BERKSHIRE PLACE

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

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

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

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.