Accidents/Bed Rails F689, F700 (Former F323) 

This session focuses on F-Tag 689 & 700 with a review of the regulation and an analysis of the associated interpretive guidance. A review of survey procedures, such as the Accidents Critical Element Pathway and/or Surveyor Probes used to guide the investigative process 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 F689 & F700 
• Identify survey procedures that describe how accidents and bed rails are reviewed for compliance during the annual survey process
• Identify examples of how F-Tags 689 & 700 are commonly cited in the new LTCSP
• Identify tools for the leadership team to use for monitoring compliance with accidents and bed rail requirements
• Explain strategies for incorporating survey preparedness related to accidents and bed rail use 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: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Nursing Home Administrators, Nursing Staff and Leaders, Quality Assurance Director, Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, Environmental Services

Instructional Level: Intermediate 

Contact Hours: 1.5