Each residence shall at a minimum maintain the following information for each resident: (1) The resident’s name; (2) The resident’s last address; (3) The name of the person or agency referring the resident to the home; (4) The name, specialty (if any), telephone number, and emergency telephone number of each physician who has treated the resident during the preceding twelve (12) months; (5) The date the resident began residing in the home; (6) A list of medications taken by the resident including the dosage; (7) Written acknowledgements that the resident has received copies of the rights as provided in § 23-17.4-16; (8) A record of personal property and funds that the resident has entrusted to the facility; (9) Information about any specific health problems of the resident that may be useful in a medical emergency; (10) The name, address, and telephone number of a person identified by the resident who should be contacted in the event of an emergency or death of the resident; (11) Any other health-related emergency, or pertinent information which the resident requests the residence to keep on record; (12) Specific records of medication administration as required by the licensing agency; and (13) Copies of the resident agreement, initial and periodic assessments and service plan(s).
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