non medical personal care services, ??? from RN

[chitchatkat]

Hi Nurses, I am working for 2 Personal care agencies, one does home health as well, but I just do the pcw side. I take vitals signs at the intial visit and super isory visit for one, the other says we are not to do that due to the ct being non medical. How does your agency work? I also have nurses notes for one agency and not the other. Any thoughts??? An RN is required to do the screening for ADL assistance at the home and f/u every 50-60 days there after for supervisory visits. Can any nurses working within this role share their responsibilities?

[chitchatkat]

I am still working in personal care services. Really I'm surprised no nurses have commented on my post. There are tons of agencies especially in Wisconsin and I would like to start a group of RN supervisors to discuss our Rule and details about our job in order to get some evidence based practice going and just the groundwork of how to B able to utilize the nursing process to the best of the ability for the clients served. These services are going to cut costs tremendously. I believe that many people are going to continue to need benefit and utilize personal care. Please share your experiences and information. Thanks nurses!

[rkitty198, BSN, RN]

I work in acute care so I cant help much. I don't think I understand what you want to know. Might be easier to ask more specific questions rather than making vague statements and asking for input. Good luck!

[chitchatkat]

Thank you! I am so enviois of your critical care. Good job. This work I do is important but not as excitjng as your type. I tried to explain btr in a new post. Thanks for commenting!!!