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Nursing Home Checklist
Facility Checklist (1)


 Cleanliness:
 

    · Is the facility clean and free of unpleasant odors? []  yes [] no


Patient Rights/Autonomy:
 

·    Does the facility have a written description of resident's rights and responsibilities? [] yes [] no


 

    ·    Is the staff trained to protect the resident's dignity and privacy? [] yes [] no


 

   ·    Is use of restraining devices minimal? If so, has every effort been made to alternatives? [] yes [] no


Care Planning:
 

   ·    Are patients and families involved in developing their own care plan? [] yes [] no


 

    ·   Does the facility provide services for terminally ill patients/families? [] yes [] no


 

    ·    Does the facility have a sub-acute care program? [] yes [] no


Staff:

 Does the staff show interest, affection, courtesy and respect for individual patients? [] yes [] no

 Does the staff respond quickly to patients' calls for assistance? [] yes [] no

 Is the administrator available to answer your questions? [] yes [] no

 Licensure and Certification:

 Is the facility/administrator licensed? [] yes [] no

 Is the facility Medicare-and/or Medicaid-approved? [] yes [] no

 Does the facility have a formal quality assurance program? [] yes [] no

 

Location'
·    Is the facility located close to you? [] yes [] no
·    The patient's doctor? [] yes [] no


Costs:

 Are all the services the resident requires covered in the basic daily charge? [] yes [] no

 

·    If not, is a list of non-covered services available? [] yes [] no


Medical:
     ·    Are personal physicians allowed and will they be notified in the case of an emergency?
         [] yes [] no
 

·    Are residents and family members involved in the treatment plans? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are other medical services available (dentists, podiatrists, etc.)? [] yes [] no


Hospitalization:
     · Is emergency transportation available? [] yes [] no

     · Does the facility hold the resident's bed when he/she is being hospitalized?

  [] yes [] no


Pharmacy:
     · Are routine and emergency drugs available? [] yes [] no

 

·    Does a pharmacist review patient drug regimens? [] yes [] no


 

·    Is a pharmacist available for staff and patients? [] yes [] no

 

Therapy Program:
 

·    Is there a physical therapy program available under the direction of a qualified physical therapist? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are services of an occupational and speech therapist available? [] yes [] no


Activities Program:
           · Are group and individual activities available? [] yes [] no
 

·    Do volunteers work with the residents? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are outside trips planned? [] yes [] no


Social Services:
     · Is a social worker available to assist residents and families? [] yes [] no

 Accident Prevention:
     · Is the facility well lighted inside and outside? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are chairs sturdy and not easily tipped? [] yes [] no


 

·    Are handrails in hallways and grab bars in bathrooms? [] yes [] no

Fire Safety:

     Does the facility meet federal and/or state codes? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are the exits clearly marked and unobstructed? [] yes [] no


 

·    Are fire drills conducted? [] yes [] no


 

·    Are doors to the stairways kept closed? [] yes [] no


Bedrooms:
        ·    Does each patient's room have a window? [] yes [] no

 

·    Is there a privacy curtain and a nurse call bell available for each bed? [] yes [] no


 

·    Is fresh drinking water beside each bed? [] yes [] no


 

·    Is there at least one comfortable chair per patient? [] yes [] no


        ·    Is there enough room for a wheelchair to maneuver [] yes [] no

             Is there easy access to each bed?  [] yes [] no

 Hallways:
     · Are halls large enough for two wheelchairs to pass easily? [] yes [] no

 

·    Do halls have hand railings? [] yes [] no


Dining Room:
             · Is the dining area attractive and inviting? [] yes [] no
 

·    Are tables convenient for those in wheelchairs? [] yes [] no

 

·    Is there adequate time to eat meals? [] yes [] no


Kitchen:
         ·Is the food preparation area separate from the dishwashing and garbage area?
     [] yes [] no

 

·    Does the kitchen help observe sanitation rules? [] yes [] no


Activities:
          · Is there equipment for patient activities (such as games, easels, etc.)? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are the residents using the equipment? [] yes [] no

 
Nursing Home Checklist (4)


 Toilet Facilities:
 

·    Are the toilets wheelchair-accessible and do they have nurse call bells close by? [] yes [] no


 

·    Do the bathtubs and showers have non-slip surfaces and hand grips? [] yes [] no


Grounds:
 

    · Is there easy access for the handicapped? [] yes [] no


        ·  Are walkways free of hazardous objects? [] yes [] no

 Religious Observances:
 

    · Are arrangements made for the residents to worship as they please? [] yes [] no


Food:
 

    · Does a dietitian plan menus for patients on special diets? [] yes [] no

 

·    Is food delivered to patients unable or unwilling to eat in the dining room? [] yes [] no


          Does staff assist patients who need help with eating? [] yes [] no


 Grooming:
 

      · Is assistance in bathing and  grooming available? [] yes [] no
 

    

·    Are barbers and beauticians available? [] yes [] no

 

·    Are basic personal laundry services available? [] yes [] no


YOUR PART:
 If you are selecting a nursing
 facility for a loved one, are you:

 Involving this person in the choice? [] yes [] no

 Ready to visit the patient frequently and encourage friends to make similar visits? [] no
 [] yes

 

We will be pleased to accept your collect call if you are calling for information about admissions.

Telephone
(330) 758-8106
FAX
(330) 758-7030
Postal address
830 Boardman Canfield Rd.
        Boardman, Ohio 44512
       
Admission Coordinator: Pat Ivany (330) 758-8106
       
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Last modified: 05/19/10