ajacob

Our pharmicist gets upset when we "borrow" any medication from another resident. It is considered dispensing meds to another resident which is not legal. If we call and get his ok to borrow we must document it. Especially with Narcotics it is not allowed. We do have some meds in our back up including every dose of Coumadin and most ATB's. I would question the facilities policies if they are allowing you to use other residents Narcs and then documenting you wasted it. How do you keep an accurate Narc count?

I think you should talk to the DON and let them know what exactly is going on during the weekend shifts. Maybe you could try to think of some solutions that would lessen your load. You cant do everything and they shouldnt expect you to either. Calling the state probably will get you fired.

I work in a nursing home also. And at times the men will be inappropriate. You do need to let them know this type of behavior is not acceptable. Good documentation of the behaviors are important also. If someone is sexually inappropriate we will have 2 CNA's go in to do their cares.