SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Comprehensive Care Plan Process Questions and Answers

Question 1

A surveyor is reviewing a resident's comprehensive care plan. Which of the following elements is required to be included according to federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

Measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's needs.

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The resident's preference for a private room, regardless of availability.

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A detailed list of all family members' contact information.

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A statement signed by the resident's physician agreeing to all aspects of the plan.

Question 2

During a survey, a team member notes that a new resident, admitted 72 hours ago, has a baseline care plan in their record. However, a comprehensive care plan has not yet been developed. How should the surveyor proceed?

Accepted Answer

Determine if the baseline care plan contains the minimum necessary information for the resident's immediate care.

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Cite the facility for non-compliance, as the comprehensive plan must be done within 48 hours.

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Immediately interview the resident's family to understand the delay.

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Assume the facility is developing the comprehensive plan and move on.

Question 3

A resident with dementia is non-verbal and unable to participate in their care planning meeting. To comply with person-centered care planning requirements, which of the following is the facility's BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the resident's legal representative or family member participates in the process, and that the plan reflects the resident's known preferences.

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Proceed with the care plan development without the resident's input, as it is not practicable.

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Postpone the care planning meeting until the resident is able to communicate.

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Have the nursing staff who work closest with the resident make all care plan decisions.

Question 4

A surveyor is reviewing the discharge planning component of a resident's comprehensive care plan. The plan should include documentation of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An assessment of the resident's preference and potential for future discharge.

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A guarantee of the resident's successful transition back to the community.

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A signed contract with a home health agency for post-discharge services.

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The personal financial statements of the family members who will be assisting the resident.

Question 5

Which of the following services, if required to meet a resident's needs, must be described in the comprehensive care plan?

Accepted Answer

Services that are culturally-competent and trauma-informed.

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Only services provided directly by facility employees.

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Experimental treatments not yet approved by the FDA.

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A list of preferred television channels for the resident's room.

Question 6

A facility develops a comprehensive care plan for a new resident within 48 hours of their admission. This plan includes measurable objectives, timeframes, and addresses all identified needs from the comprehensive assessment. In this scenario, the facility:

Accepted Answer

has met the requirements for both the baseline and comprehensive care plan timelines.

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is out of compliance for completing the comprehensive plan too soon.

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must still create a separate baseline care plan.

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is required to get a physician to co-sign the plan within the first 24 hours.