F882 in Vermont. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Vermont cites F882 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share7.03×
7.03 times the share F882 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Vermont citations1.28%
Of every deficiency written in Vermont in 2025, this is the portion that was F882.
Vermont1.28%
National0.18%
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 Vermont surveyors wrote
F882 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.
G · Actual harm, isolatedMarch 3, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the staff member designated as the facility's Infection Preventions (IP) had obtained specialized Infection Prevention and Control training beyond initial professional training. This is a repeat deficiency for this facility, with violations cited during the previous two recertification surveys, dated [DATE] and [DATE]. As a result the facility failed to prevent spread of COVID-19 through mitigation strategies that would be directed by an infection preventionist, and 1 resident died from COVID-19 (Resident #7). The failure to designate a qualified infection preventionist has the potential to impact all residents who reside in the facility. …
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadJuly 30, 2025
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a infection preventionist was employed at least part time. Findings include: During an interview with the Registered Nurse (RN) identified as the Infection IP and the Director of Nursing (DON) on 7/29/25 at approximately 3:30 PM, they confirmed that the RN was covering as the IP and is an employee of another facility that is owned by the same owner. The IP stated that they are at the facility on an as-needed basis, about one day a week. When asked to describe the facilities IP Program the IP stated that she works with the Pharmacist and reviews antibiotic usage and ensures that antibiotic time outs are implemented. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadJanuary 10, 2024
Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the individual who has completed the specialized training in infection prevention and control oversees the facility's infection prevention and control program. Findings include:
Per interview on 1/8/24 at approximately 10:30 AM, the DON (Director of Nursing) stated that the former IP (Infection Preventionist) was Nurse 1, who has since transitioned to work full time as the facility's wound nurse. While Nurse 1 is still kept up to date on the goings-on of the IPCP (infection prevention and control program), they are no longer overseeing the IPCP. The DON stated that they are taking primary accountability of ensuring all delegated IPCP tasks are being completed, along with the Administrator. …
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