STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 - Water Management Programs

July 9, 2025 Live Webinar

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.  Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

The topic of water management programs under F880 (Infection Prevention & Control) is rapidly emerging as a major area of concern in Ohio’s long-term care surveys, where F880 is currently the most frequently cited deficiency. Recent trends indicate that failures to properly develop, implement, and maintain effective water management programs are a key reason for these citations, placing residents at risk for serious waterborne illnesses like Legionella. This session will provide an in-depth look at the regulatory expectations for water management plans, highlight common pitfalls leading to citations, and discuss best practices for maintaining a compliant program that addresses potential waterborne pathogens. Participants will learn to proactively evaluate their facility’s water management strategies and integrate them into their broader infection prevention and control program to meet CMS standards and ensure resident safety.

Continuing Education 

1.0 clock hour will be awarded upon successful completion.  

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form. 

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality.  

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

Learner has 10 days from live webinar date to complete course, including obtaining education certificate.