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I have heard of mobile crisis units, not sure if they would come out. The latest they are concerned about is her going AMA and she is not able to do that with her mental status. Then we are to call the ER and police and have her admitted. Kind of iro...
We have a resident who really needs to be psychologically stabilized. She came to us homeless. She has angry outbursts and has latched on to another resident, making her incredibly uncomfortable. She can be found staring at her while she sleeps, kiss...
I am a WOCN student, working for a hospice while I study for the wound care cert. I have a paper, which is the first for the course. I have the requirements below. We are not to repeat back the assessment, but provide what other questions and assessm...
I know I asked about this before, but my question here is very specific. We have actually opened the dialogue about this benefit, here at my hospice, which is a huge step forward! I am told that it is beleived that continuous home care is not require...
I usually go to nursing homes and independent living. I have a very kind team leader, albeit a little mousy. But anyway, I once took a home patient as they were close to home and I live far away. We usually don't take them that far, but we did; It wa...
Is your charting software relatively new and easy to use? yes 2) Software company (McKesson, Cerner, etc)? Suncoast 3) Are you using laptops, ipads, or android pads? Nurses use laptops, aides use blackberries 4) Are you connected to your software...
I understand. We are cutting back supplies and what we provide. Now our referrals are down. They want us to help "market". I think they have a double edged sword here. The facilities want low air loss mattresses for risk of skin breakdown, not actual...
I am relieved to not be alone. Problem is, out hospice is supposed to be "the best " it is out slogan. Our reputation has been good. But yet when people need this service they are referred to respite. Luckily we do have a small inpatient center that ...
I have a patient with intractable terminal agitation. The family does not want to use respite, as they want to keep them at home. They do not want to hire caregivers because of liability concerns. They trust us-hospice. However, I am told we do not h...