Ftag of the Week Reference
483.55 — Dental Services (F790–F791)
The Dental Services regulatory group covers a facility’s responsibility to assist residents in obtaining routine and 24-hour emergency dental care. F790 applies to skilled nursing facilities and F791 to nursing facilities.
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F790 – F791
Dental Services — F-Tag Analysis
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