The
nursing department is the "hub" around which the facility wheel
turns. Being a major employer within the county, the nursing
department alone employs Clinically Evaluated Nurses Aides (CNA's),
Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses.
The
Iron County Medical Care Facility is the only facility in
Iron County licensed by the State as a Skilled Care Nursing
Home with concurrent intermediate care. They are also qualified
to accept residents admitted under VA contract. The
degree of dependency, debility, and nursing needs of the County
Medical Care Facility residents are significantly higher as
a class than similar groupings in nursing homes.
Quality
care is a commitment and a constant goal at the facility.
Total nursing needs are provided to the resident in order
to maintain a quality service that will fulfill their objectives
and high standards. The passing of medications, necessary
treatments, monitoring, charting and documentation of information
for compliance with State and Federal Nursing Home Rules and
Regulations is provided by the professional staff (Registered
nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses) CNAs provide total
cares as required on a daily basis to assure optimal physical
and psychological well-being. It is more than providing
physical cares. It is a commitment to take care of the total
resident from within as well.
Restorative
CNAs work closely with Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
to increase mobility and independence.
Transport
CNAs working at the facility transport residents to the various
medical and dental appointments around the area. The
facility owns two wheelchair lift equipped vans.
Optometric
Services are offered as well as visiting Mental health, Speech
and Hearing professionals.
Education
and in-servicing is a priority. There is an education room
for regular in-servicing for all departments and we are proud
participants in "Silverchair Learning Systems" where
current, job-appropriate training is provided and required
on an on-going basis via computer training.
Whatever
the needs may be, the goal of the Nursing Department is to
work with other departments to assure that the resident is
given every opportunity to function at full potential.Our
Director of Nursing, Kim Mastie, R.N., can be reached Monday
through Friday at 906-874-1121.
