SMQT Survey Process and Citations 3

Question 1

The 'universe' in the context of a nursing home survey refers to:

Accepted Answer

The total population from which the resident sample is drawn

Answer

The universe is the entire eligible population used to determine the appropriate resident sample size and selection.

Question 2

Which scope level indicates that a deficiency affects only a limited number of residents and is not a widespread pattern?

Accepted Answer

Isolated

Answer

An 'isolated' scope means the deficiency occurred in one or a small number of instances without a pattern.

Question 3

During a survey, a resident tells a surveyor that staff skip her scheduled bath twice a week. This information is BEST classified as:

Accepted Answer

Interview data to be corroborated with observation and records

Answer

Resident interviews are valid data sources that must be corroborated before a deficiency is cited.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) following a survey?

Accepted Answer

To give facilities a formal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies before they are finalized

Answer

IDR is a post-survey process where facilities can present evidence challenging cited deficiencies.

Question 5

A surveyor notes a pattern of missed call-light responses across multiple residents. The scope assigned would most likely be:

Accepted Answer

Pattern

Answer

A 'pattern' scope is used when a deficiency affects more than a limited number of residents but is not ubiquitous throughout the facility.

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