The SNF Facility Assessment

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-SNFFA

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify five of the main components of the Facility Assessment.
Identify four interdisciplinary team members that should be involved in completing the Facility Assessment.
Identify the role of the Facility Assessment in the Survey Process.
Identify the regulatory requirements related to the completion of a Facility Assessment.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Facility Assessment Requirements

Regulatory Requirements

Minimum Facility Assessment Components

Other Regulatory Impact

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conducting a Facility Assessment

Who Should Conduct the Facility Assessment?

Facility Assessment Tool

Resident Profile

Services and Care Offered

Facility Resources Needed

Review of Policies and Procedures

Physical Environment

Other Recommended Reviews

Review

Summary

Section 4: Analyzing and Utilizing the Facility Assessment

Analyzing and Use of the Facility Assessment Data

Staffing

Training/Education and Staff Competencies

Meeting Other New Regulatory Requirements

Updating the Facility Assessment

Review

Summary

Section 5: Facility Assessment and the Survey Process

Surveyor Procedure

Key Elements of Non-Compliance

Example Survey Citations

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Congratulations!

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.