Course Code: REL-PAC-0-SPNF
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.