NHC HEALTHCARE - MAULDIN

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

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

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.

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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

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

Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.