Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill

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.

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.

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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.

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

Provide appropriate foot care.

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

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

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

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.