Smarteena

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1. Kardex

   Smarteena replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC Directors

   My facility went "paperless" about 6 months ago, with one exception -- we still print out Kardex-type information as we always did. Each unit of about 25 residents has a form which lists the care basics for all 25, how they transfer, toilet, eat, spe...

2. ltc desk/treatment nurse newbie

   Smarteena replied to malicexmirage's topic in Geriatric

   When I was new, I remember having the same thoughts and feeling so incompentent, slow and frustrated.... I can't begin to tell you how many days I would punch out on the clock and then stay for a couple of hours to complete my work (illegal to do wit...

3. VENT!!!

   Smarteena replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric

   I guess it depends on what the expectation is re the management where you work. At my facility (and throughout the company), it is expected that the DNS or RCM steps up and helps if they are unable to find replacement nursing staff. Over the years,...

4. Does your LTC get mad when you send patients do the ER?

   Smarteena replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

   The goal for the (LTC) company I work for is to catch changes of condition *early* so they can be treated in the facililty. It is incredibly stressful on both residents and their families to send them to the hospital, and better for all (resident/fam...