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SNF & ALF Mock Surveys

Now that annual state surveys are reinstated, it is more important than ever to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Polaris Group Mock Surveys can reduce citations and determine areas of noncompliance.
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With high turnover, recruitment problems, and survey concerns, the demands on your clinical staff are greater than ever before. Let our mock surveyors help you be prepared!
Mock surveys for nursing homes and other long-term care communities serve a number of critical functions for administrators. First and foremost, they serve as a risk management tool to ensure communities remain in substantial compliance before any irregularities or vulnerabilities are discovered during the actual survey. A mock survey for a nursing home also serves to help enhance the resident experience by uncovering any issues that may be affecting them. By learning how residents view their day-to-day experiences within the community, administration can make improvements or adjustments that can make life more enjoyable and comfortable for them. These surveys also ease the burden on administrators by providing them with a ready-made solution for intelligence gathering in the lead-up to the state survey.
In recent years, the industry-wide changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in more medical care being integrated into the long-term care model. That said, state surveys have shifted their focus to include heightened emphasis on areas such as infection control, fall prevention, and staff competencies. Polaris Group pays close attention to these developments and assists our clients with preparation in anticipation of these issues being examined.

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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Mock Survey

Changes in survey protocols and enforcement rules have left long-term care facilities at increased risk of substandard care citations. We will help to ensure your survey is a success by identifying risk areas and making recommendations to achieve compliance and avoid civil money penalties. A team of Polaris Consultants will visit your site and conduct a mock survey, applying the same protocols, tasks, and quality indicators used by surveyors. We will also include an Exit Interview and Extensive Report with potential F-tag findings and detailed recommendations to assist in implementation.

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Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Mock Survey

As the regulations for Assisted Living Facilities become more stringent and the survey process more adversarial, Polaris Group can provide you confidence in your survey preparation. Polaris Group ALF Mock Surveys will allow you to know your risk areas and achieve compliance before your surveyors arrive. Your ALF Mock Survey will include:

  • A state-specific assisted living mock survey in accordance with your particular state regulations
  • All regulations and related systems will be audited just like your state survey team
  • A detailed report with finding and recommendations to assist you with preparation for your next ALF survey

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Preparing for Your Survey

A mock survey is an essential component of preparing for an actual state survey, but it is not the only one. It is highly recommended that long-term care administrators take a close look at areas including staff competencies, grievance policies, regularity of resident council meetings, quality assurance programs, and staff training programs. These are all areas surveyors pay close attention to and can have a significant bearing on the outcome of your survey.

Polaris Group has the expertise and proven approach needed to assist with survey preparation for nursing homes and long-term care communities. Our strategy differs from other consulting firms because we bring more than 30 years of experience in the industry, as well as comprehensive reports detailing the results of your mock survey so you can make any adjustments prior to the real thing.

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"Thank you for taking the time to help The Orchards team prepare for our annual survey! Your thorough and comprehensive visits really helped us get back to some basics and prepare for the REAL event."
Darolyn Jorgensen-Kares Chief Operating Officer, Continuing Life

Ready to take charge of your survey results?

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How Polaris Group mock surveys improve resident outcomes and compliance:

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  • Provide resources and tools with solid ideas for compliance
  • Identify your high-risk areas with the knowledge and training to address
  • Assign scope and severity risk for citations to all F-tags
  • Provide detailed solutions and proven programs for success
  • Suggest recommendations to achieve immediate compliance on target charts
80%
80% of Nursing Facility Operators agree Mock Surveys benefit the facility in preparing for an Annual Survey.
80%
80% of Nursing Facility Operators agree Mock Surveys benefit the facility in preparing for an Annual Survey.
Mock Surveys can reduce survey citations and prevent civil money penalties.
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