Consent to Treatment Assignment Of Benefits Agreement with Pharmacy Assignment to Use Medicare Part B Receipt of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act Health Information Practices and Release of Information Consent Medicare Determination Letter Consent for a Resident Trust Account Bed Hold Policy Ancillary Services Price List

During admission process Admission Coordinator will briefly describe to you each section of agreement and what you are putting your signature to. To read whole agreement to you would take 2 to 3 hours. Always request a copy of agreement (you should not be charged for a copy).

Nursing homes are required to provide you with information and some of this information vary from state to state and nursing home to nursing home. This is how nursing homes prove to regulatory agencies that they have provided you with information. Here is an example list of those types of acknowledgement forms:

Acknowledgement or Receipt of Nursing Home Policies and Procedures Acknowledgement or Receipt of Resident Rights Acknowledgement or Receipt of Falls Management Program Acknowledgement or Receipt of Skin Management Program Acknowledgement or Receipt of Hydration Management Program Acknowledgement or Receipt of Nutrition Management Program Acknowledgement or Receipt of Self-Administration of Medication Acknowledgement or Receipt of Chemical/Physical Restraints

You will feel that you are signing your life away but you are not. All of these forms are standard for admission into most all nursing home rehabilitation units. Be sure to read them as soon as you can. If you have any questions ask them to explain. If they can’t or won’t explain contact faculty ombudsman for assistance.

6. Antiseptics

Antiseptics such as Hydrogen Peroxide to kill germs.
Antibacterial cream or ointment . This is good for cuts ,scrapes and insect bites.

7. Medicines

Over counter medicines such as antihistamine
cough suppressant
aspirin
syrup of ipecac in case someone ingests poison. This should only be used after calling Poison Control Center first.

8. Keeping your First Aid Kit Updated

Your First Aid Kit should be checked once a year, possibly same day you check your smoke detectors, to be sure it is fully stocked and nothing has expired. Make sure you always make a note of anything you use out of your Kit so it can easily be replaced.

9. Storing your First Aid Kit

Make sure you store your First Aid Kit in a tote bag or plastic container that will keep your kit clean and dry and easily accessible in your home. It is recommended to have one on each floor in your home and workshop. Make sure everyone in your home knows where they are and how to use it. It could save your families life.

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