Shasta Healthcare

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

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.

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

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

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

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

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

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

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.