F-Tag Compliance Workflow: Diagnosis, Cleaning, and Restoration Process #3815765 (License: Personal Use)

This flowchart outlines a systematic approach to addressing F-Tag deficiencies in healthcare settings, beginning with step diagnosis and progressing through cleaning (defined as tactile inspection of all equipment components), abnormality detection, source identification, and tracking via F-Tag lists. It incorporates 5S activities-SEIRI (sort out) and SEITON (set)-to support root cause analysis and temporary countermeasures before final restoration. The process emphasizes safety-first principles and continuous improvement.

Used in healthcare quality assurance training, compliance manuals, or internal audit documentation to help staff understand and implement corrective actions for CMS F-Tag violations; targets facility administrators, infection control teams, and survey readiness coordinators.