Federal Regulations
The nursing home environment operates under a system of rules and regulations that must be considered in establishing a quality pain program. This section contains resources of information related to CMS MDS and the new F-tag 309 that includes new expectations related to pain assessment and management.
Pain Regulatory Guidelines - Long-term care facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid must meet certain federal requirements necessary to assure the health and safety of individuals to whom services are furnished. There are specific federal regulations related to the Quality Measures. This section contains information, published by the Centers for Medicare, & Medicaid Services (CMS), for use in the long term care inspection process
CMS F-tag 309: Quality of Care Overview - The information provided in this overview is taken from a letter to State CMS Survey Agency Directors from the Director of the Survey and Certification Group at CMS. The letter is dated January 23, 2009 and is described as “revised guidance” for long-term care surveyors on F-Tag 309 including a new general investigative protocol and new pain management guidance and investigative protocol.
MDS 3.0 Pain Items - Section J of MDS 3.0 - Proposed Items on Pain from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services