TDCHIM

TDCHIM

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  1. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    TDCHIM replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    You certainly have a right to decline gifts, especially if they make you uncomfortable! However, people do give gifts to other professionals as well. For instance, my family has a lawyer we've gone to...

  2. How do I transfer old medical files to a new doctor?

    TDCHIM replied to italy's topic in General Nursing

    The type of doctor you see is entirely up to you. Different people want different things from their physicians. I've had luck by asking people I really trust for physician recommendations. As another...

  3. Just get out of nursing already

    TDCHIM replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    No one can pay for food, clothing, housing, transportation, utilities, or medical care in happiness dollars. Ideally, each person would always work at a job that makes him/her happy in a field s/he...

  4. I am Most Thankful For....

    TDCHIM replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful that I've had the chance to go back to school instead of being stuck at home on disability for the rest of my days. It's been a long and sometimes difficult process, but the end result...

  5. What classes can I take to become a unit secretary or clerical worker in a hospital?

    TDCHIM replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Could you be a little more specific? Basic clerical positions involve duties that can be learned on site (filing, phone systems, facility-specific software, etc.). If you want to get into health...

  6. As if it isn't hard enough to find a job....

    TDCHIM replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    In one way it is, and in another it isn't. The EEOC only protects those OVER 40 from being discriminated against for being "too old." If you're under 40, you're out of luck. So in this instance those...

  7. Does benig jealous make me a bad person?

    TDCHIM replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

    It's okay to feel jealous, especially at moments of extreme frustration - it's just human nature. It isn't okay to act on it towards your friends. If you must, beat the heck out of a pillow or use...

  8. Am I dumb or what?

    TDCHIM replied to SamAcct's topic in General Nursing

    When you're used to success with one method, why would you change it unless you had to do so? Glad to hear you found a new method that works for you!

  9. pre-employment Mental Aptitude Testing?

    TDCHIM replied to mackjazz's topic in General Nursing

    There are many types of aptitude and personality tests. Some of the best known tests are the Wonderlic (usually known as the test given to pro football players) and those based off Myers-Briggs (which...

  10. Electonic documentation,how much time does it take from the bedside?

    TDCHIM replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, that's a crying shame. You could have the greatest EHR system in the world, but without easy access to it while working with patients, it would still be

  11. Am I dumb or what?

    TDCHIM replied to SamAcct's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that this sort of anxiety can be countered by making sure everything is genuinely cemented solidly in your brain. You sound a lot like me - I waltz through almost every test with excellent...

  12. Letter to the Offended

    TDCHIM replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    I've been sitting back laughing myself sick while reading the latter half of this thread. :lol2: :yeah: Of course, now I'm embarrassed by my real reaction, so I'm instead going to announce how...

  13. HIPPA and finding someone who cares

    TDCHIM replied to CaptKris's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an article from the Journal of AHIMA that might help to clarify things a bit with regard to HIPAA and ARRA: http://journal.ahima.org/2010/02/01/breach-notification-scenarios/ The next article...

  14. HIPPA and finding someone who cares

    TDCHIM replied to CaptKris's topic in General Nursing

    As described by the OP, this is a longstanding chain of errors with little or no attempt to fix the problem, not an occasional issue. It could well result in civil fines for the company (up to $50K...

  15. did a bad check ruin everything?

    TDCHIM replied to maas's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I've never bounced a check but I did have one major problem with a bank that took a year to resolve (in my favor, because the bank royally messed up). Here's some basic advice: 1. Start with the...

  16. We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    TDCHIM replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one future paper-pusher who thinks it's a load of bull for facilities to have expensive furnishings and hotel-quality amenities but only a rag-tag assembly of outdated, unreliable, or broken...

  17. Computerized charting

    TDCHIM replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, it depends on the system the facility has in place. A lot of times places seem to hold back on CPOE until they get everyone somewhat used to the basics of computer charting. Maybe you'll be...

  18. Office Horror Stories?

    TDCHIM replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes. Sounds like the practice needs to hire some experienced HIM people to get the records/organization issues under control. I hope your facility takes advantage of the money that will soon be...

  19. Electonic documentation,how much time does it take from the bedside?

    TDCHIM replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, it really depends on the type of system and how your facility is set up to accommodate EHRs. There are some programs that are just awful from the very start. There are others that have...

  20. Health Insurance

    TDCHIM replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, seriously? Can I be on your

  21. Health Insurance

    TDCHIM replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with HSAs. They look attractive on the surface, but it's the fine print that can make or break them as viable options. How much is the deductible? What percentage of costs does the...

  22. nurse certified coder

    TDCHIM replied to nljac000's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of potential complicating factors, but that's the basic idea behind coding. However, it isn't really fair to make it sound like something a brain-dead rodent could do. There are...

  23. nurse certified coder

    TDCHIM replied to nljac000's topic in General Nursing

    What sort of information do you need, exactly? Are you looking for coding information relevant to certain types of nurses, such as the info that a home health nurse might need? Are you asking about...

  24. What do I do?

    TDCHIM replied to AnonyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it this way: High patient ratios vs. Reported low pt ratios Winner: B Lower pay vs. Higher pay Winner: B F/T...

  25. Pt. being forced to sig form or dropped

    TDCHIM replied to Hesstx's topic in General Nursing

    Even for a pain management facility, threatening to contact the police and forcing the patient to waive all rights to confidentiality is a little strong. I've been with a very strict pain clinic for...