Diane K.

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1. getting along with co-workers..

   Diane K. replied to Linda's topic in Relations

   Many times staff can be more taxing than the patients we work with, however, patients go home so it's easier to brush it off. Being direct is most effective with me as it often clears the air by clarifying the impression I got or asking if there is ...

2. safety on an inpatient psychiatric unit

   Diane K. replied to Callan's topic in Psychiatric

   I have looked into our "carefully screen list" and found that the plan is documented in our admission's office. The unit only has the names of these pts. I think you can supervise visits of a select few with documentation of need and a Doctor's ord...

3. safety on an inpatient psychiatric unit

   Diane K. replied to Callan's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, we are accredited, I am not sure if JCAHO knows about the list. Would like to know more about community treatment plans. If what we are doing is not on the up and up I would appreciate hearing about alternatives or resources I could check to ass...

4. safety on an inpatient psychiatric unit

   Diane K. replied to Callan's topic in Psychiatric

   The "carefully screen" list is a guide to use when doing admission intakes. It serves as a reminder of particular problems that we may have had in the past with those named on it in case the person doing the intake doesn't recall the pt. Those on i...

5. safety on an inpatient psychiatric unit

   Diane K. replied to Callan's topic in Psychiatric

   We have similar patients and have also had contraband brought on the unit by visitors. You can't search visitors, but you can restrict where they visit and supervise the visit with a doctor's order. We have a room used for groups that we use that m...

6. Providing Staff Coverage

   Diane K. replied to kate's topic in Psychiatric

   As I mentioned via email, I have the same situation. However, since there is little I can do to get management to solve the problem, I have reflected on why I stay where I am. The unit I work on is very busy with a variety of challenges, least of w...

7. just getting so info

   Diane K. replied to Donurse's topic in Psychiatric

   This is a great field for those with compassion and a sense of humor. After working in acute care settings for more than 20 years, I find it as enthralling as ever. It helps to have self awareness and self motivation as keeping up with current treat...