What to do when state comes in?

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Members are discussing tips and advice for handling state inspections in a long-term care facility. Suggestions include being prepared, following protocols, keeping documentation up to date, and remaining calm and professional during the inspection. Some members share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of respecting patients' rights and dignity, prompt response to call lights, and knowledge of elder abuse policies.

Hello, I am a new nurse, passed boards in October 2005 and have worked in LTC since then, state will be coming in sometime within the next three months, any advice on how to act, what to be on look out and how to not totally look like a fool when they are there? Thanks.

Last time State showed up on our doorstep, it was because of a family complaint... later proved to be totally unfounded. One of the RN's was getting a census sheet for shift change and someone came up and asked if we had daily census and staffing sheets and asked how many residents we had and all kinds of pointed questions. Well, the RN looked this person over from head to toe and said "And you are????" Yep, that's right... busted a State surveyor for NOT wearing identification!!! Yay score one for our side.. lol. Well that set the tone for the rest of the survey. Showed them that we paid attention (ok so it was only that one time but still.... LOL) and that we were pretty good at not being intimidated... well... at not SHOWING it at least.

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