F-Tag Library On-Demand Series-[UPDATED!] F697 Pain Management

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This presentation outlines CMS regulatory requirements for F697, focusing on comprehensive pain management in long-term care facilities. Facilities must assess residents' pain upon admission, during ongoing evaluations, and with any condition changes, using professional standards, person-centered care plans, and resident preferences. Pain management strategies include identifying and addressing pain causes, applying pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and careful opioid use with attention to dosage, duration, and monitoring to prevent adverse effects. Pain in cognitively impaired residents requires close observation. Facilities must develop individualized pain management plans involving interdisciplinary teams and regularly reassess efficacy and side effects. Surveyors evaluate compliance through assessments, care plans, and consistent interventions. Deficiencies require root cause analysis and corrective action plans addressing all affected residents and systemic processes, supported by staff training and policy updates. Continuous monitoring ensures sustained compliance. Additional resources and training are recommended to support facility leadership in meeting F697 requirements and maintaining high-quality pain management.

Keywords

CMS F697

pain management

long-term care

resident assessment

opioid monitoring

interdisciplinary care