Life Care Center of Hixson

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

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.