State Survey Tools for Long-Term Care Facilities | eHow

long term care survey book

Overall Assessment

An overall assessment survey scores the long-term facility in every area. The survey assesses the facility's quality of living, staff and overall program. People conducting the survey go through an extensive checklist to determine whether the facility is meeting patients' needs, cleaning thoroughly and dispensing medication correctly and accurately. This survey also addresses medical training and policy to ensure accuracy.

Climate

Climate surveys address the environment in long-term facilities. An assessment professional looks at the way the staff members interact with each other and with patients. The survey addresses teamwork and leadership skills in staff. It will also look at the non-clinical side of long-term care such as cooking staff and maintenance support to ensure the facility is supplying healthy meals and providing timely and a... http://insurance-h.ucoz.com/news/long_term_care_survey_book/2013-06-25-3692