Callinurse

Callinurse has 16 years experience and specializes in mds coordinator, DSD, Vent Nurse, Rehab.

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1. ? Crede' of the Bladder

   Callinurse posted a topic in Wound

   I recently went out to a home vent case and the plan of treatment included a procedure that I have never heard of and I would like to know if any of you have experience with this. It was explained to me that if I push manually on the bladder area tha...

2. Now I've heard it all

   Callinurse replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in New Nurse

   I would ask her exactly why she couldn't interview you. Just ask her like you are asking her "How are you?" "Can you tell me why you will not be able to interview me?" See what she says. She may have forgotten to tell you that she'll have to get back...

3. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   Callinurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   Ok, this is one from the Rahab setting ..... "If you can pick your nose and feed yourself then I will not put your Penis in the urinal. You will have to do this yourself!"

4. Online program that CA will accept???

   Callinurse replied to Kitnurse's topic in LPN-RN

   www.wculearning.com I received ad advertisement from them today.

5. Aides Passing Meds

   Callinurse replied to PiperLPN's topic in Geriatric

   Is this a LTC = Long Term Care Facility or a ALF = Assisted Living Facility? In California in an ALF staff that have been trained to state specifics can assist in giving meds. If the pill or liquid needs to be put in the mouth they have to call the...

6. LPN nurse manager in LTC

   Callinurse replied to RubyRN,CHPN's topic in LTC Directors

   I am not sure but I have heard if the facility is less than 99 beds they are not required to have 24 hour RN coverage in the building. Calli

7. Help With Supporting Documentation.

   Callinurse replied to gonenutz's topic in MDS

   Man if you held down a 320 bed facility does that mean 4 assessments a day with every 4th one a comprehensive??? My hats off to you ! Calli

8. I have a confession to make

   Callinurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   It is a violation of the hospital policy if the policy is updated and it is a HIPAA violaition. It doesn't matter if it is a test result or any other part of your medical record. Check out this link: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ HIPAA itself is ...

9. I have a confession to make

   Callinurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, this is a HIPAA violation. I used to teach the classes when we first introduced this to all staff. It is even against HIPAA to look up anything on a patient on your floor that you do not work with. Please don't give the wrong impression to some...

10. I have a confession to make

    Callinurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    If you accessed your file in medical records it was probly according to HIPAA regulations. What you refer to as "presonal impressions" are actually part of your physicians assessment of your presentation. Just because you were anxious at one contact ...

11. Careplan websites/books/pda programs

    Callinurse replied to Barras's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that care plans must be individualized for each patient. Example: two patients with kidney failure might not have a fluid restriction. If you get the preprinted ones make sure before you use them that you cross out anything that is not ...

12. Ten reason to date a nurse:)

    Callinurse replied to lovehospital's topic in Humor

    Wow, I never thought my restraint skills would be used at home. I might have to try this one. Calli

13. Tube Feeding & 60 day spell of wellness

    Callinurse replied to MickRN07's topic in MDS

    you need to remember that reason for covering them must be related to the 3 day stay. if this resident goes our for pneumonia then the g-tube at this point which is no longer a new g-tube and is not related to the 3 day stay. this is an excellent re...

14. I have a confession to make

    Callinurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the HIPAA ensures that each facility will keep of log of who has had access to your medical record or any medical record. How can they do that if they don't know you accessed it. A lab result it self or an xray result it self is not the tota...

15. Careplan websites/books/pda programs

    Callinurse replied to Barras's topic in General Nursing

    If you check your local library you may find nursing care plan books. You may also check your local hospital. The library is often open to the public. Hope this helps... Calli