Pursuant to Minnesota Administrative Rule 4658.0110 INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTING, all persons providing services in a nursing home must report any accident or injury to a resident, and the nursing home must immediately
Physical Environment Regulations for Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Environment Requirements Pursuant to federal regulations cited in 42 CFR § 483.90, physical environment, the facility must be designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect the health and safety of residents, personnel and the public. (a) Life safety
Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes
Fall Prevention and Fractures in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Fall Prevention – Each year, an average nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls. About 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes
Residents Must Have Quality of Care Provided by Nursing Homes
According to 42 CFR § 483.25, quality care is a fundamental principle that applies to all treatment and care provided to facility residents.
Most Nursng Home Falls are Preventable
Nursing Home Falls are Preventable Most nursing home falls are preventable. In my experience one of the more preventable types of abuse and neglect that occurs in a nursing home would be fault events. There are many types of fall