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  1. chemical dependency/addictions nursing

    donmomofnine replied to nursejllrn's topic in Psychiatric

    We welcome recovering nurses to work with us!! In fact, we have some still in the nurse recovery program. They make wonderful employees, as you have

  2. chemical dependency/addictions nursing

    donmomofnine replied to nursejllrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I am being considered for a DON position at a detox center. I am very excited about it and hope that I am hired. So much to learn, but it's challenging to learn new

  3. Common raise amounts?

    donmomofnine replied to AmyB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am budgeted from 0-4%. Any disciplinary issues at the time of the eval leads to goal development and a chance to get a "good raise" if goals are met in 30 days. This is better, I think, than no...

  4. Expecting too much???

    donmomofnine replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Spoiled! Mine are two with an assignment of 22 residents, a unit manager, a unit clerk, someone to do treatments. All they do is pass pills with a computerized (faster) med system and chart. I'm...

  5. Complicated issue re: a fall

    donmomofnine replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds wise to me! This is a good situation for a portable xray, though, if

  6. taking a new ADON position

    donmomofnine replied to couchdogs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I would just say that for the ADON position, more than any other, you need a clear job description/task list. That's because, in my experience, the ADON is a catch-all kind of job with...

  7. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    donmomofnine replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I got an email about this thread, with the title in it, my first thought was "do I make the grammar correction now or just keep my mouth shut?"

  8. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in PA and have not encountered those issues. We do have a wing where we try to keep our dementia residents. We try to put folks with appropriate room mates. We can place residents in whichever...

  9. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are fortunate to have several dining areas so that we are able to group like-mannered residents

  10. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  11. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where do your short term residents dine, if not with other residents? (sorry to get off subject, just

  12. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The staff does get their own break! Away from those "icky" residents. They can choose to dine with the residents, if they wish. This is on the clock, not a break.

  13. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amen and

  14. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nope. We are being inspired by the Institute for Caregiver Education. We are also being assisted by Quality Insights of PA (CMS). There is so much going on out there in the world of culture change...

  15. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our central bath was remodeled into a beautiful spa! We have designated "spa techs" who do the bathing experience with our residents. They use aromatherapy, dim the lights, and play music while the...

  16. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Donmomof nine, what has your facility done to promote culture change? Well, attended a lot of seminars! Actually, we have a wonderful spa program. We have dining that is steam table service for...

  17. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As part of culture change at our facility, we are looking at permitting staff to dine with residents, not as their "break" time, but as a social thing. How many residents say to staff who are feeding...

  18. Good books on conversing with Alzheimers & dementia pts?

    donmomofnine replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    that book is a GREAT

  19. Code Procedures Please

    donmomofnine replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, we do not! Again, as I have said, residents and families know this when admitted. It is not illegal. We can select what residents we take and potential residents can select which long term care...

  20. Code Procedures Please

    donmomofnine replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If someone wants life sustaining measures, we call the paramedics and get them out of the facility BEFORE they

  21. Code Procedures Please

    donmomofnine replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We really don't think of ourselves as a health institution, but rather as our resident's last home. We concentrate on making their time there as good as we can for them. We have compassionate and...

  22. Code Procedures Please

    donmomofnine replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, we don't need to start CPR and residents and families know that when they come

  23. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    donmomofnine replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that it's not a problem when outsiders wouldn't know the signifigance of the

  24. Code Procedures Please

    donmomofnine replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a no CPR policy. We tell folks who want the "full code" status (even after we try to educate them) that we will call the paramedics and they will initiate CPR. Those few who are full codes?...

  25. Need advice

    donmomofnine replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a DON and I would definitely want to hear from