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F839
(Rev. 225; Issued: 08-08-24; Effective: 08-08-24; Implementation: 08-08-24)
 

§483.70(e) Staff qualifications.
 

§483.70(e)(1) The facility must employ on a full-time, part-time or consultant basis those professionals necessary to carry out the provisions of these requirements.
 

§483.70(e)(2) Professional staff must be licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with applicable State laws.
 

DEFINITIONS §483.70(e)
“Licensed health professional” as defined at §483.5 is a physician; physician assistant; nurse practitioner; physical, speech, or occupational therapist; physical or occupational therapy assistant; registered professional nurse; licensed practical nurse; or licensed or certified social worker; or registered respiratory therapist or certified respiratory therapy technician.
 

PROCEDURES §483.70(e)
If there is reason to doubt the qualifications or competencies of any personnel, including temporary, agency and contracted individuals, verify qualifications with the appropriate State registry or practitioner professional licensing body.
 

If the survey investigation reveals that there are concerns with the qualifications or competencies of:
• Activities professionals refer to F679, §483.24(c)(2);
• Nursing Staff refer to F726, §483.35;
• Any staff caring for residents with dementia or a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder refer to F741, §483.40;
• Food and Nutrition staff refer to F801, §483.60(a);
• Individuals providing Specialized rehabilitative services refer to F826, §483.65(b),;
• Social Workers refer to F850, §483.70(o);
 

NOTE: Only cite F839 for any staff not referenced above or if any professional staff is not licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with applicable State laws. This includes any physician or practitioner including the Medical director that does not hold a valid license to practice in the State where the Nursing Home is located.
 

If a facility has not designated a physician to serve as a Medical Director refer that citation under F841.

 

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