Looking for what others think is appropriate use of the call bell in ALF. I'm looking for a way to manage over use of the call bell. This is regarding an able body person who may or may not have memory issues. The call bell can be activated as much as 12+ times in a shift. All non urgent/emergency issues. Try re-enforcing call bell is not for requesting a drink, pull my covers up, turn my tv up, down, off, on, what's for dinner, did I eat my dinner and repeated request for PRN (knowing that it is too soon, will tell you what previously said about when they had it and when they can have it again.) need to come to nurses station to request PRN (because this is a constant request).

Yes pain med has been increased, has been to other doc's, has had multiple test, exams, etc. Pill seeking?? Attention seeking?? Is on psych meds, does see the psychologist when willing, but often refuses. Never applies any of the interventions suggested by psychologist. Where is the line drawn. Don't want to violate resident's rights...
Thanks for any suggestions!
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