Ftag of the Week Reference
483.71 — Facility Assessment (F838)
The Facility Assessment regulation requires every facility to assess the resources it needs to care for its residents, and to use that assessment in its staffing, training and planning decisions.
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F838
Facility Assessment — F-Tag Analysis
F838
Facility Assessment
Requirements for conducting and maintaining a facility-wide assessment that identifies the resources needed to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies, including staffing levels, staff competencies and the physical environment.
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