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1. Auditory Processing vs. ADD ?

   dpw replied to amnesia's topic in Disabilities

   My son was dx with nonverbal learning disability at 5 then as many are, dx with aspergers symdrome, severe add and dyslexia at 11. We have just now been referred for OT/PT evals. We began vyvanse this year and he has gone from reading 2nd grade to 5...

2. Have you heard of this?

   dpw replied to Itshamrtym's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I am a member of Melaleuca and have been for almost three years now. I will not go with out some of their products. They have a lotion that IMO rivals Eucerin. My daughter is sensetive to certain textures ; she doesn't like the feel of freshly washed...

3. Would love opinions? New age-y wellness, self esteem and wt. loss...

   dpw replied to kristenncrn's topic in Entrepreneurs

   It is true that finding a payor source is difficult.What about requireing clients to pay full or half up front then offer them assist to get reimbursement. Using this system (http://www.abccodes.com/ali/home/default.asp); it won't allow you to go out...

4. RN Having Their Own Clinic - What Types of Specialties

   dpw replied to EzraRn's topic in Entrepreneurs

   This may be of interest to you. http://www.abccodes.com/ali/home/default.asp

5. Getting Going in Pvt Dty Nursing!

   dpw replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Private Duty

   I would think that your liability would be the same working in either situation.All nurses should cover their own malpractice insurance even if the agency has a policy. I was told by the owner of the company I work for that this should be the case be...

6. GPS units - What's yours?

   dpw replied to Silverblitzen's topic in Home Health

   My family would get so frustrated with me because I would always be out later that I had planned because I got lost. My hubby and daughter got me a Magelan,not sure of the model, for Christmas. The best gift I have ever gotten!It's great for when you...

7. homebound status question

   dpw replied to dpw's topic in Home Health

   .."condition, due to an illness or injury, that restricts the ability of the individual to leave his or her home except with the assistance of another individual or the aid of a supportive devise (such as crutches, a cane, a wheelchair or a walker), ...

8. homebound status question

   dpw posted a topic in Home Health

   The agnecy I work for has told me that there has been a change in what constitutes homebound. They tell me that anyone who has to use a cane or walker to go out of the home meets the requirement. So, is this correct; the use of any assistive device m...

9. Gem city Homecare

   dpw replied to VinoLover2030's topic in Home Health

   Well, we did our own scheduleing;as long as we got in the number of visits; they did not get involved with it. I believe they couted 25 visits as full-time for benefits, which is awsome!Home Care hours are kind of up in the air as a whole. I work aro...

10. Gem city Homecare

    dpw replied to VinoLover2030's topic in Home Health

    Hi, I worked for Gem City about 4 or 5 years ago. If things have not changed, I would recommend them very highly. The pay was very fair, owners respected nurses and nursing. I never had difficulty getting therapies started for my patients. The only r...

11. ohio state independent provider pay

    dpw replied to dpw's topic in Entrepreneurs

    About how much do you have to save for taxes? Is it possible to hold it in a savings account that earns high interest, like HSBC online? The last time I looked, it was close to 5%.

12. ohio state independent provider pay

    dpw posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

    How long from the date care is given does it take Ohio to pay independent providers?What is the typical rate for RNs? Thanks

13. independent contractor forms for nurse

    dpw replied to marySanFranRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

    Has anyone purchased the above product? If so, what do you think about it?

14. comfort/companion doula service?

    dpw replied to dpw's topic in Entrepreneurs

    Thanks for replying Zahryia. You are correct about this being offered by some organizations. The hospice that we used for my dad would not provide an aide until it was nearly the end;about the last 5 days and an LPN over night. It seems that voluntee...

15. comfort/companion doula service?

    dpw posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

    what do you all think about this idea?offer clients some one to fill in the gaps that occur when the need is "custodial" care. the role of this person would be to teach stress management,comfort measures,dying or agingprocesses to family and a sourc...