Survey Process for Nursing Facilities
The survey process can be a stressful time for nursing facility staff. One of the ways to minimize survey-related stress and anxiety is to have a better understanding of the survey process and its various components. Furthermore, this understanding allows you to identify ways in which you can begin to prepare your facility and its staff for impending surveys. Given the significant impact that survey outcomes can have, improving survey outcomes should be a high priority. The goal of this course is to provide management-level staff in the post-acute setting with an overview of the survey process.
The survey process can be a stressful time for nursing facility staff. One of the ways to minimize survey-related stress and anxiety is to have a better understanding of the survey process and its various components. Furthermore, this understanding allows you to identify ways in which you can begin to prepare your facility and its staff for impending surveys. Given the significant impact that survey outcomes can have, improving survey outcomes should be a high priority. The goal of this course is to provide management-level staff in the post-acute setting with an overview of the survey process.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
New Hampshire Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administration
South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Discuss the regulations related to types of nursing facility surveys and completion timeframes.
Explain how F-tags are assigned a scope and severity score.
Describe the different parts of the survey process.
Identify the minimum content required related to an acceptable Plan of Correction (POC).
Indicate the other programs that may be impacted by the survey outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Long-Term Care Survey
Regulations
Things to Know
Survey Frequency and Timing
History
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The Survey Process
Off-Site Preparation
Facility Entrance
Formal Survey Process
Mandatory Tasks
Exit Conference
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Survey Outcomes
Citations
Common Survey Citations
Plan of Correction
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Survey Outcomes and Their Impact
Special Focus Program
Surveys and Care Compare
Surveys and the Five-Star Program
Being Survey Ready
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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