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Last updated October 2026.

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Informational content

Articles, tools, and resources on this website are general information for long-term care professionals. They are not legal advice and do not create a consulting relationship. Regulations change; verify requirements against current CMS and state guidance before relying on them.

Services and pricing

Published prices are starting prices. Every engagement is governed by a written proposal or agreement, which controls over anything on this website.

Continuing education and certification

Contact hours are awarded only for programs that meet California Board of Registered Nursing requirements under SMK Medical LLC Provider Number 17919. Acceptance of contact hours by other state boards and licensing bodies varies; each learner is responsible for confirming their own requirements. QCP® certification is awarded by AAPACN based on its own exam and criteria.

No guarantee of survey outcomes

Mock surveys, consulting, training, and tools are designed to reduce risk and improve compliance. They do not guarantee any survey result, citation outcome, star rating, or reimbursement amount, and they do not replace official surveys by CMS or state agencies.

Intellectual property

Content on this website belongs to SMK Medical LLC. MockSurvey® and SmartPOC® are registered trademarks, and SurveyPrep™ is a trademark, of their respective owner. Do not reproduce our materials without permission.

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Acceptable use

Do not use this website to submit resident or patient health information, to attempt unauthorized access to our systems, or to send unlawful, misleading, or harmful content.

Limitation of liability

This website is provided “as is.” To the extent permitted by law, SMK Medical is not liable for damages arising from use of the website or its content.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms. See also our privacy policy.

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