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Freedom from Abuse & Neglect42 CFR §483.12(b)
F0602 — Develop/Implement Abuse/Neglect Policies
F0602 requires the facility to develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property, including screening, training, and prevention measures. This is a policy/systems tag, distinct from F0600's substantive requirement.
Common Deficiency Examples
- Policy exists but staff are unable to describe or demonstrate it during interview
- Pre-employment screening (background checks, registry checks) not completed or documented for all required staff
- Abuse/neglect training not completed or documented per the facility's own policy schedule
- Policy not updated to reflect current regulatory requirements
What Your Plan of Correction Needs
F0602 PoCs should demonstrate the policy is a working system, not just a document:
Gap identifiedwhich specific policy element wasn't implemented (screening, training, prevention)
Immediate actionany retroactive screening/training completion needed
Systemic fixtracking system for screening and training compliance going forward
Monitoring planperiodic audit of screening/training records against required schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Is F0602 usually cited on its own?+
It can be, especially following an audit of personnel files or training records — it doesn't require an actual abuse incident to be cited, since it's about the policy and prevention system itself.
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