F-Tag Review Webinar Series – Comprehensive Review of Regulations & Interpretive Guidance for Top F-Tags.  A series of 12 webinars focusing on top-cited F-Tags in the new survey process brought to you by LeadingAge Washington and ProActive!

During this year long series, we will focus on the top deficiencies cited nationally with the new Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP). Each session will concentrate on top-cited F-Tags with a review of the regulation and an analysis of the associated Interpretive Guidance. Survey procedures, such as associated Critical Element Pathways and/or Surveyor Probes used to guide the investigative process will be discussed. Actual citation examples will be shared and examined. Tools to assist the facility interdisciplinary team in monitoring compliance and incorporating performance improvement activities into the facility QAPI processes will be a focal point.

Projected Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives:

• Identify the regulatory requirements related to the monthly F-Tag topic
• Identify survey procedures that describe how the F-Tag topic is reviewed for compliance during the annual survey process
• Identify examples of how the F-Tag is commonly cited in the new LTCSP

• Identify tools for the leadership team to use for monitoring compliance with the F-Tag topic
• Explain strategies for incorporating survey preparedness into facility QAPI processes

Course Content:

• Overview of the F-Tag Regulations and Interpretive Guidance
• Survey procedures for assessing compliance with the F-Tag and citation examples
• Strategies for monitoring compliance and incorporating survey preparedness into facility QAPI processes
• Closing Comments/Q&A

       Series dates and topics:

 1/31 Infection Control/Antibiotic Stewardship F880, F881 (former F441)

 2/28 Food Safety F812 & F813 (Former F371)

 3/28 Accidents/Bed Rails F689 & F700 (Former F323)

 4/25 Quality of Life/Quality of Care F675, 684, 697, 698, 744 (Former F309)

 5/30 Pharmacy Services F755, F761 (Former F431)

 6/27 Comprehensive Care Plans F656 (Former F279)

 7/25 Unnecessary Drugs F757- 758 (Former F329)

 8/29 Resident Records F842 (Former F514)

 9/26 Resident Assessments/Accuracy of Assessments F641 (Former F278)

 10/31 Dignity and Respect of Individuality F550 (Former F241)

•  11/28 F-Tag Review Series 2018 webinars Nov 28   F-Tag Review Treatment/Services to Prevent/ Heal Pressure Ulcers F686 (Former F314)

 12/19 Services Meet Professional Standards F658 (Former F281)

 (Recordings available) F-Tag Review Series – 2018 webinars – LeadingAge WA at a glance