Residential Care Citation Update

In July 2014 the ISDH issued 59 Deficiency tags and 4 Offense tags to Residential Care Facilities.  This is the high mark in 2014 for Deficiency and Offense tags by the ISDH.  Leading the way is Tag 0273, which was cited 11 times in July, concerning maintenance of food preparation and service areas in accordance with state and local standards.  Tag 0217 was cited 7 times in July, and having been cited 8 times in the first 6 months of the year, ISDH surveyors appear to be paying extra attention to the use of appropriately trained staff to complete evaluations and resident service plans.  Another trend that has appeared in the last few months is citation of Tag 0214, another resident evaluation tag, concerning initiation of an evaluation prior to admission and upon a change of condition with a licensed nurse evaluating the resident’s need for nursing care.   Tag 0214 was cited 5 times in July, 2 times in June, and 3 times in May.

For a summary of all Deficiency and Offense tags issued in July, click here.