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F882 citations in Maryland

Infection preventionist · Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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

F882 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Maryland cites F882 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.36×

0.36 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Maryland citations0.07%

Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F882.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Maryland surveyors wrote

F882 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.

F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadMarch 30, 2026

Based on interviews and record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure its Infection Preventionist met the mandatory qualifications for the position.The findings include:An Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. This position requires specialized training in infection control.On 3/24/26 at 10 AM, during an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), confirmed she/he was the Infection Preventionist for the facility. The DON reported that she/he hasn't completed specialized training in infection control and the facilities staff has no one else who is currently qualified for the position. …

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Recent years

YearShare of Maryland citationsvs expected
20230.25%1.02×
20240.05%0.26×
20250.07%0.36×

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

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