In the citation system for skilled nursing facilities, which level represents 'Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy'?

In the citation system for skilled nursing facilities, which level represents 'Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy'?

• A. Level 1
• B. Level 2
• C. Level 3
• D. Level 4

Answer: (C)

Understanding how survey deficiencies are graded helps you connect description to the right level. The level that indicates actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy sits in the middle of the severity spectrum: harm has occurred to a resident, but there was no imminent danger of death or serious harm at the time of the survey. This means corrective actions are needed and remedies may be required, but it isn’t the highest level of danger. If there were no actual harm or only potential for harm, the level would be lower; if there were an imminent risk of death or serious harm, that would be the highest level. For example, a documented fall resulting in a minor injury or a temporary adverse effect from medication fits this description.

Understanding how survey deficiencies are graded helps you connect description to the right level. The level that indicates actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy sits in the middle of the severity spectrum: harm has occurred to a resident, but there was no imminent danger of death or serious harm at the time of the survey. This means corrective actions are needed and remedies may be required, but it isn’t the highest level of danger. If there were no actual harm or only potential for harm, the level would be lower; if there were an imminent risk of death or serious harm, that would be the highest level. For example, a documented fall resulting in a minor injury or a temporary adverse effect from medication fits this description.