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Nursing Services F725-F732

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483.35 — Nursing Services (F725–F732)

The Nursing Services regulatory group covers the nursing staff residents depend on: sufficient numbers, competent skills, RN and Director of Nursing coverage, nurse aide qualifications and training, and posted staffing information.

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F725 – F732

Nursing Services — F-Tag Analysis

F725

Sufficient Nursing Staff (2-Part Series)

Requirements for sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skill sets to meet residents’ needs, as determined by resident assessments, care plans and the facility assessment.

F726

Competent Nursing Staff

Requirements that nursing staff have the competencies and skill sets needed to care for residents safely, including residents with specialized needs.

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F727

RN 8 Hrs/7 Days/Wk, Full-Time DON

Requirements for RN coverage for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week, and a full-time Director of Nursing.

F728

Facility Hiring and Use of Nurse Aide

Requirements for how facilities hire and use nurse aides, including completion of the required training and competency evaluation.

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F729

Nurse Aide Registry Verification, Retraining

Requirements for verifying a nurse aide’s registry status and for retraining and competency evaluation after a break in service.

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F730

Nurse Aide Performance Review – 12 Hr/Yr In-Service

Requirements for annual nurse aide performance reviews and regular in-service education of at least 12 hours per year.

F732

Posted Nurse Staffing Information

Requirements for posting daily nurse staffing information, including the number and hours of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff and the resident census, where residents and visitors can see it.

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