Based on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure the resident's guardian gave consent prior to the resident being administered the COVID-19 vaccination for one of one resident (Resident (R) 44) reviewed for COVID-19 vaccinations out of a total sample of 29. The facility obtained consent for the vaccination from R44; however, the resident had a guardian. This had the potential to cause R44 physical harm as the resident was unable to understand the risks or benefits of the vaccination.Findings include:Review of R44's Resident Face Sheet, located in the resident's electronic medical record (EMR) under the Face Sheet tab revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease, dementia,… …
F887 citations in Alabama
COVID-19 vaccination · Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
No F887 citations were recorded in Alabama for 2025. That means none appear in the CMS file for that year — not that the requirement does not apply.
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F887 findings written in Alabama, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
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