Mobility and range of motion · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F688 in New Mexico. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New Mexico cites F688 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.40×
0.40 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of New Mexico citations0.32%
Of every deficiency written in New Mexico in 2025, this is the portion that was F688.
New Mexico0.32%
National0.80%
Share of all citations that were F688.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Mexico surveyors wrote
F688 findings written in New Mexico, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJuly 1, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with limited mobility receives appropriate services and assistance to maintain or improve mobility with maximum practicable independence for 1 (R #1) of 1 (R #1) residents reviewed for mobility and rehabilitation (specialized care provided to help residents recover from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses). This deficient practice could likely result in a decrease in the resident's functional mobility and could lead to feelings of despair. The findings are: A. Record review of Policy 13.2-Splints, Hand Rolls, Heel Protectors and other supportive/protective devices dated 12/01/06 revealed the following: 1. …
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