<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Good afternoon!</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">I apologize for the length but we are
gathering some information on a difficult to retain position, Health Facilities Compliance Surveyor. The current classification for these duties is <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eZHJHQUdJblU4U1E/view">Health Professional</a>.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">The
</span>Surveyors conduct resident-centered, outcome-oriented inspections of
health care facilities or providers to ensure compliance with applicable
federal and state statutes and regulations as well as professional standards of
various health care disciplines.  Current<span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)"> guidelines state a registered nurse must complete the survey.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">Do you have a similar position?  If so, please list.  If you have a similar position but it does not have to be an RN please include that as well.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">Does the position travel?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">If so, how much per week do they travel?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">Does the position have a designated territory within the state?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">5.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">Does the position work with other positions using a rotation
schedule or something similar?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">6.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">Do you provide some sort of stipend or premium pay for the
position?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">8.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">What best practices can you share that you use to retain
individuals in this position?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">9.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">     </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">What best practices can you share that you use to recruit
individuals for this position?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">10.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">Where have you had the most success recruiting from?</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;color:rgb(38,50,56)">11.   </span>Our RN's come into the position
with a degree and two years of professional health care experience, then they
have other requirements to learn the regulations. This usually requires 6-9
months before they can conduct a survey independently. How do your incumbents prepare for the position?</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">12.  If possible, please provide your class description, minimum
qualifications, and pay information for this series please?</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If we could have any responses by <b>October 30</b> it would be great.  We really appreciate your time and any information you can provide.  Thanks so much!</font></p></div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><b style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">Brandy B. Malatesta, MPA, CCP, SHRM-CP</b><br></div><div><font color="#444444" face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" style="font-size:12.8px"><b>Senior Manager, Compensation<br></b></font><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1a7JfX9rVFkPZFgFz2v3Owh-sj8J_y5jO&revid=0B3EBVOrCqN5dUHJoZTRsbFRlRCtyc1NsM24xS2YzYm9LbmxnPQ" style="font-size:12.72px"><br style="font-size:12.72px"><div style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;font-size:12.8px">P </span><a style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;font-size:12.8px">303.866.5383</a><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;font-size:12.8px">  |  C </span><a style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;font-size:12.8px">303.919.0507</a><br></div><font color="#444444" face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" style="font-size:12.8px">1525 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203<br><a href="mailto:brandy.malatesta@state.co.us" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">brandy.malatesta@state.co.us</a>  |  <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/dhr" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.colorado.gov/dhr</a></font><span style="color:rgb(82,82,82);font-family:"trebuchet ms""> </span></div><div><b><i>DPA core values: Service | Teamwork | Integrity | Responsiveness | Transparency</i></b><font color="#525252" face="trebuchet ms"><br></font><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>