Form CMS-2567, Statement of Deficiencies Instructions
This form contains 26 fields organized into 10 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Authorization | ||
| Signature of Representative for Facility Surveyed | Signature |
Provide the signature of the representative for the facility surveyed.
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| Title of Person Signing Form | Text |
Enter the title of the person signing the form.
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| Date Survey Completed | ||
| Date Survey Completed | Date |
Enter the date when the survey was completed.
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| Deficiency Table Row 1 (ID Tag, Summary of Deficiencies, Plan of Correction, Completion Date) | ||
| ID Prefix Tag | Text |
Enter the ID Prefix Tag associated with the deficiency.
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| Summary of Deficiencies | Text |
Provide a concise but complete description of the deficiency observed, including relevant regulatory citations, circumstances, and specific details needed to identify the issue.
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| ID Prefix Tag | Text |
Enter the short regulatory or survey identifier (for example an F‑tag or LSC code) that labels this deficiency row.
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| Plan of Correction | Text |
Describe the corrective actions to address the deficiency, including steps to be taken, responsible persons, timelines, and how recurrence will be prevented, and cross‑reference the related deficiency ID.
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| Completion Date | Date |
Enter the date when the corrective actions for this deficiency were completed or are expected to be completed.
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| Facility Details (Name, Address, Accrediting Organization) | ||
| Name of Facility Surveyed | Text |
Enter the name of the facility that was surveyed.
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| Facility Address | Text |
Enter the facility's full street address including city, state, and ZIP code.
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| Accrediting Organization | Text |
If applicable, enter the full name of the accrediting organization that performed the survey; otherwise leave this field blank.
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| Facility Name | Text |
Enter the full official name of the facility being surveyed.
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| First Deficiency Row (ID Prefix, Summary Statement of Deficiencies, ID Prefix, Plan of Correction, Completion Date) | ||
| Deficiency ID Prefix (left) | Text |
Enter the short ID or regulatory/LSC tag that identifies the deficiency being reported in this row.
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| Summary Statement of Deficiencies | Text |
Provide the full narrative description of the deficiency, including any regulatory or LSC identifying information and details of the finding. Fill only if 'Deficiency ID Prefix (left)' is filled.
Depends on:
Deficiency ID Prefix (left)
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| Deficiency ID Prefix (P.O.C. reference) | Text |
Enter the ID prefix or tag used to cross-reference the specific deficiency to the corresponding plan of correction. Fill only if 'Deficiency ID Prefix (left)' matches field 2.
Depends on:
Deficiency ID Prefix (left)
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| Plan of Correction | Text |
Describe the corrective actions to be taken to address the deficiency, including steps, responsible parties, and how the action maps to the deficiency ID. Fill only if 'Summary Statement of Deficiencies', 'Deficiency ID Prefix (P.O.C. reference)' are filled (all).
Depends on:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies, Deficiency ID Prefix (P.O.C. reference)
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| Completion Date | Date |
Enter the date by which the corrective action is expected to be completed for this deficiency. Fill only if 'Plan of Correction' is filled.
Depends on:
Plan of Correction
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| Multiple Construction (Building and Wing) | ||
| Building (Multiple Construction) | Text |
Enter the identifier for the building involved in the multiple construction (e.g., building name or number).
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| Wing (Multiple Construction) | Text |
Enter the identifier for the wing involved in the multiple construction (e.g., wing name, letter, or number).
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| Page Number (Current page and Total pages) | ||
| Page Number | Text |
Enter the current page number of the form.
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| Total Number of Pages | Text |
Enter the total number of pages in the form.
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| Current page number | Text |
Enter the number of this page in the document (the current page index for the continuation sheet).
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| Total pages | Text |
Enter the total number of pages in this continuation sheet set (the final page count for the document).
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| Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification | ||
| Provider / Supplier / CLIA Identification Number | Text |
Enter the facility's Provider, Supplier, or CLIA identification number exactly as assigned by the agency, including any leading zeros, letters, or punctuation.
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| Signature Information | ||
| Date Signed | Text |
Enter the date when the form was signed by the facility's representative. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| Survey Completion Date | ||
| Date Survey Completed | Date |
Enter the date the survey was completed by the surveyor (the final day of the on-site survey).
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