Investigative Tools
What is an investigation?
An investigation is a systematic method for collecting information. This information subsequently helps you describe and explain an event or series of events.
True or False: Diagrams do not have to be three-dimensional pictures?
True: A diagram should include as much detail as possible. A diagram of a room should include the room’s furniture.
What are three characteristics that Professionals use while in the field?
Experience, knowledge and skills.
What are the 5ws?
Who, What, Where, Why, When, and How.
True or False: Witnesses should Not sign and date their diagrams?
False: Every diagram becomes part of the survey packet, and needs to be signed and dated diagram can also describe movement from one place to another. Knowing what path a witness took inside a home can help you determine the best order for your questions.
What is the best written structure that a surveyor can do when writing a citation?
Chronological order and if your notes are scattered or not written with some structure, you will have a difficult time writing your citation.
All investigations are?
Unannounced
•Continuous
•Professional
•Unbiased
•Focused
What form does HHSC uses for Consent to Photograph as outlined in the handbook?
Form 6340B & 6339.6339 to document every photo or video you take during the survey.
True or False: The refusal to photograph should not be documented in your Surveyor Notes?
False: The refusal should always be documented on the surveyors' notes.
What are the three types of requirements that help the surveyor achieve in an investigation?
The structures, processes and outcomes required by the regulations are necessary for the entity to provide quality care, prevent negative outcomes and facilitate positive outcomes.
True or False: When taking photographs, you can alter, edit and crop the photographs.
False: Never alter, edit, or crop your photographs
True or False: If the person in services has an LAR and the LAR is an accused perpetrator of ANE of that person, can the surveyor still take a photograph of the person in service?
True: The surveyor may take the photo with just the consent of the person in services.
Name a process requirement from a program provider?
The program provider has a requirement to implement their policies and procedures
True or False: The surveyor should always attempt to get photograph consent from the person or their LAR.
True: Ask the person or their guardian if they consent to having their photo taken.
True or False: Can a surveyor take photographs of private areas of a person in service?
False: Photo must be taken by a surveyor who is a licensed nurse, physician’s assistant, or medical doctor