The American Health Care Association (AHCA) continues to develop resources and tools to assist nursing facilities with maintaining compliance with the CMS Requirements of Participation (RoPs). Some of the resources and tools located on the AHCA website include:
Focus F-Tag Weekly Summaries – AHCA highlights a particular F-tag(s) each week to help providers understand the Phase 2 updates and Phase 3 new guidance. If you do not receive this weekly summary in your email box, please check the AHCA site frequently to access the additional summaries. Below is a list of F-Tag Weekly Summaries currently available.
- §483.12- Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
- §483.15-Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
- §483.21(b)(3)- Comprehensive Care Plans
- §483.30-Physician Services and §483.35 – Nursing Services
- §483.40 Behavioral Health Services
- §483.45-Pharmacy
- §483.70-Administration
- §483.80- Infection Control
- §483.80 Infection Control- Infection Preventionist
- §483.80(d)- Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations
- §483.85 Compliance and Ethics – F895
- §483.90-Physical Environment – F919-Resident Call System
- §483.95- Training Requirements
Action Briefs and Tools – these resources complement the F-tag weekly summaries and highlight implementation strategies and tips.