South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation

Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

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.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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 each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

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

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.