Medicare surveys for compliance with the CoPs ( Conditions of Participation) are completed by state agencies or deemed status accrediting bodies no less frequently than once every three years to review the hospices compliance with the CoPs (Subpart C and D of the Medicare hospice regulations). However, surveys may occur at any time as a result of a complaint. A state may also do separate state licensure surveys. When deficiencies are cited (standard or condition level), a plan of correction is required, and a follow up survey may occur.
Resources:
SOM Appendix M Guide to Surveyors
NHPCO Hospice Survey Readiness and Response Toolkit
CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence