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Overview
The California Hospital Survey Manual can help hospitals prepare for the survey process, explains how surveyors conduct their surveys, and offers tips for achieving a successful survey.
The manual covers the different types of surveys and possible outcomes, and:
- Details the survey process from start to finish
- Outlines tasks that must be done after the survey
- Describes the laws surveyors use to assess compliance
- Discusses surveyor rights and restrictions regarding access to privileged materials
- Includes sample forms, charts and instruction sheets to calculate penalties
- Provides key CDPH contact information
The California Hospital Survey Manual is the only hospital survey manual that is specific to California and explains both state and federal requirements.
A must-have for licensing and accreditation professionals and compliance officers, recommended for legal counsel and risk managers.
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Contents
- Introduction and Background
- State Surveys
- Federal Surveys
- Tips for Achieving a Successful Survey
- After the Survey: Preparing the Plan of Correction
- Forms and Appendices