AMHERST MANOR NURSING HOME

Have policies on smoking.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.