Nursing bag for hospice RN?

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curiousauntie

167 Posts

Specializes in LTC, Sub-Acute, Hopsice.

I don't know about other people, but don't ever come to my house and put news paper on my couch to put your bag down! especially if it is a rainy day.....

We are supposed to use news paper as well, i cannot stand it! however i have plenty of plastic bags from the grocery store and will gladly put that under my bag - and put all my trash in before i leave and throw it away;

We were told a couple of months ago that new "bag technique" is now to put the bag on a clean surface, although never a table, sanitize hands, remove what you need, re-zip the bag, re-sanitize hands, and start the visit. I think the antimicrobial ink thing may be an urban myth. It is that the inner sections/pages of newspapers are clean and less obvious to the patient/family that you are afraid of their germs;) But now I don't use any "barrier" except a newspapter on my passenger seat to put the bag on just in case I did pick up something! In the homes, I tend to put my bag on a chair seat or hang it on the back of a chair once I have removed everything I need.

C.LOVEE

16 Posts

OP,

Here is a great one! I have used alot of Olympia products in the past and they have really done me well. Here is a link to a couple.

http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-506-Pack-N-Roll-Foldable/dp/B003ES5TME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326066214&sr=8-1

Amazon.com: Rolling Organizer and Saddle Bag: Toys & Games

OCNRN63, RN

5,978 Posts

Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

I used to go to Staples to get my bags when I worked HH and hospice. A little pricey, but you may be able to deduct it from your state taxes. (I am not a tax atty., so YMMV.)

OCNRN63, RN

5,978 Posts

Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
I'm going ask this question in all seriousness. Is this the kind of things workplaces did before the economy went sour because I can't imagine my previous and current employers doing anything more than giving me a free pen and for the record I have yet to receive any free pens.

I got a couple of those "agency provided" bags...cheapo. You're better off getting your own bag. You can make it yours, you can make it adapt to your needs. If you leave the home care/hospice area, you still have the bag, which you can always use for something else.

mrr5745

83 Posts

Specializes in Hospice, HIV/STD, Neuro ICU, ER.

I just got this bag a couple of weeks ago because I was sick of using the awful one provided by my company. So far, I LOVE it! I can't get over how light it is and I love the "stay open" feature. It's also water resistant which is nice for both infection control and rainy days.

http://www.allheart.com/nm913300.html

nurse51806

5 Posts

I have tried a ton of bags - rolling got too heavy and messy in the rain/snow. I felt like a pack mule carrying everything in one bag and finally decided to try something different. I use one bag to carry in my gear - and the bag from the company to carry my laptop and paperwork. If I go to my routine patients - all I need to take in the house is the gear bag with stethoscope, etc. If I'm on an admission or visiting a facility I take both bags. Sometimes I can take my gear bag and just carry my laptop by hand. After several trials - I found this bag works the best for my gear - it's a craft tote that is made for some craft machine - which I know nothing about - it's perfect with front and back pockets - looks like a doctor's bag but with really cute design - I get compliments on it every day. It's sturdy and I've wiped it down a zillion times without any damage to the material or design. Inside has a ton of separate little pockets that I can organize my sani-wipes, alcohol wipes, skin prep, lube jelly, etc - everything you may need during an assessment without carrying in the whole kitchen sink. You can't beat the price either - 16.99! It works so well that I ordered a spare last week because I'm worried that I won't be able to find one down the road if I need it! Sizzix Accessory Sidekick Handbag | Overstock.com You won't be disappointed - it's lightweight and easy to carry - now I have to figure out what to do with all the other bags laying around the house that I don't need anymore!!

I just got this bag a couple of weeks ago because I was sick of using the awful one provided by my company. So far, I LOVE it! I can't get over how light it is and I love the "stay open" feature. It's also water resistant which is nice for both infection control and rainy days.

Nurse Mates Black - The Ultimate Nursing Tote Bag | allheart.com

That's the one I use.

Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic.
That's the one I use.

Me too.

On a side not Suesquatch I think I've seen you on Ravelry (since we keep talking about knitting bags

YES! Who are you there?!

Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic.

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MauraRN

526 Posts

I have just started with the 2 bag system in a last ditch attempt to save my back. The bag that I have to take in to visits is the company issued one, has the company logo. I am working out the glitches on what to keep in this bag; bp cuff, glucometer, steth, oximeter, tape measures, ziplocks with gloves, small amounts of dressing supplies, alcohol wipes, bleach wipes, hand sanitizer. In the GREAT bag that I ordered from Hopkins is my back up equipment (I have 2 of everything, been mugged and lost stuff), foley cath supplies, more of everything. I love this bag!!! I can fit lots of files, my phone book/rolodex, batteries, PT/INR machine, you name it and it fits. Keeping it in my trunk and just using the lighter bag, hope my back and shoulders calm down. Now if I could just get rid of the laptop that I have to carry....LOL

hgrimmett

129 Posts

/me peeks in and hijacks the thread for a second. I'm Keptwench on Rav myself. :)

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