Clinton House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

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

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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.

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

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

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.