HEATHER MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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 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.

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.