paullissa

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1. Computerized MAR

   paullissa posted a topic in Geriatric

   My work now had the MAR on computer. It seems to me that it's taking more time to give pills but at least people are signing off the medicine they give. I'm just afraid the computers are going to crash and then what are we going to do then?

2. No BP taken before BP meds??

   paullissa replied to brandinalove's topic in Geriatric

   I usually have to check their pulse before giving lopressor and there is a couple of residents now we have to take their BPs before giving the med. I think it's mandatory now per state regulation so we better get used to it.

3. Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

   paullissa replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

   We have a computerized MAR so ATBs are being given now. It's harder to forget to give any pills now. We did count Lyrica with one of the residents but I don't really see the point of it. That's not the first drug I think of that people would steal.

4. Is this Safe? Census: 45 / ID Bands: 0 / # of Nurses: 1

   paullissa replied to carriebarton59's topic in Geriatric

   We don't even have pictures with our emar computer system yet. Good thing I know most of the residents but if you're new there it would be very difficult. I don't think putting ID bracelets at a LTCF is necessary but pictures would be helpful.