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Accreditation & Survey Preparation

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Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Workplace safety

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You be the surveyor, April 2020

March 24, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

What deficiencies would you cite and why? And how would you correct them? You be the surveyor. The following information was taken from a CMS Form-2567 “Statement of Deficiencies” posted online ...

Accrediting organizations suspend most survey activities to focus on COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

If you are expecting a survey from your accreditation organization (AO) in the upcoming weeks and months, check in with your liaison. Some AOs are suspending most or all survey activities as COVID-19 ...

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Emerging diseases: Check online resources regularly to stay prepared

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Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Check CMS and CDC online information regularly to keep on top of updated guidance when emerging diseases such as the 2019 novel coronavirus become national or global concerns. ...