FMLA

Specialties LTC Directors

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Any DONs out there ever take an FMLA? I've granted several of them so I know the regulations. I'm curious if you DID take one, how did your company react? I'm seriously considering taking one for health reasons.

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Unless you have a good ADNS that can step in for you for that length of time....and depending on how long your planning on taking....I know....but you have to consider the law applies to you too.....if you need it.....you take it!

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I took 6 weeks off under FMLA for a hip replacement. I had to report it to the state for length of time I was off and had an interim DON cover me. She was not the ADON, but someone who worked in staff development part time. She had been a previous DON in another facility, so felt comfortable helping out. My administration was also supportive of me taking off this time which I know is half the battle. They even allowed me to come back 1/2 days when I came back to gradually build my endurance.

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

Sorry to hear you are not well CCM. If you need FMLA you should take it. No one can take care of you better than YOU. Best wishes.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Know a DON that took one after a pregnancy. (Unusual set of circumstances.)

Forgot how long she was out.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Get well quick, Cape!

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If you qualify for it, you should take it. We always neglect our needs, sometimes with serious consequences. I hope you get well soon.

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