what would you do??

[Sammijo1122]

I work in a LTC as a NA and trying for my CNA. I am new here.

I was bitten by a resident a few days ago- he is non- communative, 38 y/o male with TBI. He is paralyzed but can use one arm, and boy does he. I nearly missed getting hit hard in the face while the CNA and I were trying to change him. He punches and bites. I don't know what to do. He bit me about 5x the other day. I am feeling like a failure.

what would you do??

Sammi:o

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Sammijo,

Did the resident's bite break the skin?

If it did your DON should have done more than just look shocked. And incident report should have been written and you should have been sent immediately to the ER. Also, your immunizations should be up-to-date before you begin working in any facility.

And listen to the DON, not a CNA.