THE LAURELS OF PENDER

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

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

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.