Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit

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, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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 each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.

Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Make sure that all required doctor visits are made personally.

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

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.