In 2024, the AHCA/NCAL Regulatory and Clinical Team is providing long term care (LTC) providers with recently published resources. These resources were prepared with AHCA/NCAL members in mind, and included member feedback in their creation. The Association aims to support providers and ensure they have the tools to stay compliant with various regulatory requirements.
§483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation:
Abuse Tip Sheets: The abuse tip sheets were added to the previously released abuse, neglect, and misappropriation webinar that was released in 2023. The tip sheets were prepared after reviewing recent citations for each of the F-tags related to abuse. Each tip can be implemented in facilities to work towards regulatory compliance in these areas:
- F602 – F605
- F606
- F607
- F609
- F610
§483.24 Quality of Life:
§483.80 Infection Control:
The following tip sheets were developed as part of the LTC National Infection Prevention Forum (NIPF) and are available for AHCA/NCAL members. The NIPF reviewed citations related to infection prevention and noticed trends in certain areas. Tip sheets were developed to assist facilities with regulatory compliance in these areas: