F926 in Louisiana. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Louisiana cites F926 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.63×
0.63 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Louisiana citations0.05%
Of every deficiency written in Louisiana in 2025, this is the portion that was F926.
Louisiana0.05%
National0.07%
Share of all citations that were F926.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Louisiana surveyors wrote
F926 findings written in Louisiana, 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.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJanuary 29, 2025
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure policies were being followed for 1 (#10) of 7 (#5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12) residents reviewed for smoking. The deficient practice was evidenced by the facility not having documented evidence of a Safe Smoking Evaluation completed quarterly for resident #7.
Findings:
Smoking/Tobacco Usage Waiver Smoking Policy (Undated):
Review of the policy revealed it is the policy of the nursing facility to enforce a smoke-free environment within the facility for both residents and staff to ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of all residents and staff. …
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