STAT Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 – Avoidable Falls - Webinar Recording

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.  Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Avoidable falls are a major focus of regulatory scrutiny, with F689 ranking as the third most frequently cited F-tag in Ohio and the eighth most cited Immediate Jeopardy deficiency. Surveyors consistently find that many fall incidents could have been avoided with proper assessments, interventions, and monitoring practices. This session will explore the regulatory expectations under F689, discuss the difference between avoidable and unavoidable falls, and examine why many facilities are cited for Immediate Jeopardy related to falls. Participants will learn practical strategies to enhance fall prevention programs, reduce risks, and align documentation and care practices with CMS expectations.