Regulations and Interpretive Guidance for Food Safety F812 & F813 

This session focuses on F-Tag 812 & 813 with a review of the regulation and an analysis of the associated Interpretive Guidance. A review of survey procedures, such as the Kitchen Observation and Dining Observation Critical Element Pathways and the Surveyor Probes used to guide the investigative process are discussed. Actual citation examples are shared and discussed. Tools to assist the facility interdisciplinary team in monitoring compliance and incorporating into the facility QAPI processes are discussed.  

• Identify the regulatory requirements related to F812-F813
• Identify survey procedures that describe how Food Safety Requirements are reviewed for compliance during the annual survey process
• Identify examples of how F-Tags 812-813 are commonly cited in the new LTCSP
• Identify tools for the leadership team to use for monitoring compliance with Food Safety requirements
• Explain strategies for incorporating survey preparedness related to Food Safety into facility QAPI processes

• Overview of the F-Tag Regulations and Interpretive Guidance
• Survey procedures for assessing compliance with the F-Tag and citation examples
• Strategies for monitoring compliance and incorporating survey preparedness into facility QAPI processes
• Closing Comments/Q&A

Target Audience: Food Service Team, Department Heads, Administrators, Infection Control Designee

Instructional Level: Intermediate 

Contact Hours: 1.5