sls73

sls73

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  1. Where do all the MDS Coordinators live?

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I finally ended up growing my own. My Restorative Nurse who is a LPN is detailed oriented, organized, and anal- all the qualities needed to be a good MDS Nurse. I sign off when the MDS is complete,...

  2. Where do all the MDS Coordinators live?

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I was a RNAC, and was trying to hire one when I took over as DON a few months back. We got a few applicants when we advertised. I found most applicants in my area had no experience and didn't even...

  3. 8 or 12 hour shifts for nursing staff?

    sls73 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have 8 hour shifts. I just think it would be harder replacing call offs with 12 shifts. I know now if there is a call off and I just ask the staff to stay over a few hours I get "No". Normally they...

  4. What Sections of the MDS do you fill out :)

    sls73 replied to kujhawkrulz's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Social Services completes: AB, AC, AD, A, B, E, & Q. They write their own raps on those Cognition, Behavior, Mood and Psychotropic Drugs(she is the one who coordinates and sits in Psych MD...

  5. How will I correct Prevalence of antipsychotic w/o psychosis - QI/QM?

    sls73 replied to lionjr's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

  6. down coding?

    sls73 replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    maybe i am misunderstanding you. i am not sure if you are referring to r2b, but all i am signing off there is that the mds is complete. i am not signing that it is accurate. i have other disciplines...

  7. Glucometer / Infection Control

    sls73 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I better check out the manufactures recommendations tomorrow....we use alcohol wipes b/t use on the glucometers. Housekeeping does disinfect the handrails and door knobs though already. We also...

  8. ADON'S what are your duties and what and how many hours do you work?

    sls73 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I probably need to clarify his 45 - 50 hour work week. We dont get paid for lunch so technically it is only 40 to 45

  9. ADON'S what are your duties and what and how many hours do you work?

    sls73 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a 59 bed facility and have a RNAC/Staff Development nurse and a Restorative Nurse- that may help when I explain the ADON. I dont call the position a ADON but a Nurse Manager and he works rougly...

  10. Can the DON make you stay for OT if the next shift doesn't show or is called off?

    sls73 replied to TonyaM73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Capecod. I am a DON of a facility. I am willing to take my turn in coverage and have done so. When you figure out the hours I put in- I make much less $ then the nurses. Thats OK. I took...

  11. Oxygen Administration

    sls73 replied to pmnurse615's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I allow my aides to only change it if the oxygen order is straight up ie- O2 at 2L via nasal canula, but if it is a titrated order ie- O2 to keep sats above 90%(which most of mine are)...they can't....

  12. Cdiff, MRSA, VRE precautions

    sls73 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I understand the logic of the private room with C-diff, but what if your beds are full. That is what drives me crazy- I understand the principles, realistically though it is hard to

  13. call offs

    sls73 replied to worldqueenie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I agree. I know I can't afford it out of my paycheck. I believe genuine "pleases and thank-you's" go a long way. My staff also know that I will help if needed, I am no better than them. A positive...

  14. ADON pay scale

    sls73 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My ADON makes roughly $70,000 a year. Also puts in more than his fair share of hours and being on call. I wont say that it's 12 hour consistently everyday, but if there is a call off or an admission...

  15. DON work hours question..

    sls73 replied to Marshall1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Oh my...don't I wish I only had to do 40 hours a week. I have awesome staff who will help out, but still till you handle all the mini "crisis's" that come up-its a long day. I sometimes cant even sit...