CNA's not following policies and procedures

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Good morning everyone. I need advice. I have been working as an RN in LTC for 3 years. I love the residents and most of the staff. My problem is I have 3 cna's who do not follow policies and procedures, especially when it comes to transferring residents and not following standard precautions, ( they don't like wearing gloves). Occ. they are not very kind to coworkers and residents. I have been trying to deal with the issues on the floor but have had no success. I have now began documenting and reporting theses things to management. To make a long story short, I was disciplined for this. Supervision said I was "picking on them". CNA's were not disciplined and I am no longer permitted to be Charge Nurse. I am now working under an LPN whom I have total respect for but does not wish to get involved in the politics of it all. My concern is my nursing licence. Any advice as to what to do? Please help.

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I've been a LPN for centuries, Never had to supervise an RN. The whole place doesn't sound kosher. Maybe write a letter to the owner or CEO pointing out that if a patient is injured, they could be sued by the family big time. CEO's understand money. I've done this on a cations. The Things were fixed quickly. Also, I just thought you might get in touch with the BON in your state to see if LPN can be a supervisor to an RN.

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Did you take it up with the CNAs before you reported it? As a CNA, I take the nurse's criticism very seriously. Then again, some people just don't care.

Maybe you could explain to them the seriousness of not wearing gloves. I really don't get the whole not wearing gloves thing, though. Do they like touching feces?

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Thank you for all your advise, you guys are great. To answer some of your questions, yes I have talked to them, numerous times, about wearing gloves not only to protect themselves but also to protect the residents. I also discussed the need to follow plan of care as to transferring etc... I helped them constantly as I was a CNA for 8 years. I have total respect for the work they do. I understand how difficult it may be. But the fact is this is a county facility and we have good staffing compared to other facilities. I am going to take your advice and find other employment, I have already started looking. Any prospected employers out there? From Schuylkill County, or Berks County PA. Thanks again

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Specializes in Geriatric LTC.

Not wearing gloves because they don't feel like it? Waste of time? How about infection control? If they can't be bothered to wear gloves, they can't be bothered to wash their hands between rooms/changes. Disgusting.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Same problem. But one side they're telling me to do something and then when I do I get reprimanded in front of the CNA I was trying to disipline!!!

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