sls73

sls73 has 13 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Accepted DON Position!

   sls73 replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in LTC Directors

   Congrats! I agree with the above post about not making changes right away. You need to learn the processes and procedures before you make improvements. Do not forget you have three shifts you are responsible for, not just dayshift. Come in during the...

2. FMLA

   sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   I took 6 weeks off under FMLA for a hip replacement. I had to report it to the state for length of time I was off and had an interim DON cover me. She was not the ADON, but someone who worked in staff development part time. She had been a previous DO...

3. Halloween Fun

   sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   We have staff dress up day and then we have trick or treat. Staff bring their children and residents hand out candy for about two hours. We were supposed to do it tonight but due to the hurricane it has been post-poned. I believe the residents enjoy...

4. Heights

   sls73 replied to sls73's topic in LTC Directors

   Well citation is in- we did get cited for F 0226 on accuracy of heights. Scope and Severity- D. On with the POC. I guess if that's the worst they could find I should be happy, it's just irritating.

5. Heights

   sls73 replied to sls73's topic in LTC Directors

   We didn't used to measure again either after the admission height was obtained. When MDS 3.0 came into effect the dietician was asking us to do so. It is part of the RAI manual in section K 0200 that states "for subsequent assessments(after the admis...

6. Heights

   sls73 posted a topic in LTC Directors

   We just finished our annual survey. We are still a traditional state, and they spent 4 days in our facility. We came out OK- infection control and heights are our two concerns. I will take it in the scheme of things as I know we are not perfect, nor ...

7. How many days of orientation?

   sls73 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric

   NA/LPN 2 weeks minimum, sometimes if you are new I find you need more help with time management then I increase it to make it 3. If you are a RN it goes 2 to 4 weeks. The new RN's from school generally need the 4 weeks. I always tell the staff though...

8. Side duties of MDS/PPS coordinators

   sls73 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS

   Our building is 59 beds. We only average around 7 on Medicare A caseload. I have one MDS nurse, but she does not complete the MDS/Care plans in their entirety. Social Services, Restorative, Wound Nurse, Activities, and Dietary have their own section ...

9. What's All the Fuss

   sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   We do not treat MRSA of the nares or give a private room. We just use good ole precautions like handwashing.

10. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    sls73 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

    You have to work where your heart is- for me that is working in LTC. I have had multiple job offers at hospitals but have turned them down- it just didn't feel right. I have always worked in LTC- first as an aide, then as a LPN, then as a RN who even...

11. Not sure

    sls73 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in LTC Directors

    Sorry answering your question- I would probably say Yes. Since this is an Assistant Director of Resident Services I would compare it to a ADON. I hope the position is everything your looking for- Personal Care and Assisted Living are getting to be t...

12. Not sure

    sls73 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in LTC Directors

    I am from PA and it appears they are having you taking a Assisted Living Administrator exam- basically you would be able to practice as an Administrator in Assisted Living.

13. MDS Coordinator Certification Program

    sls73 replied to Back in The SaddleRN's topic in MDS

    I also received my certification through AANAC. I took mine on-line by reading the material and taking the quizes and final at the end. The on-line learning is a self-taught course as you just read/study the materials and take the quizes/tests, but i...

14. Inactivation

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in MDS

    Put a paper MDS in your admission packet and have the nurses fill out three items- name, date of entry and the ARD. They can pick any date up to day 8 for the 5 day that way you can say it is set. You can adjust the date when you come back to suit yo...

15. Inactivation

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in MDS

    Thanks for the information, much appreciated!