Carrington Place of Tappahannock

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

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…

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

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

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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

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

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

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

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.