Ftag of the Week Reference
483.70 — Administration (F835–F851)
The Administration regulatory group covers how a facility is governed and run: licensure, the governing body, staff qualifications, outside resources, the medical director, resident records, transfer agreements, ownership disclosure, facility closure, binding arbitration, hospice, social worker qualifications and Payroll-Based Journal staffing data. Facility Assessment (F838) has its own page.
F835 – F851
Administration — F-Tag Analysis
Administration
Requirements that the facility is administered effectively and efficiently to help each resident attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being.
License/Comply w/Fed/State/Local Law/Prof Std
Requirements for the facility to be licensed and to operate in compliance with federal, State and local laws and professional standards.
Governing Body
Requirements for a governing body that is legally responsible for the facility and appoints the administrator.
Staff Qualifications
Requirements for staff to meet licensure, certification or registration requirements under State law and have the qualifications to do their jobs.
Use of Outside Resources
Requirements for arrangements with outside resources to provide services the facility doesn’t provide directly, including the written agreement.
Responsibilities of Medical Director
Requirements for a medical director who is responsible for implementing resident care policies and coordinating medical care in the facility.
Resident Records - Identifiable Information
Requirements for complete, accurate and accessible resident records, including the confidentiality and safeguarding of identifiable information.
Transfer Agreement
Requirements for a written agreement with a hospital for the transfer of residents.
Disclosure of Ownership Requirements
Requirements for disclosing ownership and certain organizational information.
Facility closure-Administrator
Requirements for the administrator’s written notification of an impending facility closure.
Facility closure
Requirements for a facility closure plan, including notice to residents and relocation of residents.
Enter into Binding Arbitration Agreements
Requirements for facilities that ask residents or their representatives to enter into binding arbitration agreements.
Select Arbitrator/Venue, Retention of Agreements
Requirements for selecting the arbitrator and venue and for retaining binding arbitration agreements and related documents.
Hospice Services
Requirements for providing hospice services to residents, including the agreement with the hospice and coordination of care.
Qualifications of Social Worker >120 Beds
Requirements for a qualified full-time social worker in facilities with more than 120 beds.
Payroll Based Journal
Requirements for submitting complete, accurate and timely staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal.
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