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Ali moved (admitted) to the nursing home on March 1, 20xx. The physician's visits occurred on March 30, April 29, and September 1, 20xx. State Surveyors are reviewing Ali's chart to determine that the facility met the required frequency of physician visits. What is the minimum number of physician visits that should have occurred by the end of August 20xx?
Ali moved (admitted) to the nursing home on March 1, 20xx. The physician's visits occurred on March 30, April 29, and September 1, 20xx. State Surveyors are reviewing Ali's chart to determine that the facility met the required frequency of physician visits. What is the minimum number of physician visits that should have occurred by the end of August 20xx?
- In compliance
- is out of compliance and that a deficiency will be given. (correct)
- 3 visits
- 4 visits
Physician visits are required
Physician visits are required
- once every 30 days for the first 90 days after admission and at least once every 60 days after that. (correct)
- monthly after the initially required visits.
- quarterly after the initially required visits.
- twice a year after the initial required visits.
The number of hours a day a facility must provide access to physician services or transportation to a hospital emergency department is:
The number of hours a day a facility must provide access to physician services or transportation to a hospital emergency department is:
- 24 hours (correct)
- 12 hours
- 10 hours
- 8 hours
A planned or unplanned program that centers around the resident's cognitive skills, motor skills, emotional needs, and spiritual needs, whether in a group or individually, is the responsibility of the:
A planned or unplanned program that centers around the resident's cognitive skills, motor skills, emotional needs, and spiritual needs, whether in a group or individually, is the responsibility of the:
The activity on the calendar for Arbor Day is button art. The residents receive a piece of paper with an outline of a tree they can color. Then they glue colored buttons on the branches. The goal of this activity should be focused on:
The activity on the calendar for Arbor Day is button art. The residents receive a piece of paper with an outline of a tree they can color. Then they glue colored buttons on the branches. The goal of this activity should be focused on:
The most effective activity for a person who lives with a dementia diagnosis may be:
The most effective activity for a person who lives with a dementia diagnosis may be:
The resident has the right to which of the following?
The resident has the right to which of the following?
Promoting relationships between staff and residents by utilizing consistent work assignments is based on the principle of
Promoting relationships between staff and residents by utilizing consistent work assignments is based on the principle of
What does the suffix 'ectomy' mean in medical terminology?
What does the suffix 'ectomy' mean in medical terminology?
Eli has lived at Premier Estates nursing facility for approximately three months and has contracted Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. This is known as a
Eli has lived at Premier Estates nursing facility for approximately three months and has contracted Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. This is known as a
The facility must keep the daily nurse staffing data for a minimum of ?
The facility must keep the daily nurse staffing data for a minimum of ?
Living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care are known as?
Living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care are known as?
The sudden urge to urinate and being unable to hold it until reaching the toilet is known as
The sudden urge to urinate and being unable to hold it until reaching the toilet is known as
What is the maximum amount of covered days for a Medicare beneficiary in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?
What is the maximum amount of covered days for a Medicare beneficiary in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?
A resident bed that can be used as an acute or long term care bed is called a:
A resident bed that can be used as an acute or long term care bed is called a:
A discrepancy between a medication administered and the doctor's order is called a
A discrepancy between a medication administered and the doctor's order is called a
The best approach to assessing pain in a resident living with late-stage Alzheimer's disease is by
The best approach to assessing pain in a resident living with late-stage Alzheimer's disease is by
The facility staff will determine what the care needs of the resident are based on the
The facility staff will determine what the care needs of the resident are based on the
The initial resident assessment (MDS) must be completed for a non-Medicare person no later than:
The initial resident assessment (MDS) must be completed for a non-Medicare person no later than:
A baseline care plan must be developed within?
A baseline care plan must be developed within?
All menus served to residents must be approved by the:
All menus served to residents must be approved by the:
A major cause of malnutrition among older adults is:
A major cause of malnutrition among older adults is:
In January, the resident's usual weight was 150 lbs. In April, the weight is 135 lbs. What is the percentage of weight loss over three months?
In January, the resident's usual weight was 150 lbs. In April, the weight is 135 lbs. What is the percentage of weight loss over three months?
A significant unplanned weight loss is considered to be what percentage of body weight?
A significant unplanned weight loss is considered to be what percentage of body weight?
When agreed upon by a resident group, what is the maximum number of hours allowed between the substantial evening meal and breakfast the following day, provided that a nourishing snack is offered at bedtime?
When agreed upon by a resident group, what is the maximum number of hours allowed between the substantial evening meal and breakfast the following day, provided that a nourishing snack is offered at bedtime?
Study Notes
Physician Visits in Nursing Homes
- Physician visits are required within the first 30 days of admission.
- Physician visits must occur every 30 days for the initial 90 days of a resident's stay.
- A nursing home is required to provide physician services or transportation to a hospital emergency room 24 hours a day.
- After the initial 90 days, a resident must have a physician visit at least every 60 days.
- If a physician visit fails to occur within the required timeframe, the facility may be deemed out of compliance.
Culture Change
- Promoting consistent work assignments to build relationships between staff and residents is a core principle of Culture Change.
- Culture Change aims to create a more home-like and personalized environment for residents in long-term care settings.
- Consistent work assignments allow staff to develop deeper relationships with residents, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- By providing familiar faces and routines, residents feel more comfortable and connected to their environment, which can positively impact their quality of life.
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This quiz covers the regulations regarding physician visits in nursing homes, including the required frequency of visits during different periods of a resident's stay. Understand the compliance rules related to physician services and emergency care in nursing facilities.
