Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This information can be read online or the brochure can be ordered from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The brochure is helpful when comparing different facilities.

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/broch/assist.htm

Colorado Resources for Choosing a Nursing Home

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/ncfreso.htm

Resident Support

The Complaints Program for all facilities is regulated by Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment.

Website: www.cdphe.state.so.us/hf/static/ncfcomp.htm

State Surveys of Nursing Homes

For Licensure and Certification

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/ncfsurv.htm

What Kinds of Facilities Are Surveyed

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/lic_cert.htm

Other topics

Nursing Home Resident Rights

Website: www.medicare.gov/nursing/residentrights.asp

Occurrence Reporting Program

Facilities must report occurrences such as unexplained deaths, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, misappropriation of property, etc., to the Health Facilities Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment within one business day.

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/ncfocc.htm

Protecting Personal Property in a Colorado Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

This brochure presents a proactive approach to preventing theft and loss. It is available online in a PDF format.

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/broch/property.pdf

Resolving Concerns In Assisted Living Homes

This brochure covers ways you can participate in resolving concerns in assisted-living homes. It is available online in a PDF format.

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/broch/pcbh.pdf

Resolving Health Care Problems

Website: www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/broch/resolv.htm

Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1575 Sherman Street, 2^nd Floor . Denver, CO 80203
TTY: 303-866-4734 . Voice: 303-866-4824 . Fax: 303-866-4831
Email: Deaf.Commission@state.co.us . Website: www.ColoradoDeafCommission.Com

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