Surveyor
Surveyor 'help' leads to chaos
September 01, 2014An Ohio nursing home says residents became defiant after speaking with a state inspector, leading the provider to file a lawsuit.
Ask the care expert ... about hospice rules
December 01, 2013I heard the rules recently changed related to hospice. Do you know what will be included?
Avoid survey deficiencies through clear communication and honesty, former surveyor says
July 24, 2013Long-term care providers should use surveys as an opportunity to showcase great care in their facilities, a former surveyor said in a McKnight's webcast.
New bill would offer whistle-blower protections, training for nursing home surveyors
October 05, 2010Recently introduced legislation would extend whistle-blower protections and training to surveyors of nursing homes.
GAO: States' underreporting of nursing home deficiencies improving slightly
May 27, 2010A new governmental report released Wednesday shows that federal nursing home surveyors continue to identify more deficiencies in care than state surveyors, but the discrepancy is shrinking.
