Section 325.21203. Medical audits.

(1) The home, through its medical director, if applicable, and the participation of 1 or more attending physicians, shall complete at least 1 medical audit annually for the following purposes:

(a)   To assure the adequacy of documentation, clinical information, and data in the patient's clinical record.

(b)    To evaluate continuity and coordination of patient care and identify problems requiring corrective action.

(c)   To assess the quality of medical and other health care and services provided.

(2)       Audit results and specific recommendation for corrective action or improvements, if indicated, shall be reported to the governing body, owner, or operator through the administrator. Audit  reports  shall  be retained on file in the home for 1 year.

History: 1981 AACS.