CORE-812

MONITORING & OVERSIGHT

Elements of a Finding: The Five C's

Providing standardized, well-documented findings is an important best practice for monitors. 

WELL DOCUMENTED FINDINGS ARE IMPORTANT BECAUSE:

REASON 1 

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REASON 1

They document program discrepancies and identify training and technical assistance needs.

REASON 2 

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REASON 2

They assist facilities with developing an adequate corrective action response that fully and permanently corrects and prevents the finding from occurring again in the future.

5 C's

A finding has several components. These components are the 5 C’s of the finding:

  • 1
    Criteria
  • 2
    Condition
  • 3
    Cause
  • 4
    Consequence
  • 5
    Course of Action
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