Deficiency Determinations: Policies and Procedures

36.	Do you have any concerns about whether the official Form 2567s transmitted by this state survey agency accurately reflect the quality of care provided by nursing homes?
	(Click one)
	1.		Yes (If yes, please explain below.)
	2.		No
	3.		Not sure/no opinion

37.	Does this state survey agency have an official or unofficial policy that a nursing home may be relied upon to correct survey deficiencies without the survey team citing those deficiencies on the Form 2567? Please do not consider A-level deficiencies in your response.
	(Click one)
	1.		Yes (If yes, please explain below.)
	2.		No
	3.		Not sure/no opinion

38.	Does this state survey agency have an official or unofficial policy that nursing home surveyors not cite certain F-tags as deficiencies?
	(Click one)
	1.		Yes (If yes, please explain below.)
	2.		No
	3.		Not sure/no opinion

39.	Does this state survey agency have an official or unofficial policy that nursing home surveyors not cite certain F-tags as deficiencies above a certain scope and severity level?
	(Click one)
	1.		Yes (If yes, please explain below.)
	2.		No
	3.		Not sure/no opinion

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Full Report: GAO-10-70

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