In this week’s discussion, you will examine the quality of care (as measured by a survey team’s inspection report) at a real nursing home.
First, become familiar with the following websites:
Nursing Home Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome&redirect=true)
State Operations Manual (https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf)
Using the search function on the Nursing Home Compare website, identify a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in your zip code that has an Overall Rating of 2 or less stars. Please note that you may need to expand your search option to other zip codes in order to locate this rating.
Once you have identified a SNF, read through the various tabs of information on the website to learn more about this facility:
General Information
Health Inspections
Fire Safety Inspections
Staffing
Quality of Resident Care
Penalties
Under Health Inspections, download the most recent health inspection report (CMS-2567). Take time and review the formatting of this form.
The left column identifies the F-Tag (deficiency) that was cited, the level of harm caused as a result of this deficiency, and the number of residents affected
The right column labels the regulatory identifying information and a summary of each deficiency
In the discussion, address the following:
Provide a brief overview of your select SNF (i.e. name, location, size, ownership, etc.)
How many stars did the facility get for their health inspection rating, staffing rating, and quality measures rating?
How does this facility’s fire safety standards compare to levels in the state? Nation?
How does this facility’s staffing levels compare to levels in the state? Nation?
Discuss one deficiency that was cited at this facility. You will need to open the CMS-2567 health inspection report to locate this information:
What was the F-tag?
What was the level of harm?
How many residents were affected?
What regulation was violated?
Summarize the violation that was cited
What would you offer as the plan of correction to rectify this violation?
Upload the CMS-2567 that you reviewed to your initial discussion posting so others can review the same inspection report.
How can you take this week’s discussion topic and apply it in the real world?
Posting Tip: Posting is not just about posting what every other student posts, but about bringing out original and insightful ideas on, in this case, the Discussion Board. Therefore, strive each week to improve your posting skills by offering thorough and clear writings, by bringing up fresh perspectives on the given topic. Ensure to include at least one (1) properly cited reference to the initial post as these may not be based solely on personal opinion.
