Oregon is implementing the CMS Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) which is a computer assisted long-term care survey process used by selected State Survey Agencies and CMS to determine if Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes meet the Federal requirements. 

• Standards for Training QIS Surveyors
• QIS Overview and Training Process
• Priorities and Preparation for QIS Implementation 
• QIS Resources link 
• CMS Satellite Broadcast regarding QIS 
• Oregon's Implementation of the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) PowerPoint presentation for Stakeholder call that was held January 19, 2011.
• State Operations Manual Chapter 4 which includes the Quality Indicator Survey Training Process 
• State Operations Manual - Appendix P - Survey Protocol for Long-Term Care Facilities Part 1 which outlines the QIS Survey Process