Selecting the Team

5440.1 - Selecting the Team (Rev. 18, Issued: 03-17-06; Effective/Implementation Dates: 03-17-06) The SA selects surveyors with a background in the profession or area to be investigated. Preferably, the surveyors should have acute care training and experience. All surveyors must be adequately trained in the evaluation of 42 CFR 489.24 cases. Physicians should have experience in peer review.