Can DADS provide technical assistance?
Current legislation mandates improved communications between Regulatory Services and the providers in nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and ICF/MRs. In response to this mandate, DADS created the position of facility/surveyor liaison. The nurse liaison position is a state-funded position for these programs that can be used on a limited basis, at the discretion of the regional director, in other types of facilities/agencies regulated by DADS. The nurse liaison position does not include fact-finding or discussing evidence during the survey process. The nurse liaison may be used to enhance communication between providers and survey teams, but may not be used to discuss evidence in potential deficiencies. The nurse liaison may provide the facility with current information on best practice issues from the website.
