F882 in Rhode Island. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2023
Rhode Island cites F882 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.52×
1.52 times the share F882 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Rhode Island citations0.38%
Of every deficiency written in Rhode Island in 2023, this is the portion that was F882.
Rhode Island0.38%
National0.25%
Share of all citations that were F882.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Rhode Island surveyors wrote
F882 findings written in Rhode Island, 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, widespreadNovember 10, 2023
Based on staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Infection Preventionist completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
Findings are as follows:
During the Infection Control Task with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) on 11/9/2023 at 11:48 AM, she revealed that the facility does not have a certified infection preventionist (IP) on staff and indicated she was the designated individual who assumed the responsibilities of the IP, however she is not certified. She further revealed that the facility hired an infection preventionist, but they have not completed their certification or required education. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadSeptember 10, 2021
Based on staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Infection Preventionist completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
Findings are as follows:
During a surveyor interview with the Infection Preventionist on 9/10/2021 at 9:59 AM, she could not provide evidence that she completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
During a surveyor interview with the Director of Nursing Services on 9/10/2021 at 3:20 PM, she could not provide evidence that the Infection Preventionist completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
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