Countryside Care Center

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

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

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

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

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

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

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

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

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

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

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.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

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