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  1. This is a discussion on humidifiers in LTC: Directors Nursing / Assistant (DON/ADON), part of Nursing Specialties ... Does anyone know if there is a regulation about having a humidifier in a resident's room in long...

    by Nov 7, '12
    Does anyone know if there is a regulation about having a humidifier in a resident's room in long term care? I seem to remember something a few years ago about them being outlawed, but my administrator seems to think it's okay and I have a nurse practitioner saying this resident HAS to have one.
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    by CapeCodMermaid Nov 7, '12 4:04 pm
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  2. 4 Comments so far...

  3. Nov 7, '12 by
    Can't say that I've ever seen a regulation stating you can't, although I find it odd that I've never seen one used in LTC either. I would suspect possibly an infection control concern with forcing potential contamated airborne pathogens about the enviornment. My thinking is - if you aren't even suppose to shake out a clean sheet to make a bed then how could it be ok to force pressurized air around a room. Then my mind wonders if an airconditioner doesn't force air too. Yeah, I have a head cold and I am rambling. Hope you find something useful to ponder on. Sorry.
  4. Nov 7, '12 by
    I am thinking a humidifier is ok, but not a vaporizor..
  5. Nov 14, '12 by
    We've used a humidifier a few times, and there's a policy in the P and P "bible" for it. It's been a while so I don't remember details, but it mostly has to do with specific ways to clean it.
  6. Nov 28, '12 by
    A lot of LTC facilities avoid using them and have outlawed them for infection control purposes. Since this particular person is needing it you'll need to come up with a strict policy regarding it's use and cleaning.