We have a question regarding sample selection during offsite Phase 1. If any of the W, H, or P areas are triggered, that triggers the use of the WHP sample selection. First, you would sample from the area triggered, then you could take residents from the other two areas, even if they were below the 75th percentile. It will be difficult to glean this information without it showing up on the HCFA 802. The QI fields on the form are for surveyor use only.
Facilities are to provide the information requested within the instructions for each field.
Q. Surveyors are spending lots of time sampling after the tour, when they find that conditions have changed or they find other people they would rather use for sample. They are finding the process cumbersome. In order to make sure that other concerns are also reviewed, surveyors should choose residents carefully, to ensure that concerns are reviewed, in addition to the weight loss, hydration, or pressure sore conditions. The primary direction to surveyors for the sample selection task is to select residents based on areas of concern. We have not published guidance under Phase 1 sampling to consider units.