I'm currently on orientation for at an ALF and here are some things that just may be deal breakers for me:
1. CNAs do NOT do any vital signs at all, even though it is in their scope and job description. When I asked the DON why she states its because they are already doing care.
2. Left over narcs are kept in a cardboard box under a desk that is accessible to everyone.
3. Med techs check blood sugars and give insulin.... didn't see that in their job description
4. Instead of calling or faxing the doc they send him emails.... so not used to that
5. CNAs or caregivers are poorly trained and don't even report falls.
6. Narcs are not counted at shift report by med techs
DixieRedHead, ASN, RN
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