GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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.

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

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

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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