Need time mgmt and organizational help

Specialties Geriatric

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Hi all, I am at a post acute SNF, and am really struggling. Our mars and tars are not organized very well and we can't change them to make more efficient. I know every place will b different, but is there any general advice that can be given to help me organize and prioritize my day?? We do bs, meds, wounds, breathing tx, whatever was passed from other shift, and of course have to chart on all. Have about 23-27 pts. Any wisdom is appreciated!!

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Specializes in Home Care.

I use the report sheet of all my assigned residents to plan my time.

On the sheet I write all the times blood sugars are due on my diabetics, as well as when they are due long acting insulins. I also note who needs BPs, vitals, charting etc.

I go through the TAR which is organized by room and on the back of my sheet write out who is due what treatment.

I organize the OTCs in the medcart the same way every time I work so I know exactly where they are. I also make sure its stocked with all the OTCs I'll need as well as make sure I've got enough MedPass, water, and applesauce before I start my medpass.

Then I divide up my day by medpasses and accucheks. In between I do treatments and charting.

Oh, and I don't take a lunch. I might take a couple of 10 min breaks.

I prefer the 12 hr shifts I work on the weekends because I have time to get everything done. The 8 hr shifts go by too quickly.

Hope this helps.

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