koalalu

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1. National average for pt caseload

   koalalu replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   That is so true. I have 2 Nursing Homes in my territory and it can be a handful. I had at one point 5 clients in one LTC. I spent most of my day there and yet they still gave me 7-8 clients that...

2. Death stories?

   koalalu replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I haven't heard of the 3men/boys but I have patients in a nursing home that report of a little boy that visits as the clients are near death. It is amazing how they all describe him exactly the same...

3. Hospice CNA Frustrated re:caseload

   koalalu replied to southcarolina716's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I can't imagine how anyone thinks that is the norm to see 9 people in a day and do what we do. I rely so much on our HHA's as my eyes and ears on the days that I am not there. I also am having a...

4. Disposing of medications at time of death

   koalalu replied to RubyRN,CHPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hi, Am new to the site and welcome all the great feedbacks I have been reading. I can tell you from my experience that I take a "clean" diaper (and you would be surprised why I say clean..LOL.) and...