FOREST GROVE POST ACUTE

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

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

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

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.

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

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

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

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

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

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

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.