Baptist Village of Owasso

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

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 each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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.

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.