Marti Ann

In NC here is the law http://www.ncbon.com/prac-badgelaw.asp. All residents and Pts have the right to know who their medical staff is. Sorry for your troubles.

Great answer.:monkeydance: Do you know the difference between a MA vs CNA? Thanks

Most definitely rights are being violated. Please call your local ombudsman council. This can be done and no one knows you called anonymously. This is so very wrong of the staff. And if the women want there vibrators it is there right to have them. Please email me if you have any questions. National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center Be an Ombudsman, one smile lasts a lifetime in your heart. "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world." Thank you. Yours truly, Marti Ann Benenfeld, RN, FNC, ALA, LTC The Long Term Care Ombudsman Council North Miami Dade, FL Nurse Consultant, Long Term Care [email protected] or [email protected] Assisted Living Administrator: Core Trained Family Council Consultant Research and Development nurse Business Office: 786-336-1418 Personal Office: 305- 792-7979 Mobile Office: 786-797-8686 Fax: 305-633-7593 Recognition Award 1998 Achievement Award 1998 Ombudsman of the Year: 2001 Ombudsman Chairwoman: 2003 - 2005 Governor's Golden Choice Award 2004 Award of Excellence 2004 Ombudsman 1997 to present

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What is an Ombudsman? An ombudsman is a specially trained and certified volunteer, who has been approved by the governor. He/she has been given authority under federal and state law to identify, investigate and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, long-term care facility residents. Ombudsmen respond to resident complaints and concerns ranging from lack of communication with staff to quality of care issues. It is the ombudsman?s job to protect the legal rights of residents, and assure that they receive appropriate treatment and quality care at the maximum extent possible. Ombudsmen typically volunteer approximately 20 hours per month to protect residents' rights. Each year, they advocate for thousands of long-term care facility residents in Florida, and have won numerous awards for their tireless dedication and exemplary work with the elder community. The program is comprised of 17 local councils, existing to serve residents in the most personal and effective way possible. People of many personal and professional backgrounds lend their strengths to the program. We are continuously seeking conscientious individuals who want to make a difference. I have been an ombusman for 8 years. It is my passion in life. I make a difference as a nurse but mostly as an ombudsman to so many resisdent in LTC. Any questions feel free to email me. Be an Ombudsman, one smile lasts a lifetime in your heart. "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world." Marti Ann Benenfeld, RN, FNC, ALA, LTC The Long Term Care Ombudsman Council North Miami Dade, FL Nurse Consultant, Long Term Care [email protected] or [email protected] Assisted Living Administrator: Core Trained Family Council Consultant Research and Development nurse Recognition Award 1998 Achievement Award 1998 Ombudsman of the Year: 2001 Ombudsman Chairwoman: 2003 - 2005 Governor's Golden Choice Award 2004 Award of Excellence 2004 Ombudsman 1997 to present ADVICE FOR THE DAY: Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home one day!

A nurse openly (in front of staff and supervisors) greets some of his elderly patients in a LTC setting with a kiss on the cheek stating this is a way he shows compassion and caring. He denies any sexual implications. patients refer to him as a gentleman. Is there any justification for these actions? Is it wrong/unethical? Is this different with a female nurse? What do you think? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sigh. There is no difference. The question is kissing or hugging a resident/pt ok to do??,not so much of a difference, but is this a problem? I think you need to get permission first. some think this is wrong. for any nurse to openly do this? I wanted some nurses answers here.I have legal nurses and abuse listserver answer. thanks.

A nurse openly (in front of staff and supervisors) greets some of his elderly patients in a LTC setting with a kiss on the cheek stating this is a way he shows compassion and caring. He denies any sexual implications. patients refer to him as a gentleman. Is there any justification for these Is it wrong/unethical? Is this different with a female nurse? What do you think?

What do you think? "QUOTED WITH PERMISSION AND GRATITUDE: Volume 9 Number 150 Thursday, August 5, 2004 ISSN 1091-4021 News Nursing Homes Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Targets Rule on Nursing Home Feeding Assistants SEATTLE--Nursing home residents in Washington and their advocate organizations filed a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit in federal court July 30 seeking an order requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to end the practice of allowing "poorly trained" feeding assistants to provide direct care for residents (Resident Councils of Washington v. Thompson, W.D. Wash., No. CV-04-1691, filed 7/30/04). Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the complaint for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus relief charges that the federal agency is violating the Nursing Home Reform Law by allowing the assistants to provide feeding help to nursing home residents after as little as eight hours of training, according to a July 30 statement by the National Senior Citizens Law Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy, whose attorneys filed the lawsuit. ... "The use of paid feeding assistants would diminish the quality of care provided in nursing homes, placing nursing home residents at risk of serious injury and possibly death," the lawsuit said. The statement announcing the filing of the complaint said states that are allowing feeding assistants to work in facilities are Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Statements regarding the feeding assistant rule are on the National Senior Citizens Law Center Web site at http://www.nsclc.org/news/04/june/cmsrtopfeedasst.htm." end quote Thank you. Yours truly, Marti Ann Benenfeld, RN, FNC, ALA, LTC The Long Term Care Ombudsman Council North Miami Dade, FL Nurse Consultant, Long Term Care [email protected] Assisted Living Administrator: Core Trained Family Council Consultant Research and Development nurse Business Office: 305- 626-6144 Personal Office: 305- 792-7979 Mobile Office: 786-797-8686 Fax: 305-633-7593 Recognition Award 1998 Achievement Award 1998 Ombudsman of the Year: 2001 Ombudsman Chairwoman: 2003 and 2004 Governor's Golden Choice Award 2004 Award of Excellence 2004 Ombudsman 1997 to present ADVICE FOR THE DAY: Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home one day!

Dear Colleagues, In the instance where a schizophrenic resident is refusing to take his medications in a nursing home, under what circumstances (if any) can a nurse hide medications in the patient's food, and does it matter if it is an antipsychotic medication vs. antihypertensive medication that's hidden? Any rules or laws on this. Thanks for your answers.

This is a wonderful web site and list server I use for elderly abuse. As an Ombudsman and nurse, we fight for the rights of elderly residents every single day. If you have a questions or I can help you, please email me can [email protected] http://www.elderabusecenter.org

Dear Melba, Thank you, Thank you and Thank you. This is so wonderful.Oh and so are you!!!

Hi, this came in today. Looks like the bill passed!!! SB 492 Passed the Senate 39-0 on 3/3/04 HB 189 Assigned to Future of Florida's Families Committee I'll keep you up to date with anymore changes...

Hi Nurses, Does anyone have an exam for nurses on infection control in "word" or pdf they could share with me. In long term care, but anything will do. I am searching on the web. I am only finding articles. thank you in advance. [email protected]

Health Issues: Long-Term Care Feeding Assistants NSCLC is opposed to federal regulations that allow nursing facilities to use minimally trained "feeding assistants" in place of certified nurse aides. These regulations allow feeding assistants to care for residents with as little as eight hours of training, without being under the direct supervision of a nurse. Previously, individuals doing this type of work had to have completed at least the 75 hours of training required under the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. Feeding a nursing facility resident is not just a matter of putting a spoon in a resident's mouth. Choking and aspiration are constant dangers, and positioning of the resident can be critical. Certified nurse aides must have 75 hours of training, and are required to pass a competency test. However, feeding assistants will be required to have only eight hours of training, and no competency test will be required. Reducing the hours of training requirements does not seem like a promising strategy to improve the quality of care in nursing facilities. HHS claims that the use of feeding assistants will free up nursing aides to provide care to residents with more complex needs, but it is more likely that feeding assistants will take the place of nurse aides. HHS acknowledges that feeding assistants will be minimum-wage employees, and cost-savings are a primary justification for the feeding assistant category.

thank you ,it is great. Is there a spelling checker somewhere, I missed? I make so many mistakes. I don't see them tell later. keep up the great work here you all! I love them all.