VANCREST OF URBANA, INC

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

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

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

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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.

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

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

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

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

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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

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.