robin_mds_nurse

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1. how often MDS C. work floor?

   robin_mds_nurse replied to pageplace's topic in Geriatric

   I have been an MDS nurse for 3 years. In the last 1 1/2 year or so, I have only worked the floor about 4 or 5 times, and that was when I was on call. We take call for a whole week at a time, every 5 weeks. I find that so many of the nurses have ...

2. MDS Questions???????????

   robin_mds_nurse replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS

   Hi Mermaid, since I know you & I work for the same company, I will tell you what I do. In datawarehouse on Knect, I print the 100 day scheduler for Medicare residents. It gives you the range for all the assessments. I pick all the dates for the ...

3. passed the CPNE!!!

   robin_mds_nurse replied to missnurse01's topic in Online Learning

   Congrats! I am just getting started, so I was wondering how long did it take you to finish?

4. Care plans...what is and isn't necessary

   robin_mds_nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with the previous posts. I make sure all my Raps are covered, and even then I combine problems as much as I can. I also care plan anticoagulants, dig, etc. OMG, the care plans would be 500 pages long if you careplanned every med & dx!

5. need info on MDS certification

   robin_mds_nurse replied to NYCRN920's topic in Geriatric

   Welcome to the board! Are you new to the MDS process? or are you just wanting to become certified?

6. throw in the towel with MDS

   robin_mds_nurse replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric

   I have been a MDS coordinator for 3 years. It took me a good 3 months to really know what I was doing, and another 3 to get comfortable. It is too bad that the other MDS coordinator is not willing to help you. This job is not for everyone! Tomorro...

7. Creams and ointment...foley care..

   robin_mds_nurse replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   We wrote a policy a couple of years ago that states cnts may apply some topicals to unbroken skin. So if there is an open area involved, the TX nurse or nurse assigned must do the applying. Also, we don't get orders for barrier ointments, it is on t...

8. Difficult Post/CVA Patient

   robin_mds_nurse replied to kamara23's topic in Geriatric

   Has she been assessed for pain? I often find that to be the cause of yelling, poor po intake, refusing therapy, etc. ~Robin

9. Admission Nurse

   robin_mds_nurse replied to anc33's topic in Geriatric

   I do the admission process from start to finish. I do the pre-admission screening, list diagnosis for Health Information to code. If they are not in for some reason, I have to find the ICD-9 codes. I do a 6 page nursing assessment, plus the suppleme...

10. Pre-pouring meds

    robin_mds_nurse replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric

    OMG this PHTLS person is obnoxious! Get over yourself! I have worked in LTC & acute hospitals, and have never pre-poured meds! When I worked the floor, I developed a routine. In LTC, you have the luxury of knowing how your residents take their me...

11. Anyone else here do pre-admission screenings and marketing?

    robin_mds_nurse replied to NE_Chris's topic in Geriatric

    My facility has a full-time admission director. When she receives a referral, the business office manager screens insurance, & I reveiw the clinical info. If I question if we can take a patient clinically, I have the DNS review it. Amen to the pe...

12. Facility Soap Opera

    robin_mds_nurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric

    That girl needs to seek employment elsewhere! She is putting the rest of the staff, residents, and visitors at risk. I would be afraid to work my shift!

13. MDS staffing

    robin_mds_nurse replied to FrazzledRN's topic in Geriatric

    OMG I am glad that I don't work for your DON. The DON I work for is always asking everyone what she can do to help! I wonder if your administrator & DON have ever heard of a DAVE audit! If you don't have the time to make sure the MDS is filled ...

14. looking for daily assessment forms for skilled nursing medicare residents

    robin_mds_nurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in Geriatric

    We go over what needs to be charted at our weekly Medicare meeting for the SNF residents, and the skilled charge nurses come & take notes. But it is still an ongoing problem. CapeCod is absolutely right in that you need to chart according to what...

15. MDS staffing

    robin_mds_nurse replied to FrazzledRN's topic in Geriatric

    I work for Kindred Healthcare. Yes, the test was intense. We went for 2 days. The first day we covered the RAI manual page by page! The second day was the test. I am glad they did it, to make sure everyone is doing the mds correctly. I was named MDS...