AHCA/NCAL: Focus F-Tag §483.95-Training Requirements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services made changes to the §483.95-Training Requirements. Changes include the following:
- F940-Training Requirements. Added new guidance for the stem requirements for all training tags.
- F941-Communication. Added new guidance for communication.
- F942-Resident Rights Training. Added new guidance for training related to Resident Rights and Facility Responsibilities.
- F944-QAPI Program. Added QAPI program mandatory training.
- F945-Infection Control Training. Added new guidance for training related to infection control.
- F946-Compliance and Ethics Training. Added annual training requirement for organizations with 5 or more facilities.
- F947-In-service Training for Nurse Aides. Added new guidance for training related to nurse aides.
- F949-Behavioral Health Training. Added new guidance for training related to Behavioral Health.
Detailed information can be found in the Appendix PP-State Operations Manual.
Existing Member Resources: Action Brief: 483.95 Training Requirements
Be sure to order a copy of The Long-Term Care Survey, Phase 3 Guide.
Please email regulatory@ahca.org for additional questions or visit the Survey Preparedness page for more information.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20
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