Federal CMS State Operations Manual (SOM)
Why do you believe the Federal government uses the State Operations Manual approach to SNF regulation?
What are the key elements of the nursing home (SNF) survey process? Please cite information found in your text reading of Appendix P.
Using the Survey Protocols in Appendix P:
Provide a brief descriiptive overview of the Scope and Severity Grid found in Appendix P. You may create a table with the grid to reference in your answer.
What are the consequences for Immediate Jeopardy Level Citations (level J, K, L)?
A paper of 3 to 4 pages (without a cover sheet) is expected. Remember to use APA for both citations and a Reference Section.
