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Jan 23, 2007 01:01 PM

My New DON actually urges Staff to Call the State!

by SuesquatchRN Premium Member

Good gracious.

We are well staffed, well paid, and well treated, as are the residents. Of course, we're a county agency and operate at a huge loss every year. Maybe that reimbursement rate that's less than a decent hotel room?


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No. 1
Old Jan 23, 2007, 08:15 PM

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We were that kind of facility. It is no longer that way. It's sad.
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Old Jan 23, 2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jetscreamer101 View Post
We were that kind of facility. It is no longer that way. It's sad.
There are stirrings that the facility is going to be sold to a private firm. The DON doubts it - apparently, the notion gets kicked around a lot.

I'm really excited about this place. I think I have a really great opportunity here - she likes my passion for my old ones.

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from ingelein
Old Jan 23, 2007, 10:04 PM

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WHAAATTT???!!!! Seriously, that is stupendous, but I wonder how long she will keep her job, if your facility goes private.
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Old Jan 23, 2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ingelein View Post
WHAAATTT???!!!! Seriously, that is stupendous, but I wonder how long she will keep her job, if your facility goes private.
Oh - 20 minutes?

But it won't. Since it's county and a rural county at that everyone's relatives are there. The county will keep taking the loss rather than anger all of their contituents by cutting staffing, particularly when even the town supervisor's mom is likely to end up in there.

I hope.
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No. 5
Old Jan 24, 2007, 08:29 PM
Updated Jan 24, 2007 at 08:39 PM by jetscreamer101

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Never mind. I should know better than to post while in "angry" mode.
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Old Jan 24, 2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jetscreamer101 View Post
Never mind. I should know better than to post while in "angry" mode.
Ah, rats! I missed a good rant!
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from ingelein
Old Jan 24, 2007, 08:43 PM
Updated Jan 24, 2007 at 08:46 PM by ingelein

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Originally Posted by Suesquatch View Post
Ah, rats! I missed a good rant!
Suesquatch, yes you did miss a good rant, hey jetscreamer, why not rant, it will make you feel better!!That and a nice cold one.:biere:
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No. 8
Old Jan 24, 2007, 09:12 PM

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Cheers!

I swear, if I hear "just because you've always done it this way, it doesn't mean it's the right way." one more freakin' time, I may just have to say "Just because you're telling me to do it this way doesn't mean it's the right way either."

If I thought I could acually get out of my tub after a bath (don't ask, you really don't want to know) I'd take a long bath with really hot water and some calgon.....since I can't do that, I'll settle for a glass of wine, or 2, or 3.
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