Perkins Country Manor

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

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.

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.

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.

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).