New month, new list! Here are the top 10 most frequently cited Ftags on recertification surveys in 2024 (per CASPER 4/28/2024) so far:
- F812 Kitchen Sanitation
- F880 Infection Control
- F761 Storage of Drugs & Biologicals
- F689 Accidents/Supervision
- F656 Comprehensive Care Plans
- F684 Quality of Care
- F694 Respiratory/Trach Care
- F677 ADL Care
- F550 Resident Rights
- F641 Accuracy of Assessments
It looks like survey activity is picking up in many states and with that, so is the number of deficiencies . . . like the provider that received 41 citations on its most recent survey. More unwelcome news – nationally, 5% of providers who have been surveyed in 2024 have received 20 or more citations. Time to batten down the hatches and get survey ready!
