Immediately upon appointment of a receiver the Department of Human Services shall assist the receiver and ensure the following functions and responsibilities are accomplished:

1. (1) Identify the need for additional staff as necessary to evaluate problems identified on-site;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Identify and work closely with key nursing home personnel to:

      1. (i) Assess the adequacy of services to the patients in the home; and
      2. (ii) Establish whether or not adequate and appropriate inventories of supplies and equipment are available to meet the needs of the patients.
   2. (B) Determine the extent, condition, and availability of physical inventory and records;
3. (3) Identify and interview a person or persons responsible for maintaining the home’s financial records, and identify the bank or other financial institution with which the home is involved for mortgage financing, short term loans, daily banking activities (checking, savings), etc.;
4. (4) Work closely with the director of nursing and other nursing personnel and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of resident care, including progress made on cited code violations;

5. (5) Assesses:

   1. (A) The ability of licensed and attendant staff to meet the needs of the resident population;

   2. (B) The degree to which the health needs of the residents are met through:

      1. (i) Direct observation of residents;
      2. (ii) Interviews with residents and staff; and
      3. (iii) Examination of clinical records;

   3. (C)

      1. (i) The quality and quantity of medical care being rendered, and that physician’s orders are being carried out appropriately.
      2. (ii) May request the services of a consulting physician to evaluate this aspect;
   4. (D) The nutritional status of the residents and examines the adequacy and appropriateness of diets;

   5. (E) Other resident needs, including:

      1. (i) Grooming and hygiene;
      2. (ii) Recreation; and
      3. (iii) Restorative nursing; and
   6. (F) The availability and adequacy of appropriate nursing supplies and equipment;
6. (6) May recommend the removal of residents requiring a level of care greater than the available nursing services;
7. (7) Work closely with the director of nursing in evaluating the status of residents;
8. (8) Communicate with residents’ families and other interested parties to address concerns for the health, safety, or welfare of the residents; and
9. (9) Evaluate the social services activity of the home.