Village Health Care Center

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.

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

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

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

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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