litbitblack ASN, RN

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1. Showers in nursing home

   litbitblack replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It is what the residents wants no matter the facility policy. I would ask the facility if there is a policy stating how often and let them know he is reporting he hasn't gotten one and what staff...

2. DCRA assessment needed?

   litbitblack replied to melissak.mds's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I understand out of the facility 2r hours results in discharge

3. continuous glucose monitoring in long term care

   litbitblack posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am looking for others experiences with the dexcom use in nursing homes-specifically with family members monitoring them as well as staff. We have someone who is a brittle diabetic that prior to her...

4. Scheduling person that manages 2 separate buildings

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

   So to followup after my original post. The scheduling person is awesome. Of course it took some getting used to and changing habits that we had gotten into but to not have to deal with the schedule is...

5. Care Plans-In person or telephonic

   litbitblack posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Prior to COVID we were doing in person Care Plans every week. Now after doing telephonic ones for 3 years we do not want to go back to in person. Residents families have started asking about it (not...

6. Help! Paraplegic residents wanting to have sex. What are the legal requirements here?

   litbitblack replied to MrsLPN1983's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   check with your

7. Incontinent care

   litbitblack posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Is there a new practice for double gloving for incontinent care? We received a tag for infection control incont. care and are doing inservices. Our sister facilities infection control nurse is...

8. Section GG Beyond Frustrated

   litbitblack posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   So Nov. 1st we were told we had to start completing Section GG on the MDS and next October is when Section G will be going away. I am in a private pay facility. We do not bill Medicare. Therapy is...

9. Should I take the risk on a new job or keep my state pension ?

   litbitblack replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I am an ADON at my long term care facility and sometimes feel used and abused LOL. And it’s probably my own fault because of a sense of duty. I have been there 14 years and just the last 3 have been...

10. Not getting paid to chart?

    litbitblack replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Specialties

    I got in the habit of charting as I go so I rarely had to stay hover but yes you should get paid for

11. Scheduling person that manages 2 separate buildings

    litbitblack posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    So I was informed today that the administrator is looking at getting a person to do staffing so the don and I do not have to manage it and take Calvin ect. At first it sounds awesome- but then I...

12. Staffing Shortages

    litbitblack replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly it has been a struggle. We are private pay so notoriously have a lower rate than others. We are the only one in town or I'll say in this area for of our kind and are managing to stay a float....

13. Resources?  Tips?  

    litbitblack replied to Glycerine82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Are you able to run a monthly report on labs that are

14. Making schedules and tools

    litbitblack posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We currently use an excel form to do our nurse/CNA schedules and manually mark the xxxx/ooo’s every month and it takes for ever. What are some secrets some of you use to make it easier. It is...

15. Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    litbitblack replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sadly I agree with this recommendation. But I also work in a private pay facility. I am the one that does the Covid testing for everybody and we have 43 out of 100 staff not vaccinated. Some of the...