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  1. Transparent dressing and skin moisturizers

    CabanaDay replied to CabanaDay's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The Transparemnt Film Dressing would already have been applied, sometimes the previous day, before I see the client. I am an Aide. Was able to reach an RN, BSN, CWOC who stated to me that applying...

  2. Transparent dressing and skin moisturizers

    CabanaDay posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Trying to get ahead of the curve for a home care client with recurring skin tears on arms. Skin tears are often caused by poor transfers, sometimes an Aide and a family member will struggle with a...

  3. Leaving a non-ambulatory client alone overnight

    CabanaDay posted a topic in Home Health

    I am asked to do private-duty/private-pay HHA split shifts for an 85 y/o client. 8a to noon, and 4p to 8p. ADLS, homemaking, meal prep, all pretty much standard. Diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies...

  4. Overnight Homecare CNA would like advice

    CabanaDay replied to onedayago's topic in Home Health

    I have done this type of work which I would term a Live-in Home Health Aide. Usually the Agency policy defines what is expected of the Aide working a 24-hour "live-in shift." The expectation is the...

  5. How hard is it to become an LPN medicaid provider in florida?

    CabanaDay replied to russkilpn's topic in Private Duty

    I would follow this link http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/ and click on "Providers." There are three links on the page, "How to become a provider?" "Provider Enrollment" and "Provider Enrollment...

  6. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

    CabanaDay replied to JasmineMarie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    But you are a CNA. You can't conveniently turn your CNA status on and off like a switch whenever it suits you. You are subject to your nursing scope of practice 24/7. The answer is to voluntarily...

  7. "Pivot Transfer With Walker" for CVA/TBI patient with paralysis?

    CabanaDay posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess this is something requiring two strong arms and can be used for someone with ability to bear weight on one leg, but what is "Pivot Transfer With Walker"? Can anyone describe step-by-step how...

  8. "Pivot Transfer With Walker" for CVA/TBI patient with paralysis?

    CabanaDay replied to CabanaDay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not sure how one can have bilateral paralysis *and* an unaffected side but am reasonably certain such a patient would be at risk for falls. Patient is hemiparesic and as it turns out is very...

  9. New to Home health company and first paycheck bounced!!

    CabanaDay replied to radrook's topic in Home Health

    Ermm... uhhh... YES. Bouncing paychecks is mega-serious. When it gets to this point an Agency is often already doing things like saving money by rinsing off then reboxing PPE, watering down the soap,...

  10. New to Home health company and first paycheck bounced!!

    CabanaDay replied to radrook's topic in Home Health

    It is a Federal Crime and *you* need to hold them responsible. The biggest mistake people make is allowing the employer to get away with promises of pay instead of paying. It just strings along the...

  11. Is Home Health Aide 24 Hr Live-in Rate $100/day Too Low?

    CabanaDay replied to CabanaDay's topic in Private Duty

    Actually, thanks bunches! You nudged me to re-evaluate and in a way restate my question! Once I clarified the dollars versus time I saw it all so clearly. The other thing to consider for anyone else...

  12. Is Home Health Aide 24 Hr Live-in Rate $100/day Too Low?

    CabanaDay replied to CabanaDay's topic in Private Duty

    Correct. Home Health Aides in Florida are not required to be paid minimum wage nor overtime, nor are they protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Unless of course more than 20% of their time is...

  13. Is Home Health Aide 24 Hr Live-in Rate $100/day Too Low?

    CabanaDay replied to CabanaDay's topic in Private Duty

    Interesting. Is "caretaker" in some way a licensed or regulated position in California? Did one spouse or both spouses have a consent to treat with the caretaker(s)? I ask the second question as I...

  14. Private Duty Nsg. for a Family Member?

    CabanaDay replied to Marsden's topic in Private Duty

    OK, I put that a bad way. Another way: unreimbursed medical expenses raise the income ceiling. A flatly stated income limit of $13,500/year would turn many away because it sounds so low. But if income...

  15. Private Duty Nsg. for a Family Member?

    CabanaDay replied to Marsden's topic in Private Duty

    VA Aid and Attendance Special Pension requires form VA Form 21-526. That form number is the keyword to Google on. Your local American Legion hall should have a member or volunteer to help you...

  16. Aides "Auditioning" for a case/client without pay

    CabanaDay posted a topic in Home Health

    For the second time in as many months I've been asked to drive to a client's home to see if I would be a "good fit" for a case. We are not paid for this time regardless whether we are assigned to the...

  17. Aides "Auditioning" for a case/client without pay

    CabanaDay replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    I was asked by the RN doing the assessment/intake to do hands on assistance. She was present. How should I politely refuse in front of a potential/new client? Would something like, "M'am I'm not on...

  18. Client passing away, is this common?

    CabanaDay posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been working as a CNA for an agency for a few months. It has all gone pretty OK except a patient I have been seeing every day since Thanksgiving passed away while I was there yesterday. It took a...