Federal Nursing Home Infection Control Regulations Pursuant to 42 CFR § 483.80, infection control, the facility must establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the
Quality Assurance Regulations in Nursing Homes
Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program. Each LTC facility, including a facility
Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes
Fall Prevention and Fractures in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Fall Prevention – Each year, an average nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls. About 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes
Emergency Plans Required at Nursing Homes
Pursuant to 42 CFR § 483.73, LTC facility must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local emergency preparedness requirements.
Clinical Record Requirements for Resident Charts in Nursing Homes
Federal Regulations for Clinical Records for Nursing Home Residents Pursuant to federal regulation 42 CFR 483.70(i), clinical records. (1) In accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, the facility must maintain medical records on each resident that are— (i) Complete;