ltc

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1. How many CNA's work

   ltc replied to RNIAM's topic in Geriatric

   Our units are anywhere from 37-39 residents per unit. SNF has Full time Nurse Manager, Part-time Asst. Nurse Manager Minimum 2 staff nurses, 5 CNA's, Full time unit secretary, Res. Service Tech, 4 hrs a day Mon-Fri (makes beds, water pitchers, strai...

2. med errors

   ltc replied to ltc's topic in Geriatric

   There are points assigned to four categories. Points based on type of error ie:(omission, extra dose etc.), route (po, iv, sc, im), class of drug (narcotics, cardiac, anti-histamine etc.) and why error occurred (transcription, did not verify MAR, did...

3. med errors

   ltc posted a topic in Geriatric

   If anyone is using a point system for medication errors, would you please share?

4. documentation

   ltc posted a topic in Geriatric

   Has anyone streamlined their documentation in their facility? Also, does anyone know of any resources available to help fiqure out what's really required vs. everything that has been put into place because of a problem 5, 10, 20 years ago? I think we...

5. fall prevention program

   ltc posted a topic in Geriatric

   Does anyone have a fall prevention program in use they would like to share? We have been doing fall prevention forever but want to write it into a program. Also any info on what fall risk assessment you use would be great! Thanks

6. absenteeism

   ltc replied to AGI's topic in Geriatric

   We have a written policy for Attendance: 3 episodes in a 3 month period Verbal 2 more in a 3 month period Written Counseling 2 more in a 3 month period Final Written Counseling Must be clear 6 months to wipe clean 2 more...

7. falls

   ltc replied to RNAC's topic in Geriatric

   Have you ever used a Merry Walker? They work great for some people. It has really allowed independence and decreased falls.

8. disapline solutions/suggestions

   ltc replied to netrn's topic in Geriatric

   We have a policy for Attendance and Tardy. 3 in any 3 month period is Verbal. 2 more in any 3 months is Written. 2 more in any 3 months if Final Written. (If 6 months with none wipes slate clean) 2 more in any 4 month period is Suspension, (3 days no...