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Hi, We do two rounds. First round call to come for medication. Second round patient's that have not come. I give the patient's the choice of coming in 2 to 10 mins. Most respond to this. Cheers Loray

Hi to all,:smiley_ab Where I work, 1. It is private so different laws to public.. How we handle it is 1. Risk assesment / any doubt re-clients or others safety all belts etc get put into locked store room. 2.We maybe asked by a Dr or manager to do a search. It is working on the edge..for sure...but I found its helped me to take action when I feel a client is at risk. 3. Any nurse can call a search & take belts etc by informing the Doctor mostly no problems with this approach. 4. We listen to our gut & take belts etc before we ring the Dr & tell them what we have done & why & And ask any problem about this action. 99% of the time all work as a team re-safety and it is well managed. I will get back to you about any articles. Ours is based on law is this the case with where you will be working. Cheers Loray:thankya:

Hi Epg_pei, Thankyou for the feedback I will add to our staff discussion. Cheers Loray

Hi, NSW (New South Wales Nurses Board )have a interesting download about stress management for nurses. I am interest to here about your 12hr shift and how it works for you and where you work.:smiley_aa Cheers Loray

Hi to everyone. :balloons: Where I work is an in- patient mental health .There is a discussion happening between the staff about shift times. Q. What are your most common start & finish times. e.g 7am to 1530hrs.. 1400hrs to 2200hrs ...2130 to 0730.:monkeydance: There are ideas here about a 1000hrs to 1800hrs. ????? Q. What are the most effective shift times to care for clients & for staff as well : ??????? Q. Is there feedback and experience of shift times you could add to our disscussion.:welcome: I would be most greatful to have your time and input to have some new ideas . Cheers to all Loray

Hi from Aussie Land, I am interested in how much is DBT being used and is it and effective therapy?:balloons: :balloons:

ALL Nurses are given two ears and one mouth. Learning to use our senses is part of our skills learning.

Hi Adrienurse, I have some ideas but don't now what a LTC is therefore I don't now if they would be helpful. Cheers Loray.