Lack of Certified Infection Preventionist
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the designated Infection Preventionist (IP) was trained and certified in infection prevention and control, as required by their own policy and regulatory standards. At the time of the survey, the facility had a census of 43 residents. Interviews with administrative staff revealed that the previous certified IP left the facility on 06/01/25, and the current staff member identified as the IP was not certified in infection control. The facility's Infection Control Surveillance policy, dated 11/2023, specifies that the IP is responsible for monitoring compliance with infection prevention and control standards, but this requirement was not met due to the lack of a certified IP.