Computers in Home Health Nursing

Berta · May 22, 2004

I wouldn't sign anything holding me responsible for that laptop, esp considering the environments you are bringing it into.

I know that my own personal laptop has prevoked more curiosity in children and others than any other new toy. And that is just inside my own house. Its been banged, tipped over, dropped, and had stuff spilled upon. Thank God its a hardy brand. :uhoh3:

I can't imagine bring one into a patients home. It would certainly be handy, but its gonna get broke.

ReluctantMonk · May 22, 2004

Thanks Berta. I've been hearing the same thing from some of my non-nursing friends.

RubyRN,CHPN · May 23, 2004

Ditto here. Yes, we were asked to sign an agreement for damage. When it came down to it from what I understand, one nurse is on her second or third computer in 2 years. She has never had to pay to replace it. I notice she carries it around without a case (which was provided by the employer). I often wonder if it were me would my employer require me to pay to replace mine.

ReluctantMonk · May 23, 2004

:) Thanks Ruby. I see a trend developing.

renerian, BSN, RN · May 23, 2004

I assume they do not mean normal wear and tear?

renerian

Home Health Columnist / Guide · May 23, 2004

Don't know what my agency's policy is--will inquire. Know they just upgraded ~100 laptops due to database upgrade.

Ours are Toshiba, about 5 lbs and do go into some dirty homes.

ReluctantMonk · May 23, 2004

You're right Renerian, it does not include normal wear and tear.

NRSKarenRN- I would appreciate any info you gather.

~~~~~thanks to all

lyv33 · May 23, 2004

Our agency has insurance on our laptops.

singelais · Jun 19, 2004

Iyv33,

I was wondering who did your company use for insurance? Ours in trying to tell us to submit a claim under our homeowners Ins.