10 Questions
Licensing Officers are required to complete an inspection report on the same day of the Routine Inspection.
False
HSTouch is used by Licensing Officers when completing a Routine Inspection.
False
Licensing Officers can use a hotspot from their work cell phones to complete an inspection report directly into the database.
True
The Risk Assessment Tool pulls non-compliance from all types of inspections, including Routine Follow Up Inspections.
False
Licensing Officers are expected to review all items on the inspection checklist during a Routine Inspection.
True
During a Routine Inspection, Licensing Officers should always complete the inspection report within normal working hours.
False
The Date Cited and Date Entered on the violation card for non-compliance observed during the second visit should be the date of the second visit.
False
Licensing Officers should not leave a copy of the inspection report with the Licensee at the first visit.
False
The Initial Observation field should only document the type of inspection that was concluded on the first visit.
False
Licensing Officers should inform the facility that they will not be returning to complete the Routine Inspection.
False
Study Notes
Objective and Guideline
- Ensure consistent format for Licensing Officers when completing inspection reports
- Use a hotspot from work cell phones to complete inspection reports directly into the database
- Do not use HSTouch for this type of inspection
- Follow Guideline 7.4.1 for Inspection Report Format
Completing Routine Inspections
- Review all items from the inspection checklist during a Routine Inspection
- If unable to complete the inspection report within normal working hours, suspend the inspection and complete the report
- Return to the facility within five working days and complete the Routine Inspection
- Ensure all items not covered in the first visit are reviewed
Risk Assessment
- All non-compliance from the Routine Inspection must be included in the Risk Assessment form
- The Risk Assessment Tool only pulls non-compliance from the last Routine inspection posted in the database
- Does not pull non-compliance from other inspection types, including Routine Follow-up Inspections
Procedure for Ensuring Non-Compliance in Risk Assessment
- Document in the Initial Observation that the type of inspection was not concluded on the first visit and will be completed on a specified date
- Document in the Initial Observation that the type of inspection was a continuation of the type of inspection started on the first visit date and occurred on the second visit date
- Delete the statement from the First Visit
- Document non-compliant items, observations, and actions required in the Violation Card Field
- Clearly identify in the observation section of the violation card that the non-compliance was noted on the Routine Inspection continuation/second visit
- Date Cited: Date of first visit
- Date Entered: Date of first visit
Using Mobile Devices and Database
- Use the database and a hotspot to complete inspection reports
- Leave a copy of the inspection report with the Licensee that was completed at the first visit
- Inform the facility that they will be returning to complete the Routine Inspection as per the time frame outlined in this guideline
- Return to the facility, use the database and a hotspot, and leave a copy of the inspection report with the Licensee that was completed...
Guidelines for Licensing Officers to ensure consistency in inspection reports and proper documentation of non-compliances. Reports should follow a consistent format and include all necessary information.
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