Providence Valdez Medical Center

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

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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.

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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.

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

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

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 care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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.