caroline205

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1. pt rights & staffing

   caroline205 posted a topic in Geriatric

   In a LTC facility, does the resident have the right to know how well a shift is staffed? If it were myself or my family, I think I would want to know that the facility was short staffed as this does effect the care. Am I wrong?

2. LPN's to work as CNA's

   caroline205 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Have been informed that when we are short a CNA the LPN must work a section. An RN will take her cart while the LPN works as a CNA. The facility will no longer use agency because of $$. This facility uses agency quite often, sometimes several each sh...