NAC449.99859. Scope of deficiencies: Use of scope scale; basis for assessment.  


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  •      1. The scope scale must be used to assess the scope of a particular deficiency in or by the facility.

         2. The basis for the assessment is the actual or potential harm to recipients as shown by:

         (a) The frequency of the deficiency;

         (b) The number or percentage of recipients affected;

         (c) The number or percentage of staff involved; and

         (d) The pattern or lack of pattern of the deficiencies.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)