marjoriemac replied to facetiousgoddess's topic in Geriatric
Whenever we have a 'full moon' it usually results in wandering naked, escape attempts, shouting at each other and raiding the biscuit barrell (and that is just the residents!).
We've had patients with real bad wounds on sacrum etc, we would normally alternate between sitting up (with appropriate pressure cushion) and being in bed with regular positional changes.
marjoriemac replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric
I bring scissors, pens, fob watch, nail clippers, lip balm, notepad for me and a goody bag containing alcohol gel, tourniquet, spare scissors and spare nail clippers, oh and a measuring tape. My goody bag is because someone always asks for the items!
marjoriemac replied to proud2b1's topic in Geriatric
TEDS are usually applied but my gripe is with bandaging, particularly when C/A's just pull on a pair of shoes over knee to toe bandages without care to ensure the bandage stays on the toe!
marjoriemac replied to handyrn's topic in Geriatric
Geez, 2 hourly toileting, unless anyone has been identified as always soaking every 2 hours, we generally do 4 hourly toileting, plus the continence nurse only gives each resident a quota of 5 pads a day! At night, they do hourly room checks, not wak...
marjoriemac replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric
We have families that visit regularly and those that don't and those that you never see! I think it is hard to judge why people do or do not visit. I also think spending 10 minutes visiting and talking with a resident is far more worthwhile than visi...
marjoriemac replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric
I have never worked in an LTC that smelled. To me it is a sign of poor housekeeping. Yeah, there are always times when Mr X has stunk the toilet out, but a good odour neutraliser and ventilation should solve that.
marjoriemac replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric
We get every other weekend off but always have days off together. It just means you have a long week and a short week. I like having days off together as then I don't get too tored doing overtime.
marjoriemac replied to rosepetls's topic in Geriatric
May be different names in the states, but common night meds in my facility are simvastatin, trazadone, paracetemol and other analgesia, zopiclone, nitrazepam. Mainly night sedation really.
marjoriemac replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric
I dont think we are supposed to wear any nail polish nor have long nails as there is the infection control risk and the risk of scratching patients who already have very fragile skin.
marjoriemac replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric
I think it is a term that can be interpreted in many ways. If we are talking about risk involved, then sure, someone who is mbile but may be a 'high' risk of falls has the right to continue to mobilise if they are aware that risk is present. If they ...