Keep surveyors out of your accident log! In this fast‑paced session, regulatory expert Amanda Smith unpacks the newest guidance for F689 Accidents & Hazards and shows you how to slash citations for falls, elopements, and unsafe transfers. Walk away with a ready‑to‑use action plan, fresh engagement ideas for your safety committee, and the data points administrators crave.

Learner Objectives:

1. Identify the three leading survey triggers for F689 using 2024 CMS deficiency data.
2. Analyze root‑cause patterns behind recent fall, elopement, and transfer incidents in their own facilities.
3. Apply CDC STEADI and SPHM tools to update policies on fall prevention and safe patient handling.
4. Develop a rapid‑cycle QAPI project that hard‑wires elopement drills and post‑fall huddles.
5. Evaluate program success using leading and lagging indicators (fall rate/1,000 days, elopement drills completed, lift‑equipment utilization).