Completing inspections requires a surveyor to have expert knowledge of the policies that a facility must follow to comply with state or federal policies. Additionally, a surveyor must understand the application of the policies in a real-world environment at the health facility. To prepare myself for an inspection, I would carefully study the policies and procedures outlined in the survey and take careful notes. I would also become acquainted with the types of facilities that I would be inspecting, including the health care providers, management and support staff and their general responsibilities. Lastly, I would interview and seek guidance from experienced inspectors to learn from their wisdom what to expect during the survey. All of this preparation would help me be best prepared for the inspection.