New (young) DON

Hello,

I am a new DON promoted from within my building 120 bed. I have 2 years SNF experience, including supervisory experience. I have been to one DON in training program with my company prior to being promoted. for background previous DON was fired d/t not staying on top of things for a lack of better term. Id like for that not to be me. I want to have a proactive approach and prevent fires before they start. Prior to this promotion I enrolled in school for my Masters full time ( asynchronous ). I have a few questions if there's anyone who have been in a similar position and or a seasoned DON can give me advice in general or on the following below ( I also will be shadowing 2 DONs from sister facilities for 3 days). I have a supportive administrator and what seems to be a great nurse consultant.

F tags : how you remember them all or keep them organized? Word doc paper binder?

What do you keep as hard copies? Im thinking of a master/command center binder I can always have a reference

Managing Staff Getting staff to " pull up their socks" many of the staff have a lack of urgency , very laid back and nonchalant

What do you prioritize ?

how you collaborate with admissions coordinators?

Education/Inservices.

Managing rehospitalizations/ falls/ infections

how do you organize your facilities policies to be in line with CMS guidelines

Collaborating with managers - ensuring all managers are " pulling their weight"

surgery readiness, I would like the culture to be survey ready everyday so its second nature when state is around