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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