Clay County Health and Rehabilitation

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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