Introduction

7210.1 - Introduction (Rev. 63, Issued: 09-10-10, Effective: 09-10-10, Implementation: 09-10-10) This section is established pursuant to §§1819(g)(2)(B) and 1919(g)(2)(B) of the Act and 42 CFR 488.310 to provide guidance to surveyors in conducting an extended or partial extended survey. The only time an extended or partial extended survey is conducted is when substandard quality of care is identified. This section also explains notice requirements as required in §1819(g)(5)(C) and §1919(g)(5)(C) of the Act and 42 CFR 488.325, disclosure of results of surveys and activities, when substandard quality of care is found. This section discusses the consequences to a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program and competency evaluation program when an extended or partial extended survey is conducted. (See §7001 for the definition of substandard quality of care.)