I like your method of the dot. I had never thought of it. I was a float nurse at my last job and in any given week, I had to pass meds to at least 27 to 30 residents per day. That is a lot of meds to take in consideration. The dot would have come...
This was normal for me. I worked 3-11. I passed out medications, did treatments, ran up and down the halls to answer phones for doctor's calls and calls from family members wanting to know how MOM ate at breakfast. Ran to rooms to check on residen...
The leaflets are a good idea. I guess that I am not thinking clearly. I have already informed the company that I will need more time. They are very helpful. However, I will see if they also have the information.
I have just started a new job in HH. I am orientating for Pediatrics having just left LTC. My problem is that there are quite a few things that I am running into that LTC never had, such as insulin pumps (we gave injections), vents(never used) and ...
cathy54 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health
I am also starting in HH on Monday. I am going into Pediatrics. Big change from geriatrics. Nervous? You betcha!!!!! LTC just was not an option any more.
cathy54 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health
I have an interview this morning with a HH agency. I am trying to go from LTC to HH. Your questions and answers are extremely helpful for me at this time. Thanks
This is what I mean by common sense. I totally agree that State should have to come in and work with the residents for at least a month, before passing out guidelines
There is one question I would like answered. How is a floor mat a restraint. Unless, I read it wrong, I cannot figure it out. The BS and stupidity of management is what finally has made me want to go to Home Health. I love working geriatrics, but...
How long on average does it take to hire with Home Health Agencies? I live in the Central Texas area, and have put in numerous applications, with no success. I really want to do Home Health, and am willing to wait as long as possible. Should I wait...
Thank-you Commuter. I would also like to add the facility social worker to the list of agrivations. Never comes out of his office. Makes decisions, not based on residents needs(that have been charted on continuously), but on money. I also love t...
cathy54 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
I really would like to do HH. I have just left a Nursing Home. Lord willing I will NOT work at another one. I need a change in direction. I believe that HH is it. Thanks for letting me know what to expect.