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Quality of Care42 CFR §483.25(c)
F0687 — Foot Care
F0687 requires the facility to provide foot care and treatment consistent with professional standards, including for residents with conditions (e.g., diabetes) that elevate the clinical importance of foot health monitoring.
Common Deficiency Examples
- Diabetic foot care protocol not followed or not documented
- Foot condition (wound, infection risk) not identified or addressed timely
- Podiatry referral not made when clinically indicated
- Foot care not reflected in the care plan for at-risk residents
What Your Plan of Correction Needs
F0687 PoCs should be specific about the clinical protocol involved:
Clinical factsspecific foot care gap and resident risk factors
Immediate actionassessment/treatment/referral completed
Systemic fixfoot care protocol and referral process for at-risk residents
Monitoring planperiodic foot care assessment audits for at-risk residents
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