September, 2000
Information Bulletin 00-26
NH-51
HCFA Update
Restraint Use in Nursing Homes
Effective October 10, 2000
Purpose:
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of updated information about restraint use in nursing homes. The Guidance to Surveyors - Long Term Care Facilities has been revised at F221, F222, F223, F280 and F323.
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Electronic Mail Note No. Sc-35
If you have any questions regarding this Information Bulletin, please contact in writing:
Minnesota Department of Health
Compliance Monitoring Division
Licensing and Certification Program
85 East Seventh Place, Suite 300
PO Box 64900
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0900
Telephone: (651) 201-4101
