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What to Look for in a Nursing Home
Medication/health care
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What is the residence policy regarding storage of
medication, assistance with medications, training
and supervision of staff and record keeping?
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Is self-administration of medication allowed?
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Who coordinates home care visits from a nurse,
physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc. if
needed?
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Are staff available to assist residents who
experience memory, orientation, or judgment losses?
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Does a physician or nurse, visit the resident
regularly to provide medical checkups?
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What is the procedure for responding to a resident's
medical emergency?
Services
Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance
with activities of daily living (ADL) if needed?
ADLs include:
__Dressing __Eating __Mobility
__Hygiene and grooming __Bathing __Toileting __Incontinence __Using the telephone __Laundry __Housekeeping in unit __Transportation to doctor, hairdresser,
activities, etc. __Shopping __Walking/caring for pets.
others:______________
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