FREDERIC NURSING AND REHAB COMMUNITY

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

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

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

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.

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

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

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.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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