Callinurse

We are starting a daily pps meeting after standup each morning. I know this is a common practice but I have never had it in place. I am looking for help from those of you who already do this. What type of worksheet do you prepare so you can review a...

I recently went out to a home vent case and the plan of treatment included a procedure that I have never heard of and I would like to know if any of you have experience with this. It was explained to me that if I push manually on the bladder area tha...

I would ask her exactly why she couldn't interview you. Just ask her like you are asking her "How are you?" "Can you tell me why you will not be able to interview me?" See what she says. She may have forgotten to tell you that she'll have to get back...

Ok, this is one from the Rahab setting ..... "If you can pick your nose and feed yourself then I will not put your Penis in the urinal. You will have to do this yourself!"

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Is this a LTC = Long Term Care Facility or a ALF = Assisted Living Facility? In California in an ALF staff that have been trained to state specifics can assist in giving meds. If the pill or liquid needs to be put in the mouth they have to call the...

I am not sure but I have heard if the facility is less than 99 beds they are not required to have 24 hour RN coverage in the building. Calli

Man if you held down a 320 bed facility does that mean 4 assessments a day with every 4th one a comprehensive??? My hats off to you ! Calli

It is a violation of the hospital policy if the policy is updated and it is a HIPAA violaition. It doesn't matter if it is a test result or any other part of your medical record. Check out this link: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ HIPAA itself is ...

Yes, this is a HIPAA violation. I used to teach the classes when we first introduced this to all staff. It is even against HIPAA to look up anything on a patient on your floor that you do not work with. Please don't give the wrong impression to some...

If you accessed your file in medical records it was probly according to HIPAA regulations. What you refer to as "presonal impressions" are actually part of your physicians assessment of your presentation. Just because you were anxious at one contact ...

Just remember that care plans must be individualized for each patient. Example: two patients with kidney failure might not have a fluid restriction. If you get the preprinted ones make sure before you use them that you cross out anything that is not ...

Wow, I never thought my restraint skills would be used at home. I might have to try this one. Calli

you need to remember that reason for covering them must be related to the 3 day stay. if this resident goes our for pneumonia then the g-tube at this point which is no longer a new g-tube and is not related to the 3 day stay. this is an excellent re...

Part of the HIPAA ensures that each facility will keep of log of who has had access to your medical record or any medical record. How can they do that if they don't know you accessed it. A lab result it self or an xray result it self is not the tota...

If you check your local library you may find nursing care plan books. You may also check your local hospital. The library is often open to the public. Hope this helps... Calli

Bottom line ...... A nurse can not "TAKE CALL" for an MD. Every MD must have a "ON CALL" replacement MD or take the call him/herself. I would get management involved and they need to clarify with this doctor the expectations with caring for the resid...

I have been a nurse for awhile and an MDS nurse for 4 years and there are days that I still feel like your icon "head into brick wall" because that would be better than the headache of the day. LOL Antipsychotics, Antianxiety, Antidepressant, Hypnot...

This situation needs follow up on several different levels. First of all, so everyone else will know that she is OCD, it needs to be added to her Diagnosis profile. If her Seroquel has a qualifyer in the order "OCD manifested by .... " , that is suff...

NurseExec, Thank you so much. I really appreciate this. I haven't been able to PM yet but I think with this post I will have 15 posts and then they will let me post. I will PM my email to you for the file. Thanks again, Calli

What nerve they had Achot Chavi ! They really wanted you to leave. Well, I have good news! I started a new position last Friday. They were even nice enough to give me the 3 day weekend. I am earning 3 dollars more an hour. It is a very professional s...

Ok, I tested online for the California State System. They really didn't post much about the benefits offered. I have been a nurse for 16 years. I would fall in under "over 4 years of experience". How often do they offer raises? Do they offer merit an...

Thank you, I spend more time and went to the web site. It kind of answered some questions about retirement and which health cariers they use. Callinurse

[quote=Notmywil;2815063 Plastic containers you might discard could be used to brew "hooch." Beware accumulations of fruit (i.e. orange peels)--they can brew hooch out of some pretty disgusting things. Could you please clue me in? What is a "Hooch"? S...

YES, I did the unemployment papers already. I spoke to the Administrator and she said she is not going to answer the claim which means I will get it under default, Its far from my usually wage. I have one position that i am interested in but its taki...