Utah CNA jobs

http://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/About/Whatis/What-Is-NHC.aspx

I get a lot of questions from Utah CNA students about what nursing home to work at. The link above will take you to a site where you can compare nursing homes. You can look at their last survey and see where the problems are. It is interesting to look at the problems to see if they are BIG or small. Look at the level of harm, it's a 1 to 4 scale. Is actual harm being done? Some places have a lot of deficiencies but they are relatively benign. Others have some whoppers. The log below is actually from one of my favorite facilities. They got lots of deficiencies but personally I think they do a good job. This is a good tool for evaluating places to work. I recommend you talk to the residents, are they happy? Does the facility smell good? Are the residents busy and active? Are the staff happy? There are some really bad nursing homes out there but there are also some really great ones:)

Quality Care Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Provide necessary care and services to maintain the highest well being of each resident . 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 3 = Actual harm Few Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, and receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder function. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Make sure that each resident gets a nutritional and well balanced diet, unless it is not possible to do so. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Resident Assessment Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Make sure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Allow the resident the right to participate in the planning or revision of the resident's care plan. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Resident Rights Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Give each resident a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor and a family member of the resident of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Pharmacy Service Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected 1) Make sure that each resident's drug regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; 2) Each resident's entire drug/medication is managed and monitored to achieve highest well being. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Environmental Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Make sure that the nursing home area is free from accident hazards and risks and provides supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Administration Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 1 = Potential for minimal harm Many Give or get quality lab services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Some Keep clinical record information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person. 05/29/2012 07/24/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few
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FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES	View Previous Inspections Summary- Opens in a new window
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas:	Fully Sprinklered
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home:	8
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in Utah:	4.2
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in the United States:	3.5
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in Utah:	0-16
Hazardous Area Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the building did not have: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Exits and Egress Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the building did not have: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few exits that are accessible at all times. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the building did not have: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the building did not have: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 05/22/2012 05/25/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the building did not have: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few Electrical Deficiencies View Previous Inspections Summary Inspectors determined that the building did not have: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 05/22/2012 07/19/2012 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few
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COMPLAINTS AND INCIDENTS The Nursing Home failed to: Survey Date Date of Correction Level of Harm Residents Affected Make sure that the nursing home area is free from accident hazards and risks and provides supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 07/01/2010 09/10/2010 2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Few

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