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<br />Facility / Date: Carolina Point 11/16/15 <br /> <br />Resident Services Yes <br />No <br />N/A <br />Comments/Other Observations (please <br />number comments) <br />15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions <br /> about the activities planned for them at the facility? <br />Y* 15. It was reported that staff members ask <br />individual residents each morning if they <br />would like to participate in the day's activities. <br />15b.Additionally, it was observed that staff <br />members announce over the building intercom <br />the activities that are about to occur. <br />17. Alternative choices are available for every <br />meal. <br />19. Several residents mentioned positively the <br />religious opportunities available. One resident <br />stated that you can find any kind of religious <br />needs you need at the nursing home. The <br />Orange County Board of Elections was <br />scheduled to come and make sure residents <br />who wished to vote were reigstered. <br />20. In addition to a normal resident's council, <br />the administration meets with 6 residents <br />representative of the population to address <br />concerns every couple weeks. The family <br />council is active and has recently launched a <br />new website as a resource for residents and <br />families. <br />15a. Was a current activity calendar posted in the facility? <br />Y <br />15b. Were activities scheduled to occur at the time of your <br /> visit actually occurring? <br />Y* <br />16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal <br /> items of their choice using their monthly needs funds? <br />Y <br />16a.Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their <br /> convenience? <br />Y <br />17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal & <br />snack choices? <br />Y* <br />17a. Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? Y <br />17b. Did residents express positive opinions regarding their <br /> dining experience? <br />Y <br />17c. Is fresh ice water available and provided to residents? Y <br />18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving <br /> phone calls? <br />Y <br />19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other <br />Civic, volunteer or religious groups? <br />Y* <br />20. Does the facility have a functioning: Resident’s Council? <br /> Family Council? <br />Y* <br />Y* <br /> <br />Areas of Concern Exit Summary <br />Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or <br />review at a later time or during the next visit? <br /> -Check that nametags are worn everyday by all staff <br />members, especially those dispensing medication. <br />-Check how long it takes for call bells to be answered. <br /> <br />Discuss items from “Areas of Concern” Section as well as <br />any changes observed during the visit. Give summary of <br />visit with Administrator or SIC. Does the facility have <br />needs that the committee or community could help address? <br /> The nametag and call bell problems were addressed with <br />the Director of Nursing. She stated that they were having a <br />staff meeting later that week and it would be addressed. She <br />also stated that the halls of the nursing home experiencing <br />long call bells answering times would be monitored and <br />tested. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />