ajacob

ajacob has 3 years experience.

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1. Borrowing medication from different patients

   ajacob replied to Isitpossible's topic in LTC Directors

   Our pharmicist gets upset when we "borrow" any medication from another resident. It is considered dispensing meds to another resident which is not legal. If we call and get his ok to borrow we must document it. Especially with Narcotics it is not all...

2. Is it wrong?

   ajacob replied to conflictednurse's topic in Geriatric

   I think you should talk to the DON and let them know what exactly is going on during the weekend shifts. Maybe you could try to think of some solutions that would lessen your load. You cant do everything and they shouldnt expect you to either. Callin...

3. Sexual Harass of Staff by Residents?

   ajacob replied to TurtleCat's topic in Geriatric

   I work in a nursing home also. And at times the men will be inappropriate. You do need to let them know this type of behavior is not acceptable. Good documentation of the behaviors are important also. If someone is sexually inappropriate we will have...