San Saba Nursing & Rehabilitation

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.

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

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

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.

Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.