Long-Term Care Survey Alert
What Do You Think?
Published on Wed Apr 27, 2005 
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Can facilities use OSCAR data to make a case at IDR or upon appeal that its state has a much higher rate of survey citations that may be due to inconsistencies in the survey process? What is the best forum or strategy for using this information to improve survey consistency?
See legal experts' answers in the June 2005 Long-Term Care Survey Alert.
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Long-Term Care Survey Alert
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4 Steps To Flush Away Urinary And Bowel Incontinence
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Root Out Constipation With A Pharmacy Review
Eliminate constipating meds - or care plan to prevent problems.
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Think Like Surveyors- Or How CMS Says They Should
Recent surveyor training provides roadmap out of F tags.
When in a survey, do as the [...] - Clip 'N Save:
Cover These Bases As Part Of Your Incontinence Work-Up
Incorporate this checklist into your assessment.
Perform an incontinence evaluation upon admission, at regular intervals, when [...] - Survey Training:
CMS to Surveyors- Don't Rush to Judgment About Pressure Ulcer Culpability
Surveyor training example could be good news for providers.
Are multiple residents with pressure ulcers a [...] - Survey Appeals:
Target Surveyors' Powers Of Observation And Analysis
Surveyors' decision-making is fair game at appeals. Good news: Recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid [...] - RAI Compliance:
Keep A Clean Survey Slate With The Latest
Beware: CMS has dished up a full plate of changes.
Throw out the old coding instructions [...] - Survey Management:
Know When To Fire Up The Copier For MDSs
RAI update clarifies requirement to maintain hard copies for surveyors.
Facilities that maintain their MDSs electronically [...] - Survey Trends:
Sidestep An 'OSCAR' Award For Worst Survey Performance
Study data show disturbing survey trends ... here's how to combat them.
What's the best predictor [...] - Test Yourself :
Abuse Investigation Requirements
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