The Top 10 Most Common Nursing Home Violations

Pedagogy has reviewed the ProPublica report that analyzed 262,500 deficiencies with its Nursing Home Inspect tool, which includes deficiencies identified by government regulators and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over the past three years. Details of these historical violations found in nursing homes that are listed show the importance of an educated and knowledgeable staff.

Here is their list of the 10 regulations most commonly violated by nursing homes:

• Facility is Free of Accident Hazards: 17,
• Facility Establishes Infection Control Program: 14,186
• Provide Necessary Care for Highest Practicable Well-Being: 13,401
• Store/Prepare/ Distribute Food Under Sanitary Conditions: 11,746
• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: 9,070
• Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: 8,986
• Clinical Records Meet Professional Standards: 7,962
• Not Employ Persons Guilty of Abuse: 7,288
• Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary Drugs: 7,040
• Dignity: 6,605