Assisted Living Policy and Procedure Manual

General Policies
Personal Property/Theft and Loss
Abuse, Fraud, and Wrongdoing
Personal Care Attendants
Home Health Agencies
Motorized Mobility Devices
Resident Transportation
Resident Independent Departure Assessment
Sign-In/Sign-Out
Firearms
Personal Rights
Dignity
Corporal Punishment and Restraints
Complaints

Resident Care
Basic Care Services
Use of Assistive Devices and Ambulatory Aids
Hygiene and Grooming
Dressing
Sleep and Rest
Incontinence
Nutrition and Weights
Podiatry and Nail Care
Caregiver Daily Schedule
Sexual Expression

Staffing
Staff Training
Job Description: Administrator
Job Description: Assistant Administrator
Job Description: Resident Care Coordinator
Job Description: Medication Aide
Job Description: Caregiver
Volunteers

Medication Management
Medication Storage
Medication Records
Telephone Orders
Medication Labels
Resident Arrives with a Medication
Medication Refills
Medications are Permanently Discontinued
Hold Orders
Expired Medications
Medications Left Behind by a Resident
Medication Refusal and/or Missed Doses
Crushing Medications
Transferring Medications for Home Visits
Sample Medications
Use of Emergency Medications
Injections
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications
Psychotropic Medications
Warfarin and Other Anticoagulants
Narcotics, Controlled Substances, and Preventing Drug Diversion

Admissions and Move-In
Resident Pre-Admission Appraisal
Allowable Health Conditions
Day of Admission/Move-In
Change in Condition
Ongoing Resident Appraisals
Activity Assessments
Admission Agreements
Service Plans
Resident Care Conference
Move-Out

Emergencies and Medical Needs
Physician and Other Medical Appointments
Labs and Outside Medical Services
Licensure of Nursing Personnel
Medical Emergencies
Psychiatric Emergencies
Falls
Death of a Resident
Elopement/Missing Resident
Advance Directives

Documentation and Forms
Confidentiality
Narrative Charting Entries
Incident Reports
Procedure
Abbreviations
Approved Abbreviations