Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F700 in Pennsylvania. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Pennsylvania cites F700 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.89×
0.89 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Pennsylvania citations0.35%
Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F700.
Pennsylvania0.35%
National0.39%
Share of all citations that were F700.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote
F700 findings written in Pennsylvania, 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.
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 7, 2026
Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accurate resident care plans and conduct ongoing accurate assessments to ensure that bedrails were used to meet residents' needs and the risks associated with bedrail usage for three of five residents (Residents R2, R14, and R160).Findings include: Review of facility policy Bed Rail dated 7/20/26, and previously dated 5/4/26, indicated if a bed or side rail or bar is used, the facility will evaluate the potential risks associated with the use of bed rails including entrapment, prior to bed rail installation using the Bed and Bed Rail Safety Inspection Checklist. …
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