HCS437_r4_facility_study_form.doc

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Facility Study Form

Use this form to record your observations of the instructor-approved facility. You will be required to submit the completed form with the final learning team assignment in Week Five.

Long-Term Care Facility Checklist

Part I: Basic Information

Name of long-term care facility

Alden of waterford

Address

2021 randi drive aurora il

Phone

630 692 0450

Cultural or religious affiliation, if any

Yes

No

1. Is the facility Medicaid certified?

_y___

____

2. Is the facility Medicare certified?

_y___

____

3. Is private insurance accepted?

_y___

____

4. Are other forms of payment accepted? If so, what is accepted?

Answer: Medicaid, Medicare, private payment, and state assistance

Part II: Licensure and Accreditation

Yes

No

1. Is the facility licensed by the Department of Public Health?

_y___

____

2. Is there a current license displayed in the facility?

_y___

____

3. Is the administrator licensed or certified according to state standards?

_y___

____

4. Does the facility hold any accreditations?

_y___

____

5. How long has this facility been in business? Is it part of a larger organization?

Answer: 17years a larger chain of care facitlies

Long-Term Care Facility Checklist – Continued

Part III: Staff

Yes

No

1. Is there a registered nurse on duty during the day and a licensed practical nurse on duty at all times?

__y__

____

2. What are the hiring procedures and requirements for eligibility?

Answer: background check , drug test, and a screening process

3. How long has the current administrator been there?

Answer: 5 years

4. What is the staff-to-patient ratio during the day? At night? On weekends?

Answer: days 4 to 1 nights 6 to 1 and weekends 5 to 1

5. How are staff trained? Is there ongoing training or development?

Answer: yes, there is ongoing training all year long from care training to learning new equipment.

Part IV: Public Perception

Yes

No

1. Does the facility have a good reputation?

___y_

____

2. Is the facility attractive? Well-maintained?

_y___

____

3. Does there appear to be positive interaction between staff and residents?

__y__

____

4. Do the residents appear content with their surroundings and quality of life?

__y__

____

5. Are visits allowed and/or encouraged at any time?

____

_n___

Long-Term Care Facility Checklist – Continued

Part V: Other Concerns

Yes

No

1. Has the facility experienced any complaints or corrective actions? Are they willing to discuss past problems and how they were resolved?

__y__

____

2. Do residents have a means of expressing their opinions and ideas, such as a council or organization?

__y__

____

3. Are there any survey reports and/or lists of resident rights posted?

__y__

____

4. (Your concern) this place gives care on many levels there is always places that all that could lack in my opinion.

5. (Your concern) resident council happens weekly with social worker so all complains are put in writing.

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