littlebit1

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1. answering call lights in a reasonable time

   littlebit1 posted a topic in Geriatric

   We have identified a problem in which residents call lights are not being answered in a reasonable amount of time. Do any of you use "walkie talkies" or other products to assist in your faciility? We are looking at trying walkie talkies but would ...

2. Sentinel event

   littlebit1 replied to littlebit1's topic in Geriatric

   Forgive me if my question seems ignornant however new in the LTC area- if the fecal impaction required an enema however the resident was transferred to the hospital with the dx of fecal impaction among other dx. The impaction was relieved with an ...

3. Sentinel event

   littlebit1 posted a topic in Geriatric

   If a fecal impaction is considered a "sentinel event" does that mean you have to self report?

4. chart review

   littlebit1 replied to littlebit1's topic in LTC Directors

   Capecod Please PM me Thanks so much You will be able to use the PM and Email function on this board when you have 15 posts on the board.You may receive PM's but you cannot send until you have made 15 posts.Please do not post your Email address on the...

5. chart review

   littlebit1 replied to littlebit1's topic in LTC Directors

   Capecod I would really appreciate your form. I have some serious work to do and again like I said I am not sure where to start. Thanks

6. chart review

   littlebit1 posted a topic in LTC Directors

   I am new in my position as DON. We should be having a survey in the next 2-3 months and I am trying to prioritize what I should be reviewing. Does anyone have a checklist on what I should be reviewing in the residents charts? The facility I am at ...

7. Looking for Daily PPS Meeting Worksheet

   littlebit1 replied to Callinurse's topic in MDS

   please also send me your worksheet Thanks

8. Introductions--It's all about YOU!

   littlebit1 replied to NurseExec's topic in LTC Directors

   I'm new in my DON position. I have not been involved in LTC for over 10 years and I am amazed at some of the changes. For everyone I'm sure it is a challenge but I have inherited some major issues. Mostly "families who have been extremely upset ov...