dailysong

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  1. New Job as a Hospice Intake Nurse

    I'm per diem and I choose to cross train so I do mostly Admissions, but also field visits and just recently Hospice House. Admissions is my favorite! As Intake you will really learn all the rules and regs with Medicare & private insurance. W...
  2. implantable defibrillators/pacers

    I ran into this and remember huge difference between defibrillator and pacemaker. Pacemaker isn't a problem but the defibrillator can and has fired and it's awful! Don't forget, this is a huge legal area. Our facility has no written policy on this...
  3. Disposing of medications at time of death

    Our facility's protocol is to pour liquid meds into cat litter. Suppositories are crushed or microwaved and pour into the litter. Pills are also crushed and water added, etc. etc. The litter is then thrown away. While it's still a possible concer...
  4. How long are your visits in the home?

    I think the 45 minutes to 3 hours is very close to what you need to know. The point? There's a wide variety of needs. With new admissions, you can take three hours just getting meds organized and teaching. Remember, Hospice has a lot of teaching ...
  5. Hospice Career

    Yes, I've always thought I'd like Hospice but my friends, nurses included, kept telling me I was too "tenderhearted". I kept asking myself, "who else would you want at your bed when you're close to death than someone that is tenderhearted. Well, afte...
  6. Can onyone recommend a good liability insurance co?

    Yes, I had NSO until I found that I could get the same thing with my homeowners for the same money, and also enjoy better coverage for my home. Sad we must all think of this isn't it? The world we live in.....
  7. Can onyone recommend a good liability insurance co?

    There are some companies out there that offer the $1/$3 million coverage but don't overlook your homeowner's insurance plan. I have purchased individual policies but I now use a program through my homeowner's that covers me professionally and increas...