BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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.

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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.

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.