Nashua Post Acute Care

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

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 meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.