Surveyors have been instructed to consider the following F tags for the statement of deficiencies (HCFA 2567) when residents dont receive needed dental services or oral hygiene care: 250 (social services) 272 (comprehensive assessment)
279 (comprehensive assessment, use to determine care plan)
309 (quality of care to attain highest practicable level)
310 (ADL, no diminishment)
311 (ADL, maintain, improve)
312 (ADL, dependent resident)
325 (nutrition, maintain)
326 (nutrition, therapeutic diet)
327 (hydration)
328 (special needs, prosthetics)
411 (dental services, SNF, refer, dentures)
412 (routine/emergency dental services)