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use form below to do outline
Write a 700- to 1,050-word outline detailing your plans for your facility study. You will use this outline to develop your presentation due in Week Five. In your outline, address the following:
Note: You do not need to answer the questions at this time. Instead, you will focus on your plan for obtaining the appropriate information that will be used in your final presentation.
- What are two state and two federal regulations that your facility must adhere to?
- What licensure or accreditation does the facility hold? What are some of the requirements for the facility to be granted this licensure and accreditation?
- What types of reimbursement are available to this type of facility? How does this differ from other long-term care facilities?
- How does public policy affect the facility’s financing and ability to deliver services to patients?
- What is the role of the administrator and case manager in this facility? How do their roles in this facility differ from the roles of administrators and case managers in other facilities?
- What types and number of staff does this facility need? Explain the rationale for this. How might these needs differ in facilities that attend to different long-term care populations?
- How do current health care trends affect long-term care needs? How will they affect your chosen facility?se form below and place of choice
University of Phoenix Material
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
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Name of long-term care facility Alden of waterford |
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Address 2021 randi drive aurora il |
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Phone 630 692 0450 |
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Cultural or religious affiliation, if any |
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Yes |
No |
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1. Is the facility Medicaid certified? |
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2. Is the facility Medicare certified? |
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3. Is private insurance accepted? |
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4. Are other forms of payment accepted? If so, what is accepted? |
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Answer: Medicaid, Medicare, private payment, and state assistance |
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Part II: Licensure and Accreditation |
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1. Is the facility licensed by the Department of Public Health? |
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2. Is there a current license displayed in the facility? |
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3. Is the administrator licensed or certified according to state standards? |
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4. Does the facility hold any accreditations? |
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5. How long has this facility been in business? Is it part of a larger organization? |
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Long-Term Care Facility Checklist – Continued Part III: Staff |
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1. Is there a registered nurse on duty during the day and a licensed practical nurse on duty at all times? |
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2. What are the hiring procedures and requirements for eligibility? |
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Answer: background check , drug test, and a screening process |
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3. How long has the current administrator been there? |
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Answer: 5 years |
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4. What is the staff-to-patient ratio during the day? At night? On weekends? |
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Answer: days 4 to 1 nights 6 to 1 and weekends 5 to 1 |
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5. How are staff trained? Is there ongoing training or development? |
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Answer: yes, there is ongoing training all year long from care training to learning new equipment. |
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Part IV: Public Perception |
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1. Does the facility have a good reputation? |
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2. Is the facility attractive? Well-maintained? |
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3. Does there appear to be positive interaction between staff and residents? |
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4. Do the residents appear content with their surroundings and quality of life? |
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5. Are visits allowed and/or encouraged at any time? |
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Long-Term Care Facility Checklist – Continued Part V: Other Concerns |
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1. Has the facility experienced any complaints or corrective actions? Are they willing to discuss past problems and how they were resolved? |
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2. Do residents have a means of expressing their opinions and ideas, such as a council or organization? |
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3. Are there any survey reports and/or lists of resident rights posted? |
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4. (Your concern) this place gives care on many levels there is always places that all that could lack in my opinion. |
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5. (Your concern) resident council happens weekly with social worker so all complains are put in writing. |
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