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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

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

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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.

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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