In an SLCP verification, an SLCP approved Verifier verifies a specific facility’s answers to the questions in the Data Collection Tool.
In the Verification Protocol the rules for an SLCP verification are explained. The Verifier Guidance helps the Verifier to answer the questions in the Data Collection Tool. As part of the application process, aspiring Verifiers need to study both documents. Their knowledge is tested through an exam.
In general the verification includes an onsite visit. In exceptional cases a full virtual verification is possible, e.g. when travel restrictions are in place. Review the Guide to Onsite + Virtual Verification to understand when and how a full virtual verification can take place.