RoadWarriorRN

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1. ProTime Machines

   RoadWarriorRN replied to RoadWarriorRN's topic in Home Health

   Hi NRSKarenRN, No CLIA waver needed for the machine as I understand it. Machine is only used by 3 nurses so cleaning is done at end of day with spray-down and wipe. We created a log for documentation that is a check-off and sign......... no proble...

2. average milage per day

   RoadWarriorRN replied to karbyr's topic in Home Health

   Major nursing shortage at our agency and management CONTINUES to take referrals!! Visits up to 7-10 per day (freq 2 of those will be Oasis adm) and 200-300 mi per day. We are all exhausted!!!!!!!!! RoadWarriorRN

3. ProTime Machines

   RoadWarriorRN replied to RoadWarriorRN's topic in Home Health

   Thanks to all for your replies! Still using the machines and have been having great results. Saves time and miles not driving to labs and patient's can be instucted immed re new dosing. NRSKarenRN........thanks for the links. RoadWarriorRN

4. ProTime Machines

   RoadWarriorRN replied to RoadWarriorRN's topic in Home Health

   Hi Isearl, We have 2 machines and they really do save time and mileage. Currently there is no Medicare reimbursment except for pt use if they have had a valve replacement. They cost $1200 to $2000 but you probably pay for the machine though in time ...

5. ProTime Machines

   RoadWarriorRN posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi, Wondering if any of you use one of the machines to do in home Protimes. If so, what machine do you use and what are your impressions? Any and all input appreciated!!

6. What's your caseload number and daily quota?

   RoadWarriorRN replied to PattiRN's topic in Home Health

   No way would I go back to a hospital. Even though HH paperwork, phone calls, etc are horrible at least I can do it at home in my comfy chair with my kids running around. I can also usually work my visits so I can make a MD appoint or go to a school...

7. What's your caseload number and daily quota?

   RoadWarriorRN replied to PattiRN's topic in Home Health

   In HH for last 12 years. Recently load getting worse...... caseload = 25-30 pts, 6-7 visits per day + 1 admission, 100-150 miles per day. Paper work and phone calls at home til 8-9p. On Call 1-2 nights per week. Work q3rd- 4th w/e. All this and ...

8. average milage per day

   RoadWarriorRN replied to karbyr's topic in Home Health

   I average 100-125 mi/day. I get $0.29/mi........what are you guys paid?? Doesn't come close to covering expenses!!