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F-Tag Reference Library

Every federal deficiency code, grouped by topic.

Federal regulators organize nursing-home deficiencies into numbered codes — F-tags — each describing a specific federal regulation. Select a category to see what each tag means and which facilities have been cited under it.

Abuse & Neglect

10 F-tags

Federal F-tags in the F600–F610 range cover freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation and the facility’s duty to investigate and report allegations.

Infection prevention and control program deficiencies, including vaccination policies and outbreak response.

Resident Rights

63 F-tags

Resident dignity, self-determination, privacy, grievance processes, and the right to participate in one’s own care.

Quality of Care

47 F-tags

Pressure ulcers, falls, activities of daily living, hydration, and other day-to-day care standards.

Sufficient staffing, RN coverage, physician visits, and clinical oversight.

Medication errors, unnecessary drugs, pharmacy consultant review, and storage of controlled substances.

Therapeutic diets, food storage, sanitation of the dietary department, and hydration.

Care Planning

27 F-tags

Comprehensive assessments and person-centered care plans reviewed on schedule.

Administration

46 F-tags

Governing body, facility administration, staff training, QAPI programs, and compliance oversight.

Accident hazards, call systems, building safety, and physical plant conditions affecting residents.

Other

7 F-tags

Deficiencies that don’t fall under a single primary category above — often cross-cutting administrative or procedural citations.

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