KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

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.

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

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

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.