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F945 citations in Montana

Infection Control Deficiencies

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

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

F945 in Montana. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Montana cites F945 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share2.83×

2.83 times the share F945 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Montana citations0.16%

Of every deficiency written in Montana in 2025, this is the portion that was F945.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Montana surveyors wrote

F945 findings written in Montana, 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, widespreadJanuary 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure new staff, existing staff, and contracted staff were trained on the facility's infection prevention and control program standards, policies, and procedures. This deficient practice increased the risk of a negative outcome for all residents in the facility. Findings include: During an interview on 1/22/25 at 8:58 a.m., staff member P stated she had just started working at the facility. Staff member P stated she was not provided any education on infection prevention or hand hygiene policies and procedures, and she was just doing what I know. …

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Recent years

YearShare of Montana citationsvs expected
20240.17%3.73×
20250.16%2.83×

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

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