State Operations Manual (Pub. 100-07), Ch. 3 § 3241
Objective of Validation Surveys
3241 - Objective of Validation Surveys
(Rev. 123, Issued: 10-03-14, Effective: 10-03-14, Implementation: 10-03-14)
Validation surveys are intended to develop a reasonable estimate of an accreditation
organization’s performance. Validation surveys are to be conducted in accordance with
the survey protocol for the provider/supplier type being surveyed to assure a fair basis for
comparing the effectiveness of CMS-approved Medicare accreditation programs.