Gloria Blackmon

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1. Alpine Swing

   Gloria Blackmon replied to Gloria Blackmon's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks!!!!

2. Alpine Swing

   Gloria Blackmon posted a topic in Geriatric

   Has anyone ever hear of this type of transfer device. I would think that it is akin to a hoyer or Sarah lift. I need this information as soon as possible. Can anyone help me with this. Thanks!

3. Documentation & Standard of Care Issues

   Gloria Blackmon replied to Gloria Blackmon's topic in Geriatric

   First, I'll ask you, do your nurses really know what they are supposed to be charting on? Sounds simple, but I feel that at least 40% of the time, nurses aren't sure what is necessary for Medicare documentation, etc. I have discovered this in deposi...

4. Documentation & Standard of Care Issues

   Gloria Blackmon replied to Gloria Blackmon's topic in Geriatric

   I agree that some of our elder abuse is a direct result of CNA's having way too much work heaped upon them to accomplish. One of the issues that I have constantly been confronted with in educating hospitals in the area of Skilled Nursing is that old...

5. Documentation & Standard of Care Issues

   Gloria Blackmon replied to Gloria Blackmon's topic in Geriatric

   Dear Cristina, I see nurse's that do not know what OBRA stands for and have never been taught the guidelines that they are supposed to follow. I see increased confusion about what the care plan interventions are because this has been lumped in with ...

6. If my employer schedules below state regs can I be held responsible if ohmbudsman

   Gloria Blackmon replied to Rosie's topic in Geriatric

   Dear Rosie, you would not be held accountable for the staffing level but would come under scruitiny if the work required could not be completed as ordered, as required by state regs. You would want to document in some form that the DON was made aware...

7. Documentation & Standard of Care Issues

   Gloria Blackmon posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am a RN who does medical-legal review for attorneys and my specialty area is LTC. I have worked almost 17 years exclusively in this area as a staff nurse, educ. coordinator, Alzheimer's unit Dir, and DON. I work both sides, plaintiff and defense. ...