What should I be watching for with elderly diabetics ( type 1 or 2) - I work in long term care and I am finding that we are not careful with monitoring them daily. BS' s are on the MD's discretion and...
I love working in long term care but lately when I see these folks who led interesting, fulfilling lives and now are reduced to briefs, showers once or twice a week and uninteresting food it really...
wiley6coyote replied to Cat Truitt RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Wow, I was tired just reading your post. I'm just curious as to the kinds of residents you have in LTC. I have been working as a RN manager full time 12 hour nights for 4 years. The only meds I give...
Hi there- I am new to this site and I posted a question in the general discussion which may have been better here. I am interested in knowing the protocol in LTC facilities regarding diabetes...
Does anyone have any suggestions for putting together a protocol for diabetes ( type 1or 2) management in a LTC facility? The home I work in is in desperate need of one. There is a general lack of...