RIDGEVIEW TERRACE LONG TERM CARE

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

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

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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.

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life.

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

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

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.