Wyo. Code R. 048-0058-2
Veterans Home of Wyoming
Chapter 2: General Operation
Effective Date: 06/14/2017 to 10/03/2022
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 048.0058.2.06142017
(a) The home is under the direction of the agency and is supervised by the superintendent. All programs and activities within the home shall be consistent with the agency's direction.
(b) Administrative priority is to assure a comfortable and pleasant environment for the residents while effectively operating the home under the direction of the agency.
(c) The home shall work closely with the Veterans' Administration, various community hospitals, and various state and local agencies in providing and coordinating services for residents.
(d) Services provided by the home shall comply with applicable state and federal standards governing the institution and may include the following areas.
(i) Health, rehabilitative, and skilled nursing services;
(ii) Supportive services; and
(iii) Social and recreational activities.
(e) The superintendent shall establish policies and procedures for all services and programs provided at the home. All policies and procedures shall be consistent with applicable state and federal standards governing the operation of the home.
(f) The superintendent shall provide for adequate staffing to assure that all services are consistently provided to residents in the home.
(g) Written records for each resident shall be maintained and made available to the resident.
(h) The superintendent shall establish a system for investigating and reporting incidents, accidents or injuries occurring after admission to the home. Written records shall be completed for each occurrence. The system shall also address suspected incidents of resident neglect or abuse. The superintendent shall report any unusual deaths, serious incidents or accidents to the agency immediately.
(i) The superintendent shall establish a resident grievance policy that complies with federal and state requirements.
(a) Applicants shall be considered for admission pursuant to W.S. § 25-9-101. (b) The agency may admit dependents of qualified veterans and non-veterans pursuant to W.S. § 25-9-102. (c) In all cases veterans and dependents of veterans shall be given preference of admission. (d) Agency policies for admission of residents shall be in writing and on file at the home.
The home shall provide domiciliary and skilled nursing services as allowed by W.S. § 25-9-101.
The superintendent and staff shall establish policies and procedures addressing Resident's Rights, including the transfer or discharge of residents, and shall make the policies available to the resident, and/or legal representative and the public.