Nursing Home Fax Memo
Nursing Home Fax Memo
Date: [Date]
To: All Nursing Home Staff
From: [Your Name], Director of Nursing (DON)
Subject: Important Update Regarding Resident Care Protocols
Dear Team,
I hope this memo finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an important update regarding resident care protocols at our facility. It is imperative that all staff members are aware of and adhere to this policy change to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.
1. Policy Change
We would like to bring to your immediate attention that we are enacting a new procedure which will be effective immediately. This new protocol has been designed specifically pertaining to the administration of medication for our residents who are experiencing difficulties with swallowing.
2. Reasoning
This change is being made in response to recent incidents and concerns raised during our quality assurance meetings. Ensuring safe medication administration for residents with swallowing difficulties is crucial to prevent incidents of aspiration and promote their overall health and well-being.
3. Implementation Details
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All staff members involved in medication administration must undergo training on the proper techniques for administering medications to residents with swallowing difficulties.
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Additional supervision and oversight will be provided during medication administration for these residents to ensure compliance with the new protocol.
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Any concerns or questions regarding the implementation of this protocol should be addressed to the Nursing Administration Office.
4. Training Opportunities
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Training sessions on the new protocol will be scheduled throughout the upcoming week. Please refer to the schedule posted in the break room for session times and locations.
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Additional resources and educational materials will be made available to assist staff in understanding and implementing the new protocol effectively.
5. Contact Information
If you happen to have any questions or if there are any concerns you would like to divulge related to this alteration in the policy, we strongly recommend that you reach out to the Nursing Administration Office. You can reach them through the contact number specific to your company which you can locate on your employee portal or any official documentation provided to you.
6. Compliance Reminder
Compliance with this policy change is mandatory for all staff members involved in resident care and medication administration. Failure to adhere to the new protocol may result in disciplinary action.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and your dedication to providing quality care to our residents. Your cooperation in implementing this policy change is greatly appreciated. Please acknowledge receipt of this memo by signing and returning the attached acknowledgment form to the Nursing Administration Office.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Director of Nursing (DON)
