Criteria for compliance: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services pain management at F-Tag 309.
OBJECTIVE
Outline the key points and list the criteria for compliance with the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pain management at F-Tag 309.


METHODS
Live symposium presentation based on clinical practice and research and current clinical guidelines.


CONCLUSIONS
In March 2009, CMS implemented revised guidelines for long-term care surveyors at F-Tag 309, Quality of Care, including a new general investigative protocol and pain-management guidance. While the regulations have remained the same, the way surveyors interpret pain management has changed. By understanding the criteria surveyors will use to determine F-Tag 309 deficiencies, consultant pharmacists can educate other interdisciplinary team members to improve pain management practices in long-term care.
McSpadden
Carla
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American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), Alexandria, Virginia 22314, USA. cmcspadden@ascp.com
D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D003253:Consultants; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000458:organization & administration; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D024382:Professional Role; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States