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Quality of Care42 CFR §483.25(j)
F0698 — Dialysis
F0698 requires facilities caring for residents receiving dialysis to ensure that care is coordinated with the dialysis provider, monitored appropriately, and consistent with the resident's dialysis care plan.
Common Deficiency Examples
- Coordination gap between facility and dialysis provider (medication timing, care plan updates)
- Post-dialysis monitoring not performed per protocol
- Dialysis schedule/transportation issues affecting care continuity
- Care plan not reflecting current dialysis provider recommendations
What Your Plan of Correction Needs
F0698 PoCs should show a clear coordination fix between facility and external provider:
Clinical factsspecific coordination or monitoring gap
Immediate actionclinical correction and provider communication
Systemic fixstructured communication process with the dialysis provider
Monitoring planpost-dialysis monitoring and care plan alignment checks at a defined frequency
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