Talino

Talino

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  1. pps documentation??

    Talino replied to dysont's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PPS documentation, Medicare charting, Nurses' notes__ https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38146 Aaahhh ADLs... There is no regulation from CMS to constrain facilities to...

  2. MDS Roll Call Responders

    Talino posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To all who responded... thank you! Now, test your ability to calculate a RUGs score by just using a few crucial data. Scenario: During the last 10 days, a resident has a short-term memory problem,...

  3. HIPAA violation?

    Talino replied to moni rn's topic in General Nursing

    In this case, the entity assumed you were incapacitated, hence their actions. You have to disprove their assumption otherwise. 45 CFR 164.510 (b) (3) Limited uses and disclosures when the individual...

  4. Feeding Assistants

    Talino replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a 12 page guideline from the Federal Register which will give a you picture of what to include in the curriculum.

  5. MDS Roll Call Responders

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ... sent you a pm. It should provide you with an excellent ammunition;). 'am sure you can get plenty of help here too. Good

  6. Need help on finding......

    Talino replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ..just did a google search, hope this helps

  7. Debt ridden nurses?

    Talino replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    Aaaaah, the never ending debts... Membership fees - union dues maybe Uniforms - quite inexpensive, rather wear one than street clothes to work, plus they're a tax write off Equipment - steth the most...

  8. questions from cgfns

    Talino replied to kahoro's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread/t-38352.html

  9. Just a favor

    Talino replied to LadyboyKiM's topic in Emergency

    http://www.nyerrn.com/er/trauma.htm#a

  10. MDS Roll Call Responders

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the time of this reply, I see 351 views, and one reply. 'guess it's just you and me catlady:) Based on the New York City wage index (your city/town may score differently)... #1 =receiving IV...

  11. medicare coordinator

    Talino replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities do have separate positions, an MDS Coordinator who does primarily OBRA required assessments (Initial Adm., Annual, Quarterlies, SCSA), RAPs, and Care Planning; and a Medicare...

  12. Can a hospital help nurses communicate with patients?

    Talino replied to Molhart's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, if you really read the "stressed out posts" then you know why they're stressed. Afterall, they are the same ongoing stressors for more than a decade. So what've you got to sell my employer a...

  13. monthly summaries in LTC

    Talino replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Knowledgeable confident and responsible DONs think this way!

  14. Libido increase linked to parasite found in cats?

    Talino replied to jansgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pfizer can sell a woman's Viagra a lot cheaper, all they have to do is rescue those felines on death row in shelters. Maybe it would increase libido among you women, but I doubt a woman smelling "cat...

  15. Abandonment?

    Talino replied to msnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a case of: "The employer-employee relationship is ended without providing the employer with a period of time to find a replacement." Patient abandonment? No! But Employer abandonment, maybe!...

  16. Advice please!!

    Talino replied to sashibeak's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You seem to be a responsible student and did some research. But before I get killed by my fellow nurse and be hated by your beloved teacher, I'd rather give you a clue rather than an answer.... Here...

  17. foreign nurse needs help

    Talino replied to soon2binOK's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing homes deal with long-term nursing care w/ long-term debilitating illnesses. Turn over is usually very low hence duties become routine. If you can give injections, give p.o. and topical...

  18. is nursing home a starter for grads or medsurg?

    Talino replied to itsnowbegun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're a new grad, get your knowledge and skills honed a little faster in an acute setting. Besides geriatrics ain't your first choice. Don't make it your first mistake. Because of a slow turn over...

  19. Incident reports

    Talino replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    15 pages??? ... must've been designed by a defense lawyer -- sorry :) , but you're absolutely right ... it's the extremes. Unfortunately, to protect oneself from a litigious society, health care...

  20. Medicare Charting guidelines

    Talino replied to dimpsogre's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome! There is no specific guideline. The purpose of documentation is to prove to your Fiscal Intermediary that a skilled need is present and the care provided. During a Medicare audit, they will...

  21. Wanderguards & Pacemakers

    Talino replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're right, there's not much info on the wanderguard technology ... but thanks for raising that issue. I would assume it would be the same principle as with security devices used in department...

  22. Vital signs? How often do you take them on your LTC unit?

    Talino replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Frequency of VS check is apropos to the resident's condition. Good practice is common sense -- if it's imperative to identify or monitor a resident's medical condition or response to a drug regimen,...

  23. Aggressive Therapy

    Talino replied to LCPHrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL! Before you attack one of them, look closely at the resident. Your nursing assessment may not necessarily be conclusive to a therapist's point of view. Is the resident absolutely devoid of a...

  24. Priapism!!!

    Talino replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    I had triaged a 63 yr old male with same problem. He accidentally took Trazodone instead of Triazolam. Trazodone was his girlfriend's. He was treated w/ Terbutaline and responded well. The only one...

  25. allnurses chat

    Talino replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    How about a chat room indicator (re: number of people present) on allnurses home page? Maybe it'll draw people in when they know someone's in there.