BETHESDA

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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.

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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 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 organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

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.

Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.