Judy T

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1. IV tubing change

   Judy T posted a topic in Infusion

   Would people on this group be willing to share your policies on time frames for changing IV tubings? Currently we change the primary line every 72 hours and a secondary piggyback line every 24 hours. Is what you have based on long-standing policy or ...

2. Current concepts in wound care

   Judy T replied to phill30's topic in Geriatric

   To Heather27. Very nice web site for wounds! Is a bookmark now. Thanks for the posting.

3. staff developers

   Judy T replied to jwa's topic in Geriatric

   Just read your request for inservice nurse input. Am saddened to see no replies! I have been in inservice for almost 14 years at a 120 bed LTC in upstate NY and would enjoy some stimulating information. Actually, with so many other job duties (employ...

4. Need IV advice

   Judy T replied to tinkertoys's topic in Geriatric

   In our facility we know who are the "good" IV starters are so when a difficult stick arises, we call on them. One simple technique that I have used for years is to warm pack their arm. Use one or two towels soaked in warm water and wrap with chux or ...

5. CPR/LTC

   Judy T replied to Judy T's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks to Tara and Pathfinder for your responses. I think we have settled the issue as it is really clear cut. Either they are a documented DNR or else we begin resusitation efforts and ship out to the hospital. As we are LTC, there is rarely the con...

6. CPR/LTC

   Judy T posted a topic in Geriatric

   My DON has asked me about doing a new policy on CPR. She says that we need one that covers both witnessed and unwitnessed CPR, implying that if a long time has passed we would not institute CPR on a resident who does not have a Do Not Resuscitate. Do...

7. nurses and computers

   Judy T replied to Tom brenner's topic in Geriatric

   Dear Tom, I believe I fall into your category. I have been in Inservice Education for 13 years at a 120 bed LTC facility in New York. About two years ago our facility computerized for doing MDS's and I was fortunate enough to get my own PC and als...

8. Nurse Aides

   Judy T posted a topic in Geriatric

   We have always used the term nurse aides but just recently our staff said they wished there was another title for them. As they say, they really help the residents, not the nurses. What titles do other nursing homes use? Also, do you have any nurse a...

9. Central Lines

   Judy T posted a topic in Infusion

   Would anyone share their policy on flushing central lines?We are using a triple lumen for antibiotics (Nursing home setting)with the SASH method. Currently we are using 5cc Normal saline and 5cc Heparin (100 unit). What are others doing? Also, how of...

10. Inservicing Home Health Aides

    Judy T replied to Bridget's topic in Home Health

    Although I do inservice for long-term care, I think some of the same resources may help. I subscribe to a fantastic monthly publication called The Long Term Care Educator (Health Education Network, 11104 Glen Arm Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057. $80 for one...

11. Psychoactive Monitoring

    Judy T replied to raj4's topic in Geriatric

    In response to the question of monitoring psychoactive medications, our facility received a deficiency two years ago (NY) because of an error in documentation in using a psychotropic drug. Since then we have used a form that is right in front of the ...

12. LPN's and IV's

    Judy T posted a topic in Infusion

    I work at a nursing home in New York. Does anyone know where I can find the "rules" about LPN's doing Heparin flushes? I have heard that it is allowed and that it isn't allowed. I have looked at the dept. of health web site, but it is huge and unhel...