In the world of long-term care, even the most well-intentioned nursing homes can find themselves facing repeated citations, not because they lack care, but because they lack structured systems, team alignment, and proactive support. Across the country, six F-tags continue to top the list of citations: Infection Prevention (F880), Accident Hazards (F689), Care Planning (F656), Quality of Care (F684), Food Safety (F812), and Abuse/Neglect (F600).
At Qsource, we don’t just help facilities prepare for surveys, we help them transform compliance into quality, and deficiencies into sustainable improvement.
F880 – Infection Prevention and Control
Improper hand hygiene, inconsistent use of PPE, and weak infection tracking systems can lead to serious outbreaks and citations.
Qsource helps implement robust infection control programs, guide environmental rounding, and ensure all staff, not just clinical teams, are trained and accountable.
F689 – Free of Accident Hazards / Supervision
Falls, equipment misuse, and unsafe environments point to broader gaps in supervision and prevention.
Qsource assists facilities in performing safety audits, building fall-prevention care plans, and creating interdisciplinary communication protocols to proactively reduce risks.
F656 – Comprehensive Care Planning
Care plans that are outdated, vague, or not followed create confusion and compromise care.
Qsource supports facilities with care plan audits, interdisciplinary team coaching, and training to help staff create personalized, actionable care goals that align with resident needs.
F684 – Quality of Care
This catch-all tag often indicates breakdowns in recognizing or responding to changes in a resident’s condition.
Qsource partners with teams to improve clinical rounding, embed QAPI into daily routines, and elevate communication practices so that care is timely, coordinated, and resident-centered.
F812 – Food Safety and Sanitary Conditions
Poor labeling, storage, and kitchen hygiene threaten resident health and survey compliance.
Qsource works directly with dietary and environmental services to review sanitation practices, reinforce FDA standards, and build sustainable checklists and monitoring tools.
F600 – Abuse and Neglect
Citations here often arise from poor documentation, lack of staff awareness, or failure to report timely.
Qsource educates staff on red flags, supports policy reviews, and helps create a culture of safety and vigilance where resident rights are protected and upheld.
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Survey deficiencies often point to systemic stress, staffing shortages, training gaps, communication breakdowns. Left unaddressed, these issues multiply. Qsource steps in to:
We're not just a consultant, we're a partner in long-term care transformation.
We understand that every facility is different. Our consulting model is collaborative, flexible, and rooted in experience. Whether we’re helping a facility respond to a recent deficiency or working proactively to prevent future citations, our goal is the same: to create lasting improvements that benefit residents, staff, and leadership alike.
If your facility has faced one or more of these top citations, or wants to prevent them altogether, Qsource is here to help. Our team brings clarity, structure, and proven strategies that lead to results.
Let’s talk about how we can help your facility move from compliance to excellence.
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