Policy Statement
It is the policy of [PROVIDER] to maintain a Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee. The committee will consist of the Director of Nursing Services, a physician designated by the facility, and at least three other facility staff members.
Suggested Elements
The committee should be responsible for identifying issues needing action that affect quality of care and services provided to residents. The committee should meet at least quarterly to identify quality assessment and assurance ideas, and to develop and implement, or oversee implementation of, appropriate plans of correction for identified quality deficiencies.
Skilled Nursing Facility Services
Policy Statement
It is the policy of [PROVIDER] to provide skilled nursing services consistent with applicable legal requirements and standards of practice.
Suggested Elements
Skilled nursing facility services must:
Be required by the resident (be medically necessary);
Be performed by or under the supervision of licensed professional or technical personnel;
Be required by the resident on a daily basis; and
Be provided only on an inpatient basis.
Nursing Facility Services
Policy Statement
It is the policy of [PROVIDER] to provide nursing facility services consistent with applicable legal requirements and standards of practice.
Suggested Elements
Nursing facility services must:
Be required by the resident (be medically necessary);
Be provided directly by or under the supervision of nursing personnel;
Be required by the resident on a daily basis; and
Be provided only on an inpatient basis.
Ancillary Services
Policy Statement
[PROVIDER] will provide any ancillary services it offers through affiliated or related companies in accordance with all statutes, regulations, and standards of professional practice applicable to such services.
Note: This section should be included if the provider offers ancillary services through affiliated or related companies for therapy, pharmacy, X ray, home health, etc.
Suggested Elements
[Include here the key coverage or other relevant elements specific to the ancillary service(s) offered].