Nursing Home Environment Requirements Pursuant to federal regulations cited in 42 CFR § 483.90, physical environment, the facility must be designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect the health and safety of residents, personnel and the public. (a) Life safety
Federal Ethics and Compliance Mandates for Nursing Homes
Pursuant to federal regulations 42 CFR § 483.85, compliance and ethics program (a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
Infection Control Requirements for Nursing Homes
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