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  1. Accepted DON Position!

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

    Congrats! I agree with the above post about not making changes right away. You need to learn the processes and procedures before you make improvements. Do not forget you have three shifts you are...

  2. FMLA

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

    I took 6 weeks off under FMLA for a hip replacement. I had to report it to the state for length of time I was off and had an interim DON cover me. She was not the ADON, but someone who worked in staff...

  3. Halloween Fun

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have staff dress up day and then we have trick or treat. Staff bring their children and residents hand out candy for about two hours. We were supposed to do it tonight but due to the hurricane it...

  4. Heights

    sls73 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We just finished our annual survey. We are still a traditional state, and they spent 4 days in our facility. We came out OK- infection control and heights are our two concerns. I will take it in the...

  5. Heights

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

    Well citation is in- we did get cited for F 0226 on accuracy of heights. Scope and Severity- D. On with the POC. I guess if that's the worst they could find I should be happy, it's just

  6. Heights

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

    We didn't used to measure again either after the admission height was obtained. When MDS 3.0 came into effect the dietician was asking us to do so. It is part of the RAI manual in section K 0200 that...

  7. How many days of orientation?

    sls73 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NA/LPN 2 weeks minimum, sometimes if you are new I find you need more help with time management then I increase it to make it 3. If you are a RN it goes 2 to 4 weeks. The new RN's from school...

  8. Side duties of MDS/PPS coordinators

    sls73 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Our building is 59 beds. We only average around 7 on Medicare A caseload. I have one MDS nurse, but she does not complete the MDS/Care plans in their entirety. Social Services, Restorative, Wound...

  9. What's All the Fuss

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

    We do not treat MRSA of the nares or give a private room. We just use good ole precautions like

  10. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    sls73 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have to work where your heart is- for me that is working in LTC. I have had multiple job offers at hospitals but have turned them down- it just didn't feel right. I have always worked in LTC-...

  11. Not sure

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

    Sorry answering your question- I would probably say Yes. Since this is an Assistant Director of Resident Services I would compare it to a ADON. I hope the position is everything your looking for-...

  12. Not sure

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

    I am from PA and it appears they are having you taking a Assisted Living Administrator exam- basically you would be able to practice as an Administrator in Assisted

  13. MDS Coordinator Certification Program

    sls73 replied to Back in The SaddleRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I also received my certification through AANAC. I took mine on-line by reading the material and taking the quizes and final at the end. The on-line learning is a self-taught course as you just...

  14. Oxygen Tanks

    sls73 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    [color=#545556]we are looking at various types of oxygen (concentrators, portables, battery packs) for a skilled nursing facility. i have worked facilities that switch everyone over to tanks and...

  15. Inactivation

    sls73 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    A resident goes out to the hospital on private pay and returns 3 days later as a Medicare Part A. She is admitted 3/27 and they complete a 5D assessment on 4/2/2012. Her 14D assessment was completed...

  16. Inactivation

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Put a paper MDS in your admission packet and have the nurses fill out three items- name, date of entry and the ARD. They can pick any date up to day 8 for the 5 day that way you can say it is set. You...

  17. Beds/Lifts/and Bed Pan sanitizers

    sls73 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are in the middle of construction and are buying new equipment. I was curious to see what others were using and what they liked/didn't like. I am also interested in how they are holding up for you....

  18. Inactivation

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for the information, much

  19. Inactivation

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks! Are you combining your 5D with the sig change? I read in an AANAC newsletter that CMS is billing default rates if you combine these two assessments- due to a computer glitch. I wasn't sure if...

  20. Thank you to the best staff ever!

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!

  21. Billing and MDS 3.0

    sls73 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Most of my RNAC experience is with 2.0 and the billing person and I worked together to have the billing completed by around the 5th of the month. Now things happened and there was generally one or two...

  22. I love my job, but...

    sls73 replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends on the area you live in- where I am nurses in the LTC setting make more then hospital

  23. What do you think about universal workers in LTC?

    sls73 replied to Moogie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are looking at going with versatile workers. They spend 80 percent of their time in a designated role such as NA and then 20 percent of their time in a role of their choosing be it dietary,...

  24. SigmaCare

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

    Let me hammer mine out and then I will share them with you- it may not work with your DOH, but I will share. Yeah- I have already told the administrator I am taking vacation when we implement all...

  25. should a RN be a med tec for a LPN

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

    I knew of a RN that only wanted to pass medications as she only worked every other weekend which left the LPN in charge. This was a mutual agreement and the facility knew this. Something went horribly...