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Administration F835-F851

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.

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Administration — F-Tag Analysis

F835

Administration

Requirements that the facility is administered effectively and efficiently to help each resident attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being.

F836

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.

F837

Governing Body

Requirements for a governing body that is legally responsible for the facility and appoints the administrator.

F839

Staff Qualifications

Requirements for staff to meet licensure, certification or registration requirements under State law and have the qualifications to do their jobs.

Coming Soon
F840

Use of Outside Resources

Requirements for arrangements with outside resources to provide services the facility doesn’t provide directly, including the written agreement.

F841

Responsibilities of Medical Director

Requirements for a medical director who is responsible for implementing resident care policies and coordinating medical care in the facility.

F842

Resident Records - Identifiable Information

Requirements for complete, accurate and accessible resident records, including the confidentiality and safeguarding of identifiable information.

F843

Transfer Agreement

Requirements for a written agreement with a hospital for the transfer of residents.

F844

Disclosure of Ownership Requirements

Requirements for disclosing ownership and certain organizational information.

Coming Soon
F845

Facility closure-Administrator

Requirements for the administrator’s written notification of an impending facility closure.

F846

Facility closure

Requirements for a facility closure plan, including notice to residents and relocation of residents.

F847

Enter into Binding Arbitration Agreements

Requirements for facilities that ask residents or their representatives to enter into binding arbitration agreements.

Coming Soon
F848

Select Arbitrator/Venue, Retention of Agreements

Requirements for selecting the arbitrator and venue and for retaining binding arbitration agreements and related documents.

Coming Soon
F849

Hospice Services

Requirements for providing hospice services to residents, including the agreement with the hospice and coordination of care.

Coming Soon
F850

Qualifications of Social Worker >120 Beds

Requirements for a qualified full-time social worker in facilities with more than 120 beds.

F851

Payroll Based Journal

Requirements for submitting complete, accurate and timely staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal.


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