Description

The Abuse Case Review Audit Tool is specifically designed to help skilled nursing facilities ensure compliance with CMS requirements for resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation prevention, recognition, and reporting. This tool supports resident safety, dignity, and regulatory readiness by guiding facilities through a systematic review of their abuse prevention and response practices.

Key Features:

• Policy & Procedure Review
• Resident Risk Identification
• Environmental Controls
• Staff Training & Competency
• Incident Response & Documentation
• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Why Use This Tool?

Failure to comply with the following CMS regulations can result in serious resident harm and significant regulatory citations:

• F600: Free from Abuse and Neglect
• F601: Reporting of Crimes
• F602: Preventing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
• F603: Reporting Suspected Crimes
• F604: Right to be Free from Physical and Chemical Restraints
• F605: Right to be Free from Misappropriation of Resident Property
• F606: Not Employing Individuals Guilty of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, or Misappropriation
• F607: Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention
• F608: Reporting to Law Enforcement
• F609: Reporting Alleged Violations
• F610: Investigating and Preventing Abuse

This audit tool helps facilities:

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation.
• Demonstrate regulatory compliance during surveys.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.
• Document all required actions and interventions in the event of an abuse allegation or suspicion.

Audits included in this bundle:

• F600–F610: Abuse Chart Review Audit Tool
• F684: Delay in Treatment Chart Review Audit Tool
• F689: Elopement Chart Review Audit Tool
• F578, F579, F580: Failure to Honor Code Status Chart Review Audit Tool
• F689: Falls Chart Review Audit Tool
• F609: Injury of Unknown Origin Chart Review Audit Tool
• F700, F909: Resident Adverse Outcome with Bedrails Chart Review Audit Tool
• F692: Resident Choking Chart Review Audit Tool
• F602, F603: Resident Exploitation Chart Review Audit Tool
• F684: Resident Fall Chart Review Audit Tool
• F684: Resident Fall Chart Review Reformatted
• F602, F603: Resident Misappropriation Chart Review Audit Tool
• F600–F610: Resident Neglect Chart Review Audit Tool
• F600–F610: Resident on Resident Altercation Chart Review Audit Tool
• F600–F610: Self-Harm Attempted Suicide Chart Review Audit Tool
• F757, F758: Significant Medication Error Chart Review Audit Tool
• F692: Significant Weight Change Chart Review Audit Tool
• F684: Unsuspected Death Chart Review Audit Tool

Note: This tool is for informational and quality improvement purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or replace official CMS guidance.