Valley Vue Care Center

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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.

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

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

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

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

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

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.