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This PoDs for LSC training is intended to provide training to Federal and State LSC surveyors who will use the comprehensive PoDs during the final step in the survey process: completing the Form CMS-2567, Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction. This training will help to develop your survey skills and proficiency regarding writing effective, defensible statements of compliance and noncompliance. Training Objectives: On completion of this training, you will be able to:
Training Duration: 1 hour Completion Requirements: This self-paced PoDs for LSC training includes two learning modules and a mandatory posttest. The posttest must be completed to generate a certificate of completion. To pass the PoDs for LSC training, you must score a minimum of 80% on the training posttest. Training CEUs: N/A Email for Questions: The training is available on-demand online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For all technical issues and those requiring an urgent response, such as accessing the training, email helpdesk@qsep.org; for all content-related questions, email QSOG_LifeSafetyCode@cms.hhs.gov. All other comments and questions can be submitted during the training using the comment tool.
Principles of Documentation for Life Safety Code
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