title: The federal monitoring process and LTC providers. An overview of the role of federal surveyors and their work with state agencies and long-term care facilities.
abstract: In summary, the federal monitoring process was not intended to be adversarial. Rather, it was designed to improve state survey agency performance. It is important for all to understand and cooperate with each other in the monitoring process to improve patient care and maintain compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008484:Medicaid / Q000458:organization & administration; D006278:Medicare / Q000458:organization & administration; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000592:standards*; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States; D014483:United States Dept. of Health and Human Services