BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

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

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

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

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

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.