Edenwald

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

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

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

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

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.