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  1. SBAR Interact 3

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I plan on first rolling out the Stop and Watch tool. I am going to take it to the printers and have it made into a "notebook" like a waitress would use so the aides can put it in their pocket. The...

  2. Reportables

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Unfortunately, report them all. I once had a CNA who was stealing money from her co workers and though the police were called and involved and the staff were sure she was doing it we couldnt catch...

  3. Kardex

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Oh that's a good idea! Well I made Kardex's but maybe down the line I will go to something like

  4. Kardex

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm putting the final touches on one I have designed this weekend. Not sure how I want the Nurses/Aides using them yet. I think during report will be the best way as the Nurses probably will be the...

  5. Accelerated BSN Fort Kent Maine UMFK

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Collegekidslandscape's topic in General Nursing

    BEAUTIFUL area!!! You would have to like peace and calm surroundings to live there. Beautiful campus and dorms. I say go for it!!! I

  6. Kardex

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    CapeCod~ Where do you get your Kardex forms or did you design your

  7. Mandatory overtime/on call

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Ccymom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just went through this today! I don't mandate unless we are under state minimum. Usually this applies to the aides, however, if a Licensed calls out I do require someone to stay over until coverage...

  8. Tell me about your QA process

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I do Falls...trends....new performance improvement plan (if indicated) Med Errors Infection Control (resident & Employee) Pressure Ulcers Education Survey Reporting Goals for the New Quarter What...

  9. Tell me about your QA process

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Nice ideas! My Pharmacist does the Psychotropic meds....I think I'll expand on that seeings how CMS is really pushing for the decrease. Thanks

  10. Culture Change in a Secured Dementia Unit

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to ClearBlueOctoberSky's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have worked this model and it was one of my best experiences ever! Be careful of weight loss, PU's,contractures and social isolation though. While I think it is the way to go....unless you invest...

  11. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Mtessmer....what position are you interviewing for? I am impressed that you made this decision this fast. Good for you. Anxious to hear the

  12. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    First off....Stop going in everyday at 6:30. You go in at 8:30 and tell your boss that you are working 10-15 hours more a week than you should be. It is hard to shave it off the other end but I would...

  13. Emotionally I am spent

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    tell me how to deal.....I am reduced to tears tonight due to the magnitude of the emotional issues.....I have some upset family members....thanks to my staff who have wound them up unneessari;y....it...

  14. Emotionally I am spent

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Come to Jesus meeting effective....Big Girl Panties on and now just need a good nights sleep....No I have a much tougher skin....have never thrown in the towel and not looking to do it now! Thanks...

  15. Who organizes your care plan meetings?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to RNS5's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Anytime!!

  16. Influenza

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Do you have it in your facility? Are you closed to admissions? Staff have it? Using treatment

  17. Influenza

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I had one positive. Tonight I have 3 people I am waiting on results of Nasal Swabs but I bet they are positive. Most facilities in my area are closed to admissions and we just decided to do it today...

  18. Culture Change in a Secured Dementia Unit

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to ClearBlueOctoberSky's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This all sounded so so familiar to me.....I instituted the Homestead Model that Genesis puts out....I loved it however....the weight loss will be your issue......push smoothies and choc milk. Dementia...

  19. Maine Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to bigskynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Maine Nurses don't have to get CEU's. Have you thought about moving to the country and coastal....Portland is very

  20. Who organizes your care plan meetings?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to RNS5's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Social

  21. NADONA conference

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    LOL! I'd love to go....Hold on.....putting in my request for vacation! LOL!!! Tell me...what did you think about the Cert process? Worth it? Did you learn from it? I know you have years of exp....I...

  22. NADONA conference

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Their website used to be more user friendly and I used to go to the Forum and find them interesting and helpful. My thoughts too occasionally that I would like to go to this.....However, I am...

  23. ADON On-Call, Med-carts, and Comp Time

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to bmcqueen's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You can come work for me! Gheesh! I think you need to have a discussion with your DNS. I can't imagine how they think they are going to retain you long term. No, I wouldn't do

  24. Problems/Issues Encountered as an Director of Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Healthcaresolutions's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Nascar........LOL!!! OMG, I couldn't have said it BETTER!!! and Meme....you had to have a bad experience somewhere......LTC's do not suck if the people running them and working them do a good...

  25. Help...do I want to do this???

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to dcrawford1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think they are setting you up for failure asking you to do this. It's a whole different world. I think you should ask them to set you up with a preceptorship with a DNS at another facility for 4...