I have been the MDS cord for 2+years. I have learned to stream line, but it is true it does vary. Espically if your resident has mental issues, behavior, mood, pain, falls etc. On a complexed resident...
In our facility, if the MRSA is colonized then we don't observe isolation prec. I had a pt just admitted w/MRSA of the skin. (MRSE) thinking that is what it was, anyway She got sick quick on me,...
We all unfortuately go through the low census symdrome. I think what you are saying do you work for a chain of LTC's? Hope your DON is giving them facts and providing a good arguement for your needs....