li>Standing for long periods of time, walking lengthy distances, lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing in order to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment and procedures, such as emergency exit procedures, remote storage facilities, any areas where cleanliness may affect the possibility of infection, medical equipment, etc., including the following activities:
walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.);
removing obstructed covers or impediments to equipment or other mechanical areas;
examining small and often dirty printed labels and print on equipment.
General Knowledge and Experience:
- Individuals who are employed by a survey organization must have evidence of 10 years of experience in the roles required to be a surveyor prior to employment at the survey organization or maintain associated certifications and 16 hours of CME or CEUs annually specific to the programs they are surveying.