Episode #40
Being Survey Ready Isn't Rocket Science... It's These 5 Daily Habits That Will Make It Simple!
If the thought of a state survey or audit makes you want to panic and start reviewing every chart you've touched for the last six months, you're not alone! Being surveyed can feel intimidating, but here's the good news: you don't become survey ready the week before survey. You become survey ready by consistently doing the things you already know how to do as a dietitian. Following the Nutrition Care Process. Keeping up with your residents. Documenting your clinical reasoning. Following up on interventions. Keeping care plans current. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 simple daily habits that can help you stay survey-ready without spending hours preparing for survey. You just need good systems and consistent habits. And if you're newer to long term care and want a walkthrough of what the survey and audit process looks like for dietitians, I have a webinar and ebook that will walk you through what surveyors are looking for, what your role is, and how to feel more confident going into the process. The resource is available on Long Term Care RD and inside the Clinical Nutrition Central membership, where members can access it at a discounted rate. Resources Mentioned in This Episode High-Risk Resident Tracking Spreadsheet Use a system to keep your high-risk residents, follow-ups, and nutrition concerns organized so nothing falls through the cracks. Dietitian's Role in State Surveys: How to Stay Ready Every Day Webinar & eBook Here Get the free walkthrough here: https://longtermcarerd.com/dietitians-role-in-state-surveys-how-to-stay-ready-every-day/ Clinical Nutrition Central Membership Access additional resources, webinars, ebooks, clinical tools, and support for dietitians working with older adults. Remember You don't become survey-ready the week before survey. You become survey-ready through the small clinical and documentation habits you practice every day. Follow the Nutrition Care Process. Know your high-risk residents. Follow up. Keep your care plans current. Document your clinical reasoning. And you'll be much more prepared than you think.
