Mock surveys
Full CMS-style simulation of recertification, complaint, or revisit surveys, onsite or remote.
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Operational solutions for long-term care
Every facility’s challenges look different, but the root causes are usually the same: weak systems, unclear accountability, and reactive compliance. We help leadership teams fix problems before they escalate.
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Compliance & survey readiness
SurveyPrep™ remote readiness
Remote gap analysis, policy review, and staff training in one to two weeks.
See SurveyPrepSurvey emergency response
IJ removal plans, CMS-2567 review, and Plans of Correction when time is short.
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Clinical & reimbursement optimization
MDS completion
Admission, 5-day, annual, quarterly, and significant change assessments with full CAA documentation.
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Accurate capture of resident acuity, including NTA and SLP components, without compliance risk.
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Coaching and education for MDS coordinators and regional teams.
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Quality, education & strategy
QAPI & performance improvement
QAPI program design, PIPs, PDSA cycles, and Five-Star quality measure support.
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Onsite and remote training built around your workflows and survey exposure.
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Facility closures, interim leadership, EMR rollouts, and policy development.
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Specialized programs
Special Focus Facility support
Graduation plans, root cause review, and onsite stabilization for facilities on or near the CMS list.
Learn moreMDS training & leadership
Coaching and training for MDS coordinators, regional teams, and leaders.
Learn moreQCP certification course
AAPACN QAPI Certified Professional workshops taught by Master Trainer Dr. Kirk.
Learn moreContinuing education
Contact hours for nurses and for your events. Provider #17919.
Learn moreCPR, BLS & first aid classes
American Red Cross CPR/AED and bloodborne pathogens, plus American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver. Taught onsite by a registered nurse for schools, teachers, and healthcare teams.
Learn moreCPR instructor training
Red Cross and American Heart Association instructor courses so your school or facility can certify its own staff.
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How to choose the right service
Start with the risk in front of you. If a survey is open or just ended, start with survey emergency response. If your window is coming up, start with a mock survey. If revenue or Five-Star measures are slipping, start with an MDS and PDPM review.
Most facilities combine services over time. A typical path is a mock survey to find the gaps, a Plan of Correction or QAPI project to fix them, then MDS auditing and staff training to keep the fixes in place.
- Survey window opening in the next 90 days: mock survey or SurveyPrep™
- Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) in hand: Plan of Correction support
- Immediate Jeopardy cited: call (313) 314-8267 for a removal plan
- MDS coordinator out or behind: 48-hour MDS nurse coverage
- Repeat tags or weak QAPI: QAPI program reset and PIPs
- Closure, ownership change, or leadership gap: transition support
Clients
Who we work with
SMK Medical supports skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities, and multi-facility operators. Clients range from single rural buildings to regional operators, and include facilities under state-directed corrective action.
We are based in Detroit, Michigan, and work remotely and onsite in all 50 states. Our consultants are licensed nursing home administrators, registered nurses, RAC-certified MDS specialists, and QAPI Certified Professionals who have led buildings through survey themselves.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a long-term care compliance consultant do?
A long-term care compliance consultant helps nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities meet CMS requirements of participation and state rules. At SMK Medical that means mock surveys, survey response and Plans of Correction, MDS and PDPM accuracy, QAPI programs, staff training, and transition support.
Do you work onsite or remotely?
Both. Mock surveys, Immediate Jeopardy response, and training are usually onsite. MDS coverage, Plan of Correction writing, policy work, and SurveyPrep™ are usually remote.
Where is SMK Medical located?
SMK Medical is based in Detroit, Michigan, and serves nursing homes and post-acute providers in all 50 states.
How quickly can you start?
Survey emergencies can often be supported the same day. MDS coverage starts within 48 hours of a signed agreement and EHR access. Mock surveys are scheduled around your survey window, usually within a few weeks.
Talk to a consultant this week
Tell us what is happening in your building. A senior consultant will call you back, usually the same business day.