Federal Requirements for Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities
Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
The federal requirements and regulations for long term care facilities also known as nursing homes are contained at 42 CFR 483. Each regulation sets for the minimum standard of care which is then inspected by the Center for Medicaid Service and Minnesota Department of Health in surveys or complaint investigations.
Most form of elder abuse and neglect is preventable with proper care and sufficient numbers of well-trained staff. Residents are required to receive the best care practicable according to their needs and care plan.
There are also Minnesota state nursing home and other elder care provider regulations. The MDH website offers information about selection of facilities, rules, regulations and training.
Nursing Home Reform Act Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
These requirements for long term care facilities set the standard of care for the facility, staff and medical providers. The federal statute includes, but is not limited to, vision and hearing, skin integrity, pressure ulcers, foot care, mobility, accidents, incontinence care, bed-rails, pain management and more:
§ 483.12 Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
§ 483.15 Admission, transfer, and discharge rights.
§ 483.21 Comprehensive person-centered care planning.
§ 483.40 Behavioral health services.
§ 483.50 Laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic services.
§ 483.60 Food and nutrition services.
§ 483.65 Specialized rehabilitative services.
§ 483.73 Emergency preparedness.
§ 483.75 Quality assurance and performance improvement.
§ 483.85 Compliance and ethics program.
§ 483.90 Physical environment.
§ 483.95 Training requirements.
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If you have any questions about injury or assault or care provided at a nursing home or other type provider such as assisted living or memory care, contact Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Lawyer Kenneth LaBore, toll free at 1-888-452-6589 or 612-743-9058 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com.
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