VANCREST OF NEW CARLISLE

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.

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

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.

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

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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.