How to get your SNF survey-ready

In addition to enhanced oversight around infection control at skilled nursing facilities, CMS has authorized states to step up routine surveys. How prepared is your facility for a routine inspection or a special focused survey?

Key regulations to understand

Survey readiness begins with understanding clinical quality programs and reporting requirements that directly impact survey results, such as:

• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• The Special Focus Facility (SFF) program
• SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP)
• Federal tags and how they’re calculated

Survey results directly impact your business

SNFs should take steps to adequately prepare for surveys. A low survey score can result in:

• Lower Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements
• Financial penalties
• Decreased star ratings
• Fewer referrals
• Reduced revenue

Data is critical to survey success

Without a doubt, survey preparedness and accurate quality data are paramount to SNF survival in today’s healthcare environment. The processes you develop, and your documentation are essential to shining on a survey.

Without a data-driven approach, survey success is an uphill battle. Fortunately, ABILITY CAREWATCH enables you to use your facility’s quality data to help surveys go smoothly.

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