| Job Title |
Inspector, Health Care Facilities |
| Job Description |
Inspects Health Care Facilities, Such As Hospitals, Nursing
Homes, Sheltered Care Homes, Maternity Homes, And Day Care
Centers, To Enforce Public Health Laws And To Investigate
Complaints: Inspects Physical Facilities, Equipment,
Accommodations, And Operating Procedures To Ensure Compliance
With Laws Governing Standards Of Sanitation, Acceptability Of
Facilities, Record Keeping, Staff Competence Qualifications, And
Ethical Practices. Reviews Reports Concerning Staffing, Personal
References, Floor Plans, Fire Inspections, And Sanitation.
Recommends Changes In Facilities, Standards, And Administrative
Methods In Order To Improve Services And Efficiency, Utilizing
Knowledge Of Good Practices And Legal Requirements. Advises
Applicants For Approval Of Health Care Facilities On License
Application And Rules Governing Operation Of Such Facilities.
May Testify At Hearings Or In Court. May Compile Data On
Conditions Of Health Care Facilities, For Use In Determining
Construction Needs In Community Or Region.
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