kcherryrn

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1. Anyone have any good fall prevention measures

   kcherryrn posted a topic in Geriatric

   I have to address each fall in our facility, and provide a fall intervention. Sometimes I just can't think of anything else to do. Does anyone have any ideas to share. We frequently use audio alarms and mats, non-skid strips and material. We try ...

2. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

   kcherryrn replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric

   Julie You had asked for some of the forms we utilize at our facility......Sorry it has been so long I have not had "computer time" if you know what I mean.... Do you have a fax number so that i could send you some samples? Hope all is going well. KCh...

3. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

   kcherryrn replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric

   Sorry, I hit the submit button twice!!! kcherryrn :rotfl:

4. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

   kcherryrn replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric

   Hello, I have been working as a Restorative Nurse Coordinator for 6 years in Mississippi. As mentioned earlier, referring to your MDS will help some, but there is alot more info needed to begin this type program. I am not familar with any published...

5. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

   kcherryrn replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric

   Hello, I have been working as a Restorative Nurse Coordinator for 6 years in Mississippi. As mentioned earlier, referring to your MDS will help some, but there is alot more info needed to begin this type program. I am not familar with any published...

6. Need info for B&B Retraining and toileting programs

   kcherryrn replied to kcherryrn's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for the help! kcherryrn :kiss

7. A really boring question!

   kcherryrn replied to ComicRN's topic in Geriatric

   Our facility uses the diet sheet to help capture I&O. The nurse will highlight which Resident needs to have I&O recorded at the beginning of each shift. When the CNA is documenting the meal intake (while picking up trays) they see the highli...

8. Need info for B&B Retraining and toileting programs

   kcherryrn posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am a RN in long term care. I am looking to "re-vamp" our unsuccessful toileting program. I need info on what qualifies a Resident for this type program, what factors dis-qualify one? How does "dribbling" of urine come into play with a toileting p...