Survey and Enforcement Process for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities, in the State Operations Manual”, summarize the primary purpose and focus of the survey mechanism. How does this differ from other sectors of healthcare (or does it)? Is the survey process a valuable exercise or unnecessary over-regulation? Why?

Review Chapter 7 of the State Operations Manual. Survey and Enforcement Process for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities, in the State Operations Manual”, summarize the primary purpose and focus of the survey mechanism.

How does this differ from other sectors of healthcare (or does it)? Is the survey process a valuable exercise or unnecessary over-regulation? Why?