CMS Manual System - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

Interpretive Guidelines §483.10(g)(1)-(2)
―Results of the most recent survey‖ means the Statement of Deficiencies (Form CMS-
2567) and the Statement of Isolated Deficiencies generated by the most recent standard
survey and any subsequent extended surveys, and any deficiencies resulting from any
subsequent complaint investigation(s).
―Made available for examination‖ means that survey results and approved plan of
correction, if applicable, are available in a readable form, such as a binder, large print, or
are provided with a magnifying glass, have not been altered by the facility unless
authorized by the State agency, and are available to residents without having to ask a staff
person.
―Place readily accessible to residents‖ is a place (such as a lobby or other area frequented
by most residents) where individuals wishing to examine survey results do not have to
ask to see them.
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§483.10(h) Work
The resident has the right to--
(1) Refuse to perform services for the facility;
(2) Perform services for the facility, if he or she chooses, when--
(i) The facility has documented the need or desire for work in the plan of care;
(ii) The plan specifies the nature of the services performed and whether the
services are voluntary or paid;
(iii) Compensation for paid services is at or above prevailing rates; and
(iv) The resident agrees to the work arrangement described in the plan of care
Interpretive Guidelines §483.10(h)(1)-(2)
―Prevailing rate‖ is the wage paid to workers in the community surrounding the facility
for essentially the same type, quality, and quantity of work requiring comparable skills.
All resident work, whether of a voluntary or paid nature, must be part of the plan of care.
A resident‘s desire for work is subject to discussion of medical appropriateness. As part
of the plan of care, a therapeutic work assignment must be agreed to by the resident. The