Ftag of the Week Reference
483.40 — Behavioral Health (F740–F745)
The Behavioral Health regulatory group covers how facilities support residents’ mental, emotional and psychosocial well-being, including staffing and training, treatment for mental and psychosocial concerns, dementia care and medically related social services.
F740 – F745
Behavioral Health — F-Tag Analysis
No Pattern of Behavioral Difficulties Unless Unavoidable
Requirements that a resident without a mental disorder does not develop a pattern of withdrawn, angry or depressive behaviors unless the clinical condition made it unavoidable.
Treatment /Service for Dementia
Requirements for treatment and services for residents who display or are diagnosed with dementia, including person-centered and non-pharmacological approaches.
Provision of Medically Related Social Services
Requirements for providing medically related social services so each resident can attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being.
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