Long-Term Care Survey Alert
survey & clinical news
Published on Sun Aug 24, 2008
More revised F tags are in the wings.
Immediate jeopardy example: For F325, IJ might be cited if a resident developed cardiac dysrhythmias or other changes in his medical condition due to hyperkalemia resulting from failure to provide a potassium-restricted diet, according to the guidance. For more information, read the memo at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
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