Facility site reviews (FSR)


FSR requirements

All primary care physician (PCP) sites participating in the Medi Cal Managed Care Program are required by California Code of Regulations (22 CCR § 56230) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) All Plan Letter 22-017 to:

  1. Complete an initial FSR and subsequent periodic full scope reviews and
  2. Complete corrective action plans (CAPs) within DHCS specified timelines for cited deficiencies.

Full scope reviews consist of completion of the DHCS Facility Site and Medical Record Review (FSR/MRR) and the Physical Accessibility Review Survey (PARS). FSRs are conducted to ensure that all contracted PCP sites have sufficient capacity to provide appropriate primary healthcare services and can maintain patient safety standards and practices. The FSR confirms the PCP site operates in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. MRRs are conducted to review medical records for format, compliance with legal protocols, and documented evidence of the provision of preventive care and of coordination and continuity of care services. The medical record provides legal proof that the patient received care. PARS are conducted to assess the physical adequacy of provider sites serving seniors and persons with disabilities.

FSR resources

Anthem has compiled a library of resources under the FSR, MRR, and PARS sections to help care providers achieve a safe and effective provision of primary care services, to ensure and support the quality of care and documentation of appropriate clinical services, and to improve overall member health outcomes. Many documents were produced and developed by Anthem. In contrast, others are sample or generic documents offered by external best practice sources that care providers may customize to their needs. Resources also include links to public or government entity websites that offer further guidance and other valuable resources.
 
 
 

Please explore our training videos to learn more about Facility Site and Medical Record Reviews. For additional training resources, please visit our Provider Training Academy.

Contact our team

For general inquiries concerning FSR, please reach out to the Anthem FSR shared mailbox at FSR@anthem.com.

Please reach out to our FSR team manager or clinical liaisons for more specific questions.

 

Angel Perlas, RN
DHCS CMT

Provider Clinical Liaison,
GBD Quality Management

Email:
Angel.Perlas@anthem.com

Dennis Perlas, RN
DHCS CMT

Provider Clinical Liaison,
GBD Quality Management

Email:
Dennis.Perlas@anthem.com

Liz Tullis, MSN/MBA, RN
DHCS CSR

FSR Manager,
GBD Quality Management

Email:
Elizabeth.Tullis@anthem.com

For general provider inquiries unrelated to FSR, please contact Medi Cal Customer Care Center.

 

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