Faqs: Latest Survey Information

January 2010

State Surveyors have their eyes very focused on Diabetic Residents and they are targeting the following:

1) Patients with Sliding Scale Orders → Use these type of orders as short-term-use only

2) Ensuring that Sliding Scale Orders are being administered and documented as per MD orders

3) Citing facilities who administer Insulin Coverage when the Blood Glucose is < 150mg/dl

4) Ensuring the Diabetics have quarterly HBA1c values → Adjust therapy if > 8%

5) Ensuring that all Insulin vials are dated once opened then discarded within 30 days of opening

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