Failure to Implement Infection Prevention and Control Program
Penalty
Fine: $305,475
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Summary
The facility failed to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. This deficiency was identified through surveyor observation and review of facility practices, which revealed that the required infection prevention and control measures were not established or maintained as expected. The report specifically notes the absence or inadequacy of a program designed to prevent and control infections within the facility, as required by regulatory standards.