Vancrest of New Carlisle

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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.

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

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.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

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

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

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