Too many people have taken HIPAA way out of context. Saying Hi and asking how are you doing is not divulging any medical history (which is what HIPAA was meant to protect). In our small community, not...
Aloevera, Conditions of participation states that medication errors can not be used as a punitive measure but rather as a learning tool. A facility who participates with Medicare or Medicaid can get...
I hope some of you know work in states where they have standardized color-coded wristbands. This was brought about because of the many nurses who work PRN or travel. Texas started in January and we...
I was 30 years old when I started my pre-requisites. I am now 49, have attained my BSN and Masters and work as a Director of Nursing in a hospital. We are never too old for anything we put our mind...
I have not read everyones post so this may have been brought to everyones attention. It is our mandated duty by the Board of Nursing that we report to the Board any behavior or conduct that is harmful...
I am really sorry you went through that. As a Director of Nurse's I am appalled that someone in authroity would be so uncaring. Unfortunately, sometimes as supervisors we get burned out by people who...