Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

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.

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

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

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.