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<p class="MsoNormal">Alabama does have a match<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Licensure and Certification Surveyor  $47,805.60 - $72,595.20  specification and job announcement are attached<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Yes<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">3. 40 hours per week<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">4. Yes, positions are located throughout the state and are assigned to an area, however, in order to keep the surveyors from getting too familiar with staff at a facility, Public Health
 does periodically move surveyors into different territories and onto different teams.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">5. Work as a team, could have an RN, Nutritionist, Medical Technicians, Social Workers assigned to a team, depending on the type and size of the facility could have multiple team members
 in each of the areas<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">No<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">FYI there is no question 7<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">In the past, teams worked 5- 8 hour days but went to 4-10 hour which has helped and in the past the surveyors were assigned to the central office and were sent out each week all over
 the state.  Having surveyors stationed around the state and in certain territories has cut down on overnight travel which has helped<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">We have none and would be interested to know what other states are doing
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">We really haven’t been successful in recruiting in one certain area
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">You do not have to have a RN degree, you can come in as a nutritionist, social worker etc (check attached announcement for all 2, 568 ways you can meet the requirements for this job)
 and at least 2 years’ experience in your specialty area.  Incumbents have on -the job training and it’s at least a year before they are sent out unsupervised.  The majority of time, a team is sent out to a facility and A L and C Coordinator, which is a working
 team leader, is assigned to every team so there is supervision on site.  <o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hope this helps<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Darby <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Malatesta - DPA, Brandy <brandy.malatesta@state.co.us>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:26 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> dhr_ncasg_survey_list@admws.idaho.gov; Terry Pickett - DPA <terry.pickett@state.co.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NCASG] Survey on Health Facilities Compliance Surveyor<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">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 </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_file_d_0B4enHpLSVk4eZHJHQUdJblU4U1E_view&d=DwMFaQ&c=8K0mnSt5E4j4U_dMGxZxbA&r=HGz7-yQSitRRYj8-7anlC81kJLngEhfm-CVjv4UZpyUu07nssQWPXAdFuip2vOeq&m=cPO1otEAhYuUF6us5gJ4mN7o32KEdG-yQWfbuJ2-j1U&s=LnHILJwqFKE9kXl1VIdSf5aNsBQdPFnChtEw2Mj3hYk&e="><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Health
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">The
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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="color:#263238"> guidelines state a registered nurse must complete the survey.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">1.     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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">2.     Does the position travel?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">3.     If so, how much per week do they travel?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">4.     Does the position have a designated territory within the state?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">5.     Does the position work with other positions using a rotation schedule or something similar?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">6.     Do you provide some sort of stipend or premium pay for the position?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">8.     What best practices can you share that you use to retain individuals in this position?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">9.     What best practices can you share that you use to recruit individuals for this position?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">10.   Where have you had the most success recruiting from?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#263238">11.   </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12.  If possible, please provide your class description, minimum qualifications, and pay information for this series please?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"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!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#444444">Senior Manager, Compensation<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#444444">1525 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203<br>
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