Kathaleen Creegan-Tedeschi, Director of the Long Term Care Division of the Office of Licensure and Certification shared data on the top 10 citations at Virginia nursing centers in 2017. 

2017 Health Surveys – Top 10 Citations

1. F-309 Provide Care/Services for Highest Well Being
2. F-514 Res Records-Complete/Accurate/Accessible
3. F-323 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
4. F-441 Infection Control, Prevent Spread, Linens
5. F-280 Right to Participate Planning Care-Revise Care Plan
6. F-281 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards
7. F-371 Food Procure, Store/Prepare/Serve – Sanitary
8. F-278 Assessment Accuracy/Coordination/Certified
9. F-157 Notify Of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room, Etc.)
10. F-314 Treatment/Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Sores

Report run date 01/26/2018. All survey types included (i.e., standard, complaint, focus, etc.) NB: On 11/28/2017, Health F-tag numbers changed.

2017 Life Safety Surveys – Top 10 Citations

1. K-353 Sprinkler System – Maintenance and Testing
2. K-918 Electrical Systems – Essential Electric System
3. K-920 Electrical Equipment – Power Cords and Extensions
4. K-923 Gas Equipment – Cylinder and Container Storage
5. K-901 Fundamentals – Building System Categories
6. K-363 Corridor – Doors
7. K-372 Subdivision of Building Spaces – Smoke Barrie
8. K-921 Electrical Equipment – Testing and Maintenance
9. K-321 Hazardous Areas – Enclosure
10. K-161 Building Construction Type and Height

Report run date 01/26/2018. All survey types included (i.e., standard, complaint, focus, etc.).  NB: On 11/01/2016, Life Safety Code started using the 2012 edition.

For additional information, including national data on the top citations, click here.

Visit the Requirements of Participation webpage for additional resources on the regulations and the new Long Term Care Survey Process.