Snawdad

You clocked in and implied readiness to work. Walking off for disrespected? What did your supervisor have to say about this situation? Need to get a green light from the Super before booking. Just because you were "reported" by a co-worker is certainly not a done deal. Far from it. Sorry for you. Job conflicts suck but a real part of any occupation. Good luck!

You didn't mention what color the toilet seat was? If it is black, use a small amount of black shoe polish to smear on the lid. If its white, it could warrant a little clear gel applied sparingly? Be careful though as you might get busy and sit on it yourself. Not good. On second thought, just forget the whole issue. Just try and get along and put the lid down. Just be ready the next time should your 'helpful' co-worker brings something else up. :)

I've started a new part-time job as an RN in a correctional facility:D. Meds. are presently being 'passed' by several non-certified/ non-licensed personel. I have been asked to help 'train' them to 'correct' this deficit.:stone In my state, Assisted Living Facility personel who pass meds are not required to be licensed or certified. (Only that they work directly under the supervision of a licensed nurse.) This is the closest senerio that I think they have going at this jail. My thought is that med passers should be certified (CMA's) at least. This is going to be long while at best. So, I am presently collecting basic med skills tests and critical medication issues that I can put forth. I realize this undertaking may be ill-advised and your in-put is welcomed. (try and not use the word "nutz" too many times :) I'm presently looking for basic meds skills tests and competency check lists to get started. Willing to share any? And you? How is your day?

Thanks so much! I downloaded a program from the internet and was able to open your power point. Very informative and moving.

My wife is leading an upcoming diabetes support group. We are planning on addressing this topic...Living With a Diabetic. She was diagnosed Type I 12 years ago. I would say it has definitely been a mutual journey as one expects with the arrival of any serious life-changing disease. My "contributions'' have not always been supportive or appreciated, but I would like to think I have "been there" for her as well. We continue to improve our learning curves and have a very good life together. Perhaps you who are living with your 'diabetic' would like to share a 'gem' from your experience. Diabetics? What did we do right? (and not so right?) What is important to mention when thinking of the one who is living with a diabetic?

Great food for thought. Thx. so much. Snawdad

Thanks so much for your reply. I value it. :) Snawdad

Helpful insights and info. you share. Thx. for your time. Snawdad

A concerned family member recently initiated a "Family Counsel" meeting open for all family members at this Oregon Assisted Living Facility. Our first meeings was very well attended. It was the stated intent of the newly formed "Counsel" to share knowledge, concerns, and hopefully bring about improvements that could effect our aging parent or parents that reside there. This first meeting seemed to empower us as family members by making staff and administration more aware of our expectations of quality care. Special care was taken to avoid making the outcome of this group a punitive experience for the facility or a "gripe" session for the counsel by emphasizing what the facility was doing right as well and recognizing the talented care givers. Everyone seemed to have a suggestion to improve conditions but the main areas of concern seemed to center around quality of food and medical supervision. Almost immediate improvements were noticed in the food service. The remaining concerns are perhaps more of an obstacle. 1. How often should the only RN make rounds to include minimal care residents? Not just resident problems as they come up. (She is the only licensed person in the 80 bed Assisted Living Facility.) 2. Medication Aids are not required to be certified. They pass oral medication as well as inject insulin. (licensed CMA's cannot do this) Should we now push for both CNA and CMA certification? With the hight turn over and apparent low availability of staff, I don't see how they can comply with this. I realize I can be seen as a "trouble maker" but am planning on especially presenting these two issues before the next counsel meeting. Comments are welcome. Any other "Family Counsel" meetings out here? Thanks. DJS Oregon RN

A family member recently initiated a "Family Counsel" meeting open for all family members at this Oregon Assisted Living Facility. Our new meeings was well attended. It was the stated intent of the newly formed "Counsel" to share knowledge, concerns, and hopefully bring about improvements that could effect our aging parent or parents that reside there. This first meeting seemed to empower us as family members by making staff and administration more aware of our expectations of quality of care. Special care was taken to avoid making this a punitive experience for the facility or a "gripe" session for the counsel by emphasizing what the facility was doing right as well and recognizing the talented care givers. Everyone seemed to have a suggestion to improve conditions but the main areas of concern seemed to center around quality of food and medical supervision. Almost immediate improvements were noticed in the food service. The remaining concerns are perhaps more of an obstacle. 1. How often should the only RN make rounds which include stable residents? Not just resident problems as they come up. (She is the only licensed person in the 80 bed Assisted Living Facility.)There are no cameras to monitor the facility. 2. Medication Aids are not required to be certified. They pass oral medication as well as inject insulin. (licensed CMA's cannot do this) Should we now push for both CNA and CMA certification? With the hight turn over and apparent low availability of staff, I don't see how they can comply with this. I realize I can be seen as a "trouble maker" but am planning on especially presenting these two issues? Comments are welcome. Any other "Family Counsel" meetings out there? Thanks. DJS Oregon RN