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  1. Custom Orthotics

    longtermcarern replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    my insurance will not cover custom orthotics so my DPM had me order phase4 orthotics for support and to correct the heel pain I have. While they have helped considerably I still have some pain. She...

  2. Seizure Precautions

    longtermcarern replied to John Cusano's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In one LTC I was at, we were cited by the state for using side rails that were padded for siezure precautions. the reason why is if they have a seizure in a regular bed with the rails they could break...

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

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

    We take them q shift x5 days for new admits, bp's wkly for anyone on cardiac meds, monthly for all

  4. Foreign recruitment of nurses-thoughts?

    longtermcarern replied to flopmingale's topic in General Nursing

    nannanurse, I read with interest your post regarding all expenses being paid during training. Why are american companies willing to do this for person's from other countries but not for american's? My...

  5. Team Nursing?

    longtermcarern replied to plumrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues