Florida Adverse Incidents Requirements
Hours: 1.00
The state of Florida has specific regulations that guide the operation of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities on the delivery of care and services to residents of these facilities. One of these regulations pertains to adverse incidents and reporting requirements of these adverse incidents. This course discusses the guidelines provided by Florida statutes 400.147 and 429.23, Internal Risk Management and Quality Assurance Program for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. It also discusses the differences between adverse events and incidents, what reports are required to be completed, and ways to prevent adverse events.
The state of Florida has specific regulations that guide the operation of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities on the delivery of care and services to residents of these facilities. One of these regulations pertains to adverse incidents and reporting requirements of these adverse incidents. This course discusses the guidelines provided by Florida statutes 400.147 and 429.23, Internal Risk Management and Quality Assurance Program for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. It also discusses the differences between adverse events and incidents, what reports are required to be completed, and ways to prevent adverse events.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-8993/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
Describe at least five guidelines provided by the Florida statutes for adverse events and reporting.
Identify how to determine if an incident is adverse.
Explain the purpose, completion, and use of the incident report form.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Florida Statutes
Florida Statutes 400.147 and 429.23
Definitions
Determining If an Incident Is Adverse
Reporting Requirements
Submitting Reports
AHCA Investigation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Incident Reports and Investigations
Incident Reports
Confidentiality of Incident Reports
Submission of Incident Reports
Incident Management
Documentation
Investigation
Intervention to Prevent Reoccurrence
Review
Summary
Section 4: Risk Management and Quality Assurance
Internal Program Requirements
Policies and Procedures
Quality Management and Incident Reports
Risk Management Strategies
Warning Signs for Litigation
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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