F-Tag Library On-Demand Series-[UPDATED!] F727 RN 8 Hours/7 days/Week, Full Time DON

[UPDATED!] F727 RN 8 Hours/7 days/Week, Full Time DON

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This presentation covers F727 requirements for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Directors of Nursing (DON) in nursing homes. Facilities must have an RN on duty for at least eight consecutive hours daily, seven days a week, and a full-time DON. The DON may act as a charge nurse only if the facility has 60 or fewer residents. Staffing levels should be based on resident acuity, with surveyors using Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data to verify compliance. Failure to meet RN coverage requirements results in citations, with severity depending on harm caused. Facilities must submit corrective action plans addressing deficiencies, including root cause analysis, resident impact assessments, policy updates, staff training, and monitoring plans. Continuous audits and staff/resident interviews support compliance. Leadership should review all FTAG elements to prevent re-citations. Additional resources and community discussions are recommended to support sustained compliance and quality care.

Keywords

F727 requirements

Registered Nurses

Directors of Nursing

nursing home staffing

Payroll-Based Journal

corrective action plans