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F695 Respiratory Care

Longterm Care, Cardiac Health

October 3, 2025

Nurse and man talking

In this episode of the Qsource Podcast, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg explains regulation F695, which covers respiratory and tracheostomy care in long-term care facilities. Linzie details the regulation’s requirements, common deficiencies, and best practices for compliance, emphasizing staff training, documentation, and emergency preparedness. She illustrates key points with a real-life scenario involving a resident’s respiratory emergency, highlighting the consequences of inadequate care. The episode provides practical strategies to help providers deliver safe, person-centered respiratory care and avoid regulatory citations, concluding with a preview of the next episode on quality of care standards.

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