Nursing Home – Policies and Procedures – Maryland State Licensure

Introducing our Nursing Home Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Maryland State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Vision
Mission
Core Values
Document Control
Statement of Policy
Administration and Resident Care Policy
Employee Training on Cognitive Impairment and Mental Illness Policy
Resident Admission Policy
Resident Transfer and Discharge Policy
Resident’s Representative Policy
Resident Care Policy
Protective Devices Policy
Physician Services Policy
Medical Director Qualifications
Medical Director Responsibilities Policy
Agency Responsibilities in Relation to the Medical Director Policy
Nursing Services Policy
Nursing Services Staffing Policy
Director of Nursing Policy
Dietetic Services Policy
Rehabilitative Therapy Services (OT, PT, Speech, Audiology) Policy
Special Care Unit Operations Policy
Pharmaceutical Services Policy
Pharmaceutical Management Policy
Laboratory and Radiologic Services Policy
Dental Services Policy
Social Work Services Policy
Resident Activities Policy
Clinical Records Policy
Infection Prevention and Control Program Policy
Employee Health Program Policy
Resident Health Program Policy
Volunteer Health Program Policy
Infection Control – Standard Precautions Policy
Reports and Action Required in Unusual Circumstances Policy
Transfer Agreement Policy
Emergency and Disaster Plan Policy
Physical Plant Requirements Policy
Plumbing and Water Supply Policy
Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Policy
Emergency Power Policy
Nursing Care Unit Policy
Call Systems Policy
Resident Bedroom Standards Policy
Body Holding Room Policy
Resident Bathroom Amenities Policy
Equipment and Supplies for Bedside Care and Therapy Policy
Rehabilitation Facilities — Space and Equipment Policy
Dayroom and Dining Area Policy
Dietetic Service Area Policy
Administrative Areas
Resident Care Management System Policy
Care Planning Policy
Skin Record Policy
Geriatric Nursing Assistant Training Program Policy
Paid Feeding Assistants Policy    
Quality Assurance Program Policy
Quality Assurance Plan Policy
Posting of Staffing Policy
Sanctions Policy
Criminal Penalties Policy

Forms

Client Admission/Intake Form    
Service Plan / Individual Plan of Care (IPOC)
Client Rights Acknowledgment Form    
Client Grievance/Complaint Form
Client Discharge Summary Form
Emergency Contact & Medical Information Form
Incident/Accident Report Form
Client Satisfaction Survey
Employment Application
Background Check Authorization Form (Including Fingerprinting Consent)
Employee Orientation Checklist
Competency Evaluation Form – Geriatric Nursing Assistant
GNA Training Completion Verification Form
HIPAA and Confidentiality Agreement Form
Staff Incident Report Form
Ongoing In-Service Training Log
Quality Assurance Committee Meeting Minutes Template
Client Complaint Tracking Log    
Staffing Posting Log (Daily/Shift)