NOWATA NURSING CENTER

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

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal 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.

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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

Use approved construction type or materials.

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