koalalu

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1. National average for pt caseload

   koalalu replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice

   That is so true. I have 2 Nursing Homes in my territory and it can be a handful. I had at one point 5 clients in one LTC. I spent most of my day there and yet they still gave me 7-8 clients that day. All because they see it as hours saved with driv...

2. Death stories?

   koalalu replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice

   I haven't heard of the 3men/boys but I have patients in a nursing home that report of a little boy that visits as the clients are near death. It is amazing how they all describe him exactly the same way. We are talking about patients with a hsitory o...

3. Hospice CNA Frustrated re:caseload

   koalalu replied to southcarolina716's topic in Hospice

   I can't imagine how anyone thinks that is the norm to see 9 people in a day and do what we do. I rely so much on our HHA's as my eyes and ears on the days that I am not there. I also am having a problem with overload/burnout on my own caseload. I a...

4. Disposing of medications at time of death

   koalalu replied to RubyRN,CHPN's topic in Hospice

   Hi, Am new to the site and welcome all the great feedbacks I have been reading. I can tell you from my experience that I take a "clean" diaper (and you would be surprised why I say clean..LOL.) and drain the liquid Morphine and Haldol in the diaper ...