NurseG77

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1. What to do? Very likely family using, selling, etc pt's meds

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   Ok. Now, should I notify my supervisor about what I am doing or no? My mom thinks I shouldn't. She said it is none of my supervisor's business. She said if I do to let her know I am covering my buttocks and looking out for my pt, which is my responsi...

2. Also, another question. CNA Scope in FL

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   I sure do! That is what I tried to tell the CNA yesterday. I am training with a new agency and have an interview tomorrow for another job, too. So, eventually, I am going to be giving a notice and I hope it is sooner rather than later! Nurse G

3. What to do? Very likely family using, selling, etc pt's meds

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   Yes, I have requested twice to my supervisor that a social worker be brought out to the home, but pretty much got the run around again or I really guess I should say no reply related directly to my request. She said she would send out another staff m...

4. Also, another question. CNA Scope in FL

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   The nurses and CNA's are independent contractors with the agency. They do not take any taxes out of our checks. I wonder how this relates to liability. What a situation! Nurse G

5. Also, another question. CNA Scope in FL

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   I didn't delegate nothing and I'm not going to do so. The part that confuses me about it all is that the nurses at the hospital were ...um...kind of making sure the CNA's knew how to do these things before the pts discharge. So, I do not know why hos...

6. What to do? Very likely family using, selling, etc pt's meds

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   Well, I am making preparation for the separation from the agency if you know what I mean. I do know for a fact the script is being filled per pharmacy. This pt is not older. So, I should make a report to adult services as well I suppose. This is terr...

7. Also, another question. CNA Scope in FL

   NurseG77 posted a topic in Home Health

   I am acquiring a new pt. The other day the staff and I went to see her before her discharge. The nurses there were saying the CNAs could suction her trach, put her foley in, and if I remember correctly, stimulate her bowels? Really? Is this so? That ...

8. What to do? Very likely family using, selling, etc pt's meds

   NurseG77 replied to NurseG77's topic in Home Health

   Thank you, Caliotter3. I will write the doctor a report and send it where he has to sign for it and where I get a return receipt. I called the board of nursing in my area (FL) and they told me to fill out a form online, but the site they sent me to d...

9. What to do? Very likely family using, selling, etc pt's meds

   NurseG77 posted a topic in Home Health

   What do you do when you highly suspect a family member is either selling, taking, or both a pt's medication? I have addressed this with my supervisor, but all I get is the run around. Long story short for you all. Have had pt for approx 3 months. Per...