Residential Facility Survey Update

There were 37 Residential Care  citations issued by the ISDH in June, 33 of which were deficiency tags and 4 were offense tags.  Tag 273, Food & Nutritional Services, continues to be cited frequently with 4 citations in August for alleged failure to maintain food preparation and service areas in accordance with local sanitation and food handling standards.  Tag 273 is the most often cited tag in 2013.  Right behind this tag in terms of frequency is Tag 241 concerning administration of medication by licensed personnel or by a QMA.  Three facilities were cited for alleged failure to comply with Tag 241 in August.

For only the second and third time this year, Tag 41 was issued to two facilities for alleged failure to investigate and respond to complaints or grievances.  The low incidence of this tag is testament to the good work facilities do in responding to complaints when filed. Click here to see the summary of the August Residential Care Citations.