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  1. What meds do you use to treat your residents sores?

    donmomofnine replied to PHTLS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I LOVE Xenaderm!

  2. Herbal medications in long term care

    donmomofnine replied to willjc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We don't have a P&P..... as long as the physician orders them, we're okay! Many of our residents have used these supplements for years and we just get the MD to order their

  3. Post Survey Plan of Correction

    donmomofnine replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :angryfire :angryfire How well I know!!

  4. Interview

    donmomofnine replied to Repat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When you get done with your interview, let us know and we can give our opinions!

  5. Interview

    donmomofnine replied to Repat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would look up their quality measures and quality indicators, as well as survey results on the internet. These are available on your state DOH website and CMS (medicare) site. Then, if there is any...

  6. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

    donmomofnine replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have any, nor do we have any hopes of getting any. Means we will be stocking up on culture kits, antiflu medication. Already did an inservice on handwashing and I am sure we will be...

  7. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    donmomofnine replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Staff at my facility are allowed to use them on their breaks only. They are not allowed to carry them while they are on the floor. I have supervisors who enforce this policy on all shifts. That...

  8. Human Resources & Staff Development RN

    donmomofnine replied to ckinik's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All the SNFs around here DO have HR. We have a fulltime HR director and a fulltime assistant. You have enough on your plate with staff

  9. computer technology

    donmomofnine posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am just curious, what kind of comuter technology do you use at your facility? We have Caretracker for nursing assistant documentation, MDI for some things, such as MDS, and we are looking at...

  10. computer technology

    donmomofnine replied to donmomofnine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am excited about the Millenium system, mostly because it eliminates recaps at the end of the month! I spend $27 X 40 hours for pool staff to come in each month and work on recaps! :angryfire I also...

  11. computer technology

    donmomofnine replied to donmomofnine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YIKES! We have regular computers on each unit. Email and microsoft outlook. Great way to get information out to the

  12. DON-bonus after survey??

    donmomofnine replied to mscsrjhm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks! I didn't think that was what you meant and I am glad that you clarified your thoughts! I never received a bonus, but I have only been through one survey and it went well. There was much...

  13. DON-bonus after survey??

    donmomofnine replied to mscsrjhm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You probably don't care what I have to say, as I apparently have not "wised up"

  14. Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

    donmomofnine replied to SoldierMedic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's why I prefer regularly scheduled pain medication for adequate pain management....eliminates some of the running around involved with giving prns and gives more effective pain

  15. What does your screenname mean?

    donmomofnine replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I am a director of nursing and a mother of nine..... no brainer

  16. protecting assets when going into LTC

    donmomofnine replied to merricat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would weigh carefully the advice of the elder care attorney. Sure, there are ways to get rid of your assets, but then when they are depleted and you look for something, there are not many "nice"...

  17. Relationships between spouses

    donmomofnine replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a similar situation in our facility and it took much, much intervention from social services and nursing staff. Weekly meetings with the spouse, social worker and different members of nursing...

  18. How much orientation for LTC nurses?

    donmomofnine replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have very individualized orientation. If you have worked long term care recently, I plan for two weeks. Some of that time is on the desk with the nurse manager, the rest on meds. If you are new...

  19. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    donmomofnine replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE both of my jobs ~ the DON job AND the MOM job! I make a difference in the lives of my residents, my staff, my children and grandchildren! :balloons: Sure, they are both stressful...

  20. RNAC work load at your facility

    donmomofnine replied to donmomofnine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks! In PA we call them CNA's too!

  21. RNAC work load at your facility

    donmomofnine posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am curious as to the typical RNAC workload (# of residents, # of RNAC hours) at your facilities. Also, does your RNAC do the entire MDS for nursing, or does nursing assist in the process? Do they...

  22. RNAC work load at your facility

    donmomofnine replied to donmomofnine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, what are

  23. weekend differential

    donmomofnine replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    The differential, combined with make- up weekends automatically scheduled for weekend callouts, really made an improvement in our weekend

  24. weekend differential

    donmomofnine replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    3.00/hour weekend diff in

  25. Flu shot facts

    donmomofnine replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting the flu shot. I guess I am not "afraid" of it and I really feel like I am doing right by my residents and staff by not carrying the flu into the workplace.:) I have different feelings...