Conduct of Monitoring Surveys

4160 - Conduct of Monitoring Surveys (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) To prevent any misunderstanding about the purpose of the survey, the Federal RO team leader explains the purpose of the survey to provider personnel as the survey begins. The survey usually covers all CoPs. All survey reports are fully completed, but some partial surveys may be conducted to cover selected Conditions or standards. At a brief exit conference, the RO team gives the provider a general appraisal of it’s operation. If deficiencies were found that would significantly affect patient health and safety, the provider is made aware of those particular deficiencies and is cautioned that such deficiencies could result in adverse action by the RO. Provider Certification Files and Program Reporting