Areas Related To Disease Control and Injury Prevention Need Special Attention

• Food Hygiene & Sanitation
• Sanitary bedding

 

Areas Related To Disease Control and Injury Prevention Need Special Attention

• Food Hygiene & Sanitation
• Sanitary bedding
• Solid Waste/garbage
• Sanitary Facilities (Restrooms & Bathing Facilities)
• Repair and Upkeep
• Safe Outdoor Recreational Area
• Vector and Vermin Control
• Water Temperature

 

Licensure

• Does the facility have a current New York license?

 

Medical

• Can the facility properly meet the medical needs of the individual?
• Does the facility provide adequate hospital and laboratory services?
• Does the facility provide residents with a 24-hour-a-day health service plan?
• Does the facility provide a written management plan detailing goals for physical and mental health, education, and functional and social competence? How often does the facility update these goals?

 

Psychological Services

• Does the facility have adequate staff to provide: administrative services, supervision of psychological services, and staff training?
• Does the facility provide residents direct contact with a qualified psychologist?
• Are the residents' records properly maintained and kept completely confidential?
• How often does the facility review and update these records?

 

Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

• Does the facility provide physical and occupational therapy services with qualified therapists as needed by residents?
• Does the therapist work closely with the residents' personal physician and/or other medical specialist?
• Does the facility keep records of training progress and use these records as a basis for continuation or change in the residents' program?

 

Nursing Services

• Does a registered nurse participate in the pre-admissions evaluation study and plan?
• How often does a registered nurse re-evaluate the type and quality of services and programming for each resident?
• Does the facility provide the resident with training habits in the following areas: personal hygiene, family life, and sex education? What kind of training is provided?

 

Social Services

• What does the facility do to enhance the coping capacity of each resident's family?
• How does the facility foster human dignity and personal worth of each resident?
• How does the facility strive to maximize the social functioning of each resident?

 

Speech Pathology and Audiology Services

• Does the facility provide speech pathology and audiology services with a qualified pathologist and audiologist?
• Does the facility offer a provision for the procurement, maintenance, and replacement of hearing aids, as specified by a qualified audiologist?
• Does the facility provide comprehensive speech and language evaluation of clients?
• Do properly qualified individuals monitor and evaluate the resident's program on a continual basis?

 

Pharmacy

• Does the facility have a provision for emergency pharmacy services? If so, what is it?
• Does the facility have a formal arrangement for qualified pharmacy services?
• How often does a pharmacist review the medication records for each resident?

 

Fire Safety

• Does the facility currently meet the state and local codes for fire prevention and safety?
• Does the facility hold fire drills once a month?

 

Staff Attitudes

• Does the facility meet the required staff/resident ratio listed below?
• Does the staff show interest in, affection, and respect for each individual resident?
• Is the staff courteous with residents and each other?
• Is the administrator available to answer questions, hear complaints, or discuss problems?

 

Staff Orientation

• Does the facility require pre-service training?
• Does the facility do background and criminal record checks?
• Does the facility check driving records?

 

Staff Training

• What kinds of initial staff training are provided? Do they include: CPR, Resident rights, and teaching strategies?
• Is there ongoing in service training?
• What is the staff turnover rate?

 

Resident Rights

• In what ways are residents offered choices?
• Does the facility involve residents in the community?
• What types of community experiences are residents involved in?
• Does the facility provide vocational skills training opportunities?
• Does the facility provide recreational and leisure activities?

 

Food

• Does the facility offer a least three meals a day at regular times?
• Is the food served in a form consistent with the developmental level of the resident and with the appropriate utensils?
• Are a variety of foods served at each meal?
• Is food stored properly to conserve nutritious value?
• Is the facility properly equipped to meet the dining needs of each resident's developmental level?

 

Building & Grounds

• Is the facility as clean as you set your personal standards?
• Is the facility free from offensive odors?
• Are residents' rooms cleaned daily?
• Is the facility kept at a comfortable temperature?
• Are all exits clearly marked and clear of obstructions at all times?
• Are grab bars provided on toilets, tubs and showers?
• Do tubs and showers have a slip resistant surface?