OK - here's the deal - I am a RCM/MDS type RN in a long term care facility. I've been here almost 5 years. At night and for lay downs after meals we have the CNAs lay residents down without briefs. They have the typical incontinence cloth pad and sometimes a paper pad on their bed. Pants are off. Blankets on. What I need to know is how other facilities do it.
The ombudsperson (don't you love them!) says it is a dignity issue and that folks should have briefs or underwear on. We have had very few skin issues from rashes, pressure, etc. So the question here is briefs (or boxers?) or not?
