Infection Control in Texas nursing homes
Infection control rules require every nursing home to run a program that prevents, tracks, and contains infections among residents and staff. These rules also cover resident and staff vaccines and the responsible use of antibiotics.
- Texas nursing homes have 2,673 citations in the CMS category "Infection Control Deficiencies", 8% of all health deficiencies (rank 6 of 10).
- 1,081 of 1,177 homes (92%) have at least one, and 27 have one at the immediate jeopardy level (J, K or L).
- 1% of these citations are at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels (G to L); 99% are potential-for-harm (D to F). The most cited tag is F880, with 2,541.
Severity of these citations
| Level | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | 28 | 1% |
| Actual harm | 0 | 0% |
| Potential for harm | 2,645 | 99% |
| Minimal harm potential | 0 | 0% |
Tags in this category
| Tag | Texas citations |
|---|---|
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 2,541 |
| F881 Antibiotic stewardship | 38 |
| F882 Qualified infection preventionist | 13 |
| F883 Flu and pneumonia vaccines | 32 |
| F885 Sharing COVID-19 information with families | 1 |
| F887 COVID-19 vaccine education and offering | 16 |
| F945 Infection control training | 32 |
Homes with the most citations in this category
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.