Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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.

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

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.