F0880 — Infection Prevention & Control Program
F0880 requires facilities to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infection. It's one of the most frequently cited tags nationally and covers everything from hand hygiene practice to outbreak response to isolation precautions.
Common Deficiency Examples
- Inconsistent hand hygiene observed during care transitions
- Improper use or absence of personal protective equipment
- Inadequate outbreak identification, reporting, or containment
- Gaps in the facility's infection preventionist role or documented program activities
What Your Plan of Correction Needs
Infection control PoCs are heavily audit-driven — surveyors expect to see monitoring data, not just policy restatement. Strong PoCs typically include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is F0880 connected to the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program?+
They're related but distinct — F0880 is the broader infection control program; F0881 specifically covers antibiotic stewardship. A facility can be cited under one without the other.
How long should F0880 monitoring continue after correction?+
There's no single fixed CMS-mandated duration — monitoring length should be tied to your own PoC's stated completion date and be long enough to demonstrate sustained compliance, typically verified through your own QAPI process.
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