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1. HELP! Am I asked to be doing something SAFE and Legal??

   newtonursing123 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   That was very, very helpful. Thank you JKL, I had no idea such things happened. And, thank you all. Very helpful information. So I work with an agency, but also know people (that got me into the...

2. HELP! Am I asked to be doing something SAFE and Legal??

   newtonursing123 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   And what happens if I just can't show up?!!! I already hurt my back

3. HELP! Am I asked to be doing something SAFE and Legal??

   newtonursing123 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hello, I am a new CNA. I have been working in home care. I was recently asked to covertly administer medications (I have been a medication (certified) aid) before. Also, for the family, there are two...

4. C.Diff Waste on Floor?

   newtonursing123 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you all for your comments. Both. I have seen ppl just pulling out chux to *chuck waste on the floor or wherever, then putting in proper disposal bags. I think we all agree that gloves are needed...

5. C.Diff Waste on Floor?

   newtonursing123 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you Hppy. It is certainly what I would do moving forward. I appreciate

6. C.Diff Waste on Floor?

   newtonursing123 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Yes we chatted. The bigger question however.... are those bags ok sitting on the floor for hours on end in places like outside the break room? I was taught to throw them out immediately. Thank

7. C.Diff Waste on Floor?

   newtonursing123 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hi all, I appreciate your input. I am new to nursing (student, CNA also) and signed on with a new facility. I have worked in long-term care before. I have a question. I noticed on overnights (there...