Smith-Lee replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric
Thank you for the information. The administrator is equally involved as she is protecting the facility. There have been many issus that are under investigation at this time.
I am an RT and my license allows me to do any procedure that I have been trained in. Many years ago there were not any RNs assigned to the Radiology Department. As long as the Tech is adequately trained and knows the limitations of the PICC line and ...
Smith-Lee replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric
For all of you and your wonderful support. I have some follow up for all of you. I am waiting for a final report as it has been investigated. The Dr. is very involved and wonderful. There have been 4 discharged so far: Head nurse, assistant Head Nurs...
Smith-Lee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School
Sounds like this person is very insecure and trying to make herself look important and attentive. It is too bad when people try to make decisions where they have little or no knowledge. In the old days known as butt-in-skies!
I agree if they need it for pressure infusion be very careful with pressure injector Depending on the procedure if they just need to see contrast would work great. GOOD THINKING ABOVE entries... Have them check port type and how much pressure to infu...
I am Radiology manager for Department of Corrections in Oregon. And I appreciate this article. We do need to treat them as patients as above stated. Staff and other public safety comes above all. You have to remember that the living quarters they are...
Smith-Lee replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric
I want to thank all of you again for your wonderful input. Because of your support and help in direction. The Dr. is involved has seen actual pictures and notified the facility and will be in soon. They are to determine what really happened as he con...
Smith-Lee replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric
All good questions..No she is not on anything to thin her blood as her CVA was a Bleed. The CNAs are all great with her, it is the nursing staff and head nurses as we as family have refused to let them put another narcotic patch on her as her pain is...
Smith-Lee replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric
Thank you so much for your input. We are trying to move her and family is there almost 24-7. She is in Albany Or and there isn't a lot to choose from. I have had so many things I could have turned in but don't even know where to start. Wheather to tu...
I am not a nurse but a Radiologic Technologist for 39 years. Medicine has been my life many modalities. My mother is in a nursing home unable to verbalize because of a CVA. She has ogelvies syndrome caused by over medication with narcotics in this sa...