Embassy of Valley View

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Post nurse staffing information every day.