Marti Ann

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1. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

   Marti Ann replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   In NC here is the law http://www.ncbon.com/prac-badgelaw.asp. All residents and Pts have the right to know who their medical staff is. Sorry for your troubles.

2. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

   Marti Ann replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

   Great answer.:monkeydance: Do you know the difference between a MA vs CNA? Thanks

3. Sexual health and the elderly

   Marti Ann replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric

   Most definitely rights are being violated. Please call your local ombudsman council. This can be done and no one knows you called anonymously. This is so very wrong of the staff. And if the women want there vibrators it is there right to have them. P...

4. Omsbudsman experiences?

   Marti Ann replied to germain's topic in Geriatric

   http://www.ltcombudsman.org/static_pages/help.cfm

5. Omsbudsman experiences?

   Marti Ann replied to germain's topic in Geriatric

   What is an Ombudsman? An ombudsman is a specially trained and certified volunteer, who has been approved by the governor. He/she has been given authority under federal and state law to identify, investigate and resolve complaints made by, or on behal...

6. kissing a pt/ resident

   Marti Ann replied to Marti Ann's topic in Men

   A nurse openly (in front of staff and supervisors) greets some of his elderly patients in a LTC setting with a kiss on the cheek stating this is a way he shows compassion and caring. He denies any sexual implications. patients refer to him as a ge...

7. kissing a pt/ resident

   Marti Ann posted a topic in Men

   A nurse openly (in front of staff and supervisors) greets some of his elderly patients in a LTC setting with a kiss on the cheek stating this is a way he shows compassion and caring. He denies any sexual implications. patients refer to him as a ge...

8. Feeding Assistant in Nursing homes

   Marti Ann replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric

   What do you think? "QUOTED WITH PERMISSION AND GRATITUDE: Volume 9 Number 150 Thursday, August 5, 2004 ISSN 1091-4021 News Nursing Homes Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Targets Rule on Nursing Home Feeding Assistants SEATTLE--Nursing home residents in ...

9. Hiding meds from residents. What do you think?

   Marti Ann posted a topic in General Nursing

   Dear Colleagues, In the instance where a schizophrenic resident is refusing to take his medications in a nursing home, under what circumstances (if any) can a nurse hide medications in the patient's food, and does it matter if it is an antipsychotic ...

10. What Did You Know About Elder Abuse?

    Marti Ann replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric

    This is a wonderful web site and list server I use for elderly abuse. As an Ombudsman and nurse, we fight for the rights of elderly residents every single day. If you have a questions or I can help you, please email me can [email protected] http:...

11. Infection control Exam, Need test

    Marti Ann replied to Marti Ann's topic in Disease

    Dear Melba, Thank you, Thank you and Thank you. This is so wonderful.Oh and so are you!!!

12. Proposed Bill"Certified Geriatric Specialists" CNA passing meds and doing tx

    Marti Ann replied to Marti Ann's topic in Safety

    Hi, this came in today. Looks like the bill passed!!! SB 492 Passed the Senate 39-0 on 3/3/04 HB 189 Assigned to Future of Florida's Families Committee I'll keep you up to date with anymore changes...

13. Infection control Exam, Need test

    Marti Ann posted a topic in Disease

    Hi Nurses, Does anyone have an exam for nurses on infection control in "word" or pdf they could share with me. In long term care, but anything will do. I am searching on the web. I am only finding articles. thank you in advance. [email protected]

14. Feeding Assistant in Nursing homes

    Marti Ann replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric

    Health Issues: Long-Term Care Feeding Assistants NSCLC is opposed to federal regulations that allow nursing facilities to use minimally trained "feeding assistants" in place of certified nurse aides. These regulations allow feeding assistants to ...

15. tutorial: How to use the forums

    Marti Ann replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    thank you ,it is great. Is there a spelling checker somewhere, I missed? I make so many mistakes. I don't see them tell later. keep up the great work here you all! I love them all.