Do you have LPN/RN teams?

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Hi

I work for a home health company that does intermittent visits. We cover 2 counties outside of Philly. Many of us have been swamped and seeing 7to9 pts a day. My boss was thinking about hiring a LPN per RN as a team. What do you think of this idea?

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I worked with many competent LPNs while I did home health. If a pt required multiple visits per week, many can be done by the LPN. Sometimes, one LPN worked with 2 RNs. It does take teamwork!

BTW - an experienced LPN taught me excellent wound-vac techniques and got me started on the best practices for that equipment.

Go for it!

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I think that's a wonderful idea.

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It's great from the standpoint of the agency because they can pay the LPN less.

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