babs1963

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1. Home Health RN Pay Per Visit HELP

   babs1963 replied to nolanurse504's topic in Home Health

   Chicago, I was offered 70 SOC, 60 recert, 50 visits. Can't remember dc. No mileage. But I took another job @ 70 SOC and recert, 45 all else. No mileage.

2. How lind do you typicallyspend in pt home for just a reg visit

   babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

   How long do u typically stay for regular visit. ( sorry for typo)

3. How lind do you typicallyspend in pt home for just a reg visit

   babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

   My reg visits run 40 min even if all goes well. Is this too long? I can be done earlier but they want ro seem to gab

4. start if care oasis time frames.

   babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

   Squeege i was. Wondering too if u have copy of soc cheat sheet that u would like to share

5. call the ambulance?

   babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

   As always thanks for input, we help each and learn from each other.

6. start if care oasis time frames.

   babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

   Thanks, i think i'll make a cheat sheet too! Love the idea

7. start if care oasis time frames.

   babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

   Do you spend the 2.5-3 hours at the. House with the pt? Or do you spend an hour with the pt and the rest somewhere else filling out paperwork. I'm new and it takes me 2 hours with the pt, filling out oasis, then I go home and spend another 30 min f...

8. call the ambulance?

   babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

   Hasn't happened. What if pt needs ambulance but doesn't want to go bc of the cost, or whatever? Can I still call if I feel it is warranted? Bc the pt can refuse the ambulance, therefore I covered my A, along with documentation. Or should I just c...

9. start if care oasis time frames.

   babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

   What is the average time to start a pt. It takes me about 2 hrs and I use the oasis page by page. Others tell me they do it in an hour, others tell me they don't use the oasis in front of the pt, but rather fill it out after the visit.

10. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Yes thanks

11. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Acls is for er, I looked into dm educator but I don't have enough time in the field yet

12. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Rn less than 2 yr

13. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    I looked up and it said there were no more certificatiins

14. when must I respond by when a patient calls.

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Always thanks to all who reply.

15. lasix bid: how close can u take this 8am & 4pm?

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    Pt complains of freq night urination. Lasix bid. He takes 8am & then 7pm. I believe the 7 is too late, can he take 2nd dose at 4:30 instead of 7pm