SA Presurvey Preparation

2704 - SA Presurvey Preparation (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) The SA, in preparation for the survey/resurvey, reviews documents of record including licensure records, fire inspection reports, previous survey reports including LSC and complaints, media reports about the facility, and other publicly available information about the facility (e.g., its own Web site). This information is helpful in determining composition of the survey team and the time required for the survey or resurvey. If an onsite survey is necessary, the SA schedules the survey in a manner that results in the most efficient and effective use of survey staff and that provides the most comprehensive look at the facility. The survey is to be completed promptly and is not to be interrupted by other activities. Moreover, in the case of SNFs/NFs, at least ten percent of standard surveys must begin on weekends or in the evening/early morning hours. Of these ten percent, the standard survey must be conducted on consecutive days, with all surveyors being onsite some or all of those consecutive days. (See §7207 and note.) The SA reviews the applicable provider/supplier sections of this part to ascertain whether other special preparation is needed prior to survey and the SA develops factors such as this before the survey is conducted.