Nursing Home Safety Checklist

Use this Nursing Home Safety Checklist to inspect the environment, hygiene practices, staff training, and more, ensuring facilities meet safety standards.

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Nursing Home Safety Checklist

Nursing Home Information

General Information

Financial And Legal Information

Personal And Health Care

Plan Of Care

Residents

Environment

Staff

Residentsâ€™ Room

Menus And Food

Activities

Safety And Security

Transportation

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Nursing Home Safety Checklist

Use this Nursing Home Safety Checklist to inspect the environment, hygiene practices, staff training, and more, ensuring facilities meet safety standards.

1. What is the name of the nursing home?

2. What is the address of the nursing home?

3. What is the contact person's name?

4. What is the contact phone number or email address?

1. Is the facility Medicare-certified?

2. Is a valid license posted?

3. Is the latest state survey or inspection report available for review?

4. Has the facility corrected all deficiencies (federal or state) identified in its latest inspection report?

5. Has the license ever been revoked?

6. Is there a waiting period for admission?

7. Is the level of care needed offered and a bed available?

8. Are special services (dementia, ventilator, rehab) needed to be offered in a separate unit and a bed available?

9. Is the facility located close enough to friends and family?

1. What is the base monthly fee?

2. What services are included in that fee?

3. If care is covered by Medicare, what are the out-of-pocket costs?

4. Is a deposit required?

5. Are payment plans available?

6. What are the additional services available and what are their costs?

7. What is the procedure for when fees are changed?

8. If a resident is hospitalized or placed in other care, how long will his or her bed be held, and at what cost?

9. If a resident leaves the facility, are the advanced payments returned?

10. What are the reasons for discharge? How much notice is given and to whom?

11. Is there an acceptable internal appeal and/or grievance process?

12. What are the eviction procedures?

13. Does the facility offer a separate insurance policy that covers residents’ personal property?

14. Who is responsible for repairs or replacement after spills or accidents that destroy the facility or resident’s property?

1. Are residents encouraged to be as independent as possible?

2. Are residents allowed to make choices about their daily routines?

3. Are assessments performed on residents to assess needs regularly?

4. Can the facility accommodate resident’s changing needs?

5. Does the facility have the ability to determine the cause of confusion a resident may develop (medications vs. dementia or Alzheimers’)?

6. Does the facility have the ability to deal with a resident’s behavior that may change and become abusive?

7. Are there any limitations on how the staff will handle medications?

8. Are there safeguards in place to ensure that medications are taken correctly?

9. Is a pharmacist available?

10. Does window glare make it difficult to see?

11. Who dispenses medications?

12. Do residents receive preventive care such as yearly flu shots?

13. Does the facility monitor residents’ health including weight?

14. Does staff routinely check each resident thoroughly to avoid bed sores?

15. May residents still see their doctors?

16. How will the physician and facility communicate about the resident’s care?

17. Are there healthcare facilities available at the facility (physical therapy, wound care, hospice care, social services, etc.)?

18. Are there various medical services available (dentist, podiatrist, optometrist)?

19. Will the staff set up appointments for residents?

20. Does staff respond quickly when residents push the call buttons?

21. Does the facility have an arrangement with a nearby hospital for emergencies?

22. Does the facility call family or a personal doctor when emergencies arise?

23. Does the facility use physical or chemical restraints?

24. Is there a beauty salon or barber available?

25. Are laundry services available?

1. Does the facility prepare a written plan for how it will care for residents?

2. Are certified nursing assistants involved in care planning meetings?

3. Are care plan meetings held with residents and family at convenient if possible?

4. How will the family be involved in the plan?

5. Does the plan cover all aspects of a resident’s life (physical, mental, social and medical)?

6. Is the plan and any medical records stored, and is confidentiality guaranteed?

7. Does a pharmacist review individual drug treatment plans?

1. Are residents clean, appropriately dressed for the season or time of day, and well-groomed?

2. Are residents interacting with each other and appear content and engaged?

3. What is the average age of the residents?

4. What do residents like best?

5. What do residents like least?

6. What is daily life like at the facility?

7. Are most residents at the same level of mental function?

8. Is there a resident and/or family council? How often does it meet? Has the council taken any action recently?

9. Are residents’ rights posted and does the facility follow a resident’s bill of rights?

10. Do residents have the right to come and go as they please?

11. Is mail delivered promptly and unopened? Can residents have subscriptions to magazines and newspapers?

1. Are there any overwhelming unpleasant odors?

2. Is the facility clean and well-kept?

3. Is the temperature comfortable for residents?

4. Is the facility well-lit?

5. Are there quiet and/or private areas for visiting?

6. Are noise levels in common areas comfortable?

7. Is smoking forbidden or restricted to certain sections of the facility?

8. Are furnishings comfortable, sturdy, and attractive?