CARDIGAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

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

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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.

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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.

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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.

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

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

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

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