NAC449.999466. 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 outpatient facility.

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

     (a) The frequency of the deficiency;

     (b) The number or percentage of patients 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 by R179-09, eff. 7-22-2010)

                    
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