Good Samaritan - West Union

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.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

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

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 each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.