babiesbreath

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1. resident roster matrix and census report

   babiesbreath replied to babiesbreath's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the reply! Makes me fell better. I've worked in LTC for 15 years but as a floor nurse at different stations, as much paperwork as I've seen, I can't believe there is even more that I haven't seen! Will I be able to keep up with 76 resid...

2. resident roster matrix and census report

   babiesbreath posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in LTC and have just been told that I'm going to start being responsible for the resident roster matrix and census report. I've seen it and it looks like Greek to me! I know it has to do with the MDS and that surveyors want it when they come. ...

3. Gtube flushes

   babiesbreath replied to babiesbreath's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, now what about your flushes inbetween meds? Some say that when giving meds you are to flush with 30-50cc h2o between each med PLUS the routine flush. If I'm using the same orders as above and flush with 200cc at one med pass and then 50cc after...

4. Gtube flushes

   babiesbreath posted a topic in General Nursing

   There seems to be some debate about proper administration of gtube flushes, meds, and feedings at our facility. Let's say, for example, I have a pt. with the following orders: Glucerna at 70cc/hr per gtube continuous, Flush gtube with 200cc H2O Q4h, ...