10 Tips to Help Nursing Homes Prepare for the Quality Indicator Survey

OPEN MINDS On-Line News Feature “Ten tips from Ecumen Consulting Services to help nursing homes prepare for the Quality Indicator Survey from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: “Think Ahead: Have the licensed staff become familiar with the questions that the surveyors will ask. Encourage the nurses to take their time when answering and to use the MAR, TAR and chart when answering. Does the resident have an indwelling catheter? Does the resident receive a nutritional supplement? Does the resident have pressure ulcers? Does the resident use side-rails? Does the resident have any contractures? Has the resident . . .