Kershaw Health

Health Services

Medical Care

Residents are typically seen by their physician on a monthly basis. Nurses closely monitor each resident and contact their physician should he/she require immediate attention. The center coordinates medical care for each resident, including transportation. Family members are encouraged to meet residents at their physician’s office. The resident or their representative is responsible for charges for medical care.

Dental Care

Annual oral assessments are performed on all residents by a member of the local dental association. Transportation can also be provided to the local dentist of your choice. Local dentists who are members of our affiliate medical staff can perform dental services at the center.

Hospitalization

If it becomes necessary for a resident to enter an acute care hospital, the resident is considered discharged. Residents payingfor their own care may have their room held by paying the reserved room rates while away. Rooms for residents, covered by Medicaid are held for up to ten days. After ten days, other arrangements must be made to reserve the room. The family of any resident covered by Medicaid should contact the business office prior to transfer.

Injuries

In the event of an incident that results in injury, the family is notified within 24 hours. If treatment is required, the resident’s physician and family are notified immediately.

Pharmacy

All medications must follow a physician’s order. Families should not bring any medications, including over-the-counter items such as aspirin or any previously prescribed medications, into the facility. 

Restraints

Restraints are sometimes necessary to protect residents from injuries. However, restraints are never a first or only choice in developing a plan of care. Here are some key points concerning the use of restraints in the facility:

• When restraints are used, they are regularly reevaluated for appropriateness and used only when other solutions have not worked.
• Each situation is evaluated individually to determine whether a restraint is appropriate and, if needed, the proper type.
• The facility maintains a written policy on the use of restraints and a copy of that policy can be provided to you.
  Restraints must be ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner and the reasons for the restraint documented in the resident’s chart.