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Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citations mark the beginning of a high-stakes compliance journey for nursing homes. When IJ findings reveal deeper systemic issues or repeat failures, surveyors often escalate ...

When survey deficiencies arise, most nursing homes respond with a standard Plan of Correction (POC), retaining full control over how to resolve cited issues. But when regulatory agencies impose a ...

Recovering from an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citation takes more than correcting the immediate risk. Surveyors expect sustained, systemic improvements to prevent future breakdowns that could trigger a ...

An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citation signals that residents face serious and immediate risk, and how a facility responds in the first hour can determine regulatory outcomes. This article outlines the ...

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is one of the most serious regulatory threats facing nursing homes, with citations that can lead to steep penalties, loss of trust, and resident harm. This article breaks down ...

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F812, Food Safety and Sanitary Conditions, is one of the most frequently cited deficiencies in long-term care, and often signals deeper issues with staff training, oversight, or culture. This blog ...

When a nursing home receives a survey citation, the response in the first few days can define the facility’s compliance trajectory and internal culture. This blog outlines how Qsource helps nursing ...

Infection control in nursing homes is more than a checklist, it’s a frontline function that requires teamwork, accountability, and systems that work in real-world conditions. This blog explores how ...

Elopement is one of the most cited and dangerous risks in nursing homes, especially among residents with dementia. Preventing it takes more than alarms and locked doors, it requires early ...

The most frequently cited deficiencies in nursing homes, F880 (Infection Control), F689 (Accident Hazards), F656 (Care Planning), F684 (Quality of Care), F812 (Food Safety), and F600 (Abuse/Neglect), ...

F684: Quality of Care, is one of the most frequently cited F-tags in nursing homes because it reflects the full scope of resident care delivery. This regulation requires facilities to provide timely, ...