I am sure there is some good info on this site already for this but with Matthew about to hit the FL coast (that's me) and I'm scheduled to work I want to be prepared (now that I'm off work.)
I am an incredibly new nurse (3ish weeks.) I work LTC/Short-term Rehab.
What should I expect to bring with me in a bag in case I am there for a few days on end?
I figured food, change of clothes, some toiletries like deodorant, my personal prescriptions. Anything I am missing?
What do you recommend I do if the EHR goes down?
By this I mean, I am not completely familiar with everything patients get/receive as of yet. If the EHR goes down and I don't have access to their eMAR do you recommend I refer to their chart or should I try to maybe jot down times of meds/tx for each pt in preparation of in case we are without electricity although I am assuming we have a backup and will have to confirm (many pts on O2.)
And if that is the case, do you recommend I try to keep some form of paper documentation of when medications were given, etc?
I am not sure what else to ask at the moment. I just want to be prepared as best in case I am there with my patients for a few days time! If you can offer any other suggestions that I haven't thought of please, do!
As of right now, when I asked one of the unit managers our plan for the hurricane yesterday she stated she didn't know. I am not sure if they usually have a protocol or something since we do live in FL.
Thank you all for your time!!! And if you or your loved ones are in the way of the hurricane I wish you safety and if you can and need to to please evacuate although that is a choice for every individual.
sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN
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