MERRY WOOD LODGE

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

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

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

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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.

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

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

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.

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.

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.