Beauty / Barber Shop Services
- Beauty / Barber Shop Services
- Dental Services
- Dietary Services
- Hospice Services
- Laboratory Services
- Long Term Care
- Mail, Magazines, Newspapers, Packages
- Nursing Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Services
- Podiatry Services
- Radiological Services
- Rehabilitative Services
- Resident Council Meetings
- Respite Care
- Skilled Care
- Social Services
- Speech Therapy
- Special Equipments
- Telephone Service
Qualified beauticians and barbers visit the facility regularly. Contact the Charge Nurse or Activities Director if you wish to set up an appointment.
Beauty / Barber Services are billed directly to the Resident by the beautician or barber.
Brentwood's Dietary Service Department strives to prepare attractive, well-balanced and varied meals in accordance with the special nutritional needs of our Residents.
The dietary staff is under the direction of a Consultant Dietitian and is managed on a daily basis by the Food Service Supervisor. Most special diets prescribed by the physician can be prepared by our dietary staff.
Upon admission the Food Service Supervisor will endeavor to determine food likes and dislikes of each Resident while at the same time formulating a delicious and nutritious dietary plan.
Any problems or questions with regard to diet should be directed to either the Charge Nurse or the Food Service Supervisor.
It is requested that foodstuffs not be brought to Residents on special diets. The Charge Nurse will be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning a Resident's diet.
Brentwood does business with one Medical Laboratory. This is done to minimize time on the phone and maximize patient care. Only those tests ordered by the physician will be performed. The laboratory will bill Medicare or the responsible party, whichever is applicable.
Mail, Magazines, Newspapers, Packages
Delivery of mail is a routine daily service. Packages, magazines, and periodicals are delivered as received by the facility. A subscription for the daily newspaper can be arranged through the office. The newspaper distributor will bill the responsible person directly.
Residents are free to send and receive mail. Should a Resident require stamps, envelopes, or stationery, please do not hesitate to contact the Activities Director or the Business Office.
Within fourteen (14) days of admission, a written plan of care must be developed by the nursing staff for each Resident. The care plan is reviewed quarterly and updated at least annually or when there is a significant change in the condition of the Resident.
The muiti-disciplinary care plan is concerned with the Nursing, Dietary, Pharmacy, Social Service, and Activity needs of the Resident. In order to facilitate the completion of this care plan you may be requested to provide pertinent information to the facility. In addition, you are strongly encouraged to be an active participant in the care planning process and as such are invited to attend all care plan meetings.
A primary pharmacy has been chosen by the facility in order to maximize the efficiency of our nursing staff in ordering and administering medications and treatments. The pharmacy will bill the responsible person monthly for all medications, toiletries, and incidentals.
The use of another pharmacy may result in additional charges for administrative, nursing, and other staff time. An alternate pharmacy must agree to provide the following services at no additional cost to the facility.
The pharmacy must agree to:
- Stock a wide assortment of medications associated with geriatric conditions and needs.
- Provide prompt delivery of medications and supplies on a 24 hour a day, seven day a week basis.
- Provide consultation and report all contraindications to the facility as required.
- Label all medications and supplies in a manner similar to that format utilized by the primary pharmacy.
- Provide all medications in containers or counters of like kind to those provided by the primary pharmacy.
It is suggested that you purchase the personal hygiene and cosmetic needs of the Resident and bring these items in on your visits. This will free the nursing staff of this responsibility, and we will simply order the medical needs of the Resident from the pharmacy.
Federal Law requires that the Consultant Pharmacist conduct a monthly review of the medication regimen of each Resident. The Consultant Pharmacist's findings concerning the Resident's medication orders will be communicated to the attending physician.
Federal Law requires that Residents of health care facilities be under the care of a licensed physician for the duration of their stay at the facility.
Federal Law also requires that all Residents receive a physical examination by a licensed physician within 48 hours of admission to the health care facility unless an examination was performed within 5 days prior to that patients admission. A physician must visit the Resident at least every 60 days.
Prior to admission, the Resident and family should determine if the present physician will follow the Resident to the facility, or should arrangements be made for another physician to care for the Resident during his/her stay at Brentwood. If your present physician will not be following you or your relative please feel free to ask the Director of Nursing Services for a list of physicians who currently care for Residents. It is the responsibility of the Resident or responsible party to make initial contact with the chosen physician prior to the admission of the Resident.
A Podiatrist visits Brentwood regularly. The Podiatrist will perform services such as nail trimming. The podiatrist will bill Medicare or the responsible party, whichever is applicable.
The facility provides for Radiological services through contractual arrangement with one Independent Mobile Imaging Company. Radiological services are provided only as ordered by the attending physician. The Imaging company will bill Medicare or the responsible party, whichever is applicable.
Physical therapy and speech therapy are available modalities of restorative and rehabilitative care when prescribed by the attending physician. A Registered Physical Therapist is available whenever the physician prescribes treatment so that a consistent and continuous program of physical therapy can be instituted. The responsible payor will be billed for all services performed. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy are available to Residents with the written order of that Residents physician.
The Resident Council offers recommendations which affect daily living. Everyone is encouraged to participate and all ideas / comments are reviewed at frequent meetings. In this way, all our Residents have a say in the issues which are of concern to them.
Upon admission each Resident or responsible person will be given a questionnaire relating to the life experiences of the Resident. Information concerning marital status, number of children, occupation, hobbies, interests, etc. will be sought. Please return the questionnaire to the Social Services Designee as soon as possible. Shortly thereafter, the Social Service Designee will interview the Resident to discuss the questionnaire and any other concerns the Resident may have.
The social service Designee works under the direction of the Director Of Nursing Services in conjunction with support from a Social Work Consultant with a Masters Degree in the field. Should you have any questions regarding Social Services, please contact the Social Service Designee, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Social Work Consultant. They will be happy to assist you.
When needed continuously and exclusively for a Resident, special equipment and appliances such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, braces, etc. may be rented or purchased.
Our Business Office is open from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The Business Office telephone number is (401) 884-8020. Many rooms are pre-wired for private telephone service. Should you wish to provide a private phone please contact the Business Office during business hours. New England Telephone will bill directly for the service.
Public telephones are located on each floor for the convenience of our Residents and visitors.