Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

F909 corresponds to the federal standard: Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.. When a surveyor finds that a facility is not meeting this standard, they cite the tag and assign a scope/severity letter (A–L) describing how widespread the issue is and how much harm it caused.

• Level 4 — Immediate jeopardy 1
• Level 3 — Actual harm 3
• Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 478
• Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 1