prevention and Control, it states the following:
The Infection Prevention and Control Program includes:
4. an antibiotic use program that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use.
Elements of the program include:
- Antibiotic Stewardship and review including reviewing data to monitor the appropriate use of antibiotics in the resident population. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadAugust 29, 2018
Based on interview and review of the facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program. Findings include:
Per review of the guidelines for the formation of an antibiotic stewardship program, the facility has not yet established a program that addresses the requirements that include antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use. The Director of Nurses (DON) confirms this during interview on 8/29/2018.
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