lukesbaby

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1. CNA's always on their cell phones

   lukesbaby replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Most facilities have cameras. Just get the date and time so they can review the

2. New Admission Documentation

   lukesbaby replied to LatteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Legally if you get an admission you must call the MD and verify all of the orders and diagnoses. You must enter the diagnoses and orders into the computer and notify the pharmacy, kitchen of diet and...

3. CNA's always on their cell phones

   lukesbaby replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You need to look at the company policy in regard to cell phone use then put in a complaint in writing in regard to the violation. It's up to their supervisor to enforce it. If this interferes with...

4. How to give a 2 week notice

   lukesbaby replied to penny186's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   If you plan on staying employed there then you go to HR and make arrangements for whatever date to change your employment states from full time to on

5. Scheduled and PRN Doses

   lukesbaby replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   A medication can only be given safely every so many hours. For example if someone gave a resident Tylenol for a fever then one hour later the resident complained of a headache you cannot safely...

6. Can an ADON be an unlicensed Person?

   lukesbaby posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Can a skilled nursing facility hire an unlicensed person to be an Assistant Director of Nurses? Write up on an assignment board the ADON's name with the initials LVN after it even though according to...

7. DON with no authority

   lukesbaby replied to stella789's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   One Director of Nurses is responsible for the 24 hour oversight of the entire nursing staff I.e. RN, LVN/LPN, CNA, in a facility. So it depends on who the DON of record for the facility is in regards...

8. Is it normal that some nurses won't give out meds to their patients?

   lukesbaby replied to The0Walrus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Professional standards dictate that we identify the resident, check the order for the time, check the medication to make sure it is the correct med and the correct dose, That the medication is given...

9. Assistant Director of Nurses has no Nursing License

   lukesbaby posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I work in a Skilled nursing facility. The Assistant Director of Nurses has no nursing license. No RN no LVN. Not even a CNA. She uses the title Assistant Director of Nurses. On the board where we have...

10. DSD Certificate On Line Course

    lukesbaby replied to lukesbaby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In California DSD is an abbreviation for Director of Staff Development. Thank goodness I was able to find a Director of Staff Development Certificate course on line through Joshua Tree Private School...

11. DSD Certificate On Line Course

    lukesbaby posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello. I need to get a DSD Certificate ASAP! Any recommendations or information would be