I am a LPN in a nursing home, responsible for 40 residents (average approx 5-10 skilled care)- accuchecks, meds, notifying md of changes, labs, take orders, etc., etc.... so we are VERY busy ALL day long. Time management is crucial. I am not a new nurse, this is not a new job.. It is just driving me NUTS at how many interruptions we get while on a med pass. Family members calling, CNAs wanting to ask questions or just chat, family members coming up to the med cart and talking, etc. All the interruptions while trying to pull someones meds makes it sooo easy to make a med error, and wastes lots of valuable time...Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this?
I pass meds on very busy ltc floor. 36 residents 10 that are very demanding . Call lights ringing constanly and 3 cnas on floor. Now the administration started standing outside of rooms as call lights go on. Do they go find cnas ,no they expect me to be answering lights toileting residents running after snacks turning someones tv up or down ect. I can not do this any longer and safety pass meds so I am moving on.
georgeanne
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I pass meds on very busy ltc floor. 36 residents 10 that are very demanding . Call lights ringing constanly and 3 cnas on floor. Now the administration started standing outside of rooms as call lights go on. Do they go find cnas ,no they expect me to be answering lights toileting residents running after snacks turning someones tv up or down ect. I can not do this any longer and safety pass meds so I am moving on.