kparry replied to nurse98261's topic in Home Health
Is it safe to say you are new to home health and new to this agency? To tell this agency the truth, as you have told us, "Frankly, I don't think this visit is worth the money" is silly - - - they...
Is the use of E-stim within the scope of practice of a Home Health Aide or a CNA working in Home Health? The SCI patient is tetraplegic and unable to apply nor start/stop the units without maximum...
The 24 X 7 grid was part of an application for employment to work as an "RN for medication management and caregiver training." I came across it during a work search and wondered if something similar...
Seeking work and came across something odd. Preceeding the following paragraph is a grid 24 rows long by 7 columns wide with the instruction to put an x in each box for hours you are commited to work...
kparry replied to alabamagrad's topic in Home Health
Suture Removal Kits are online and contain sterile forceps, scissors, and gauze. Blairex Wound Wash Saline is at Wal-mart Transparent film dressing and steri-strips are at CVS pharmacy I can make a...
Thank you for a real world answer. You have actually nailed the situation precisely. I see client's families so in need of help, and so thankful they receive it, that they then feel the very natural...
Can nursing boundaries be rebuilt after being crossed? Is there any way I can facilitate or encourage boundary re-building between a CNA and a Home Care Client? The CNA has accepted gifts, food, and...
Thank you for the insightful input. Unfortunately, CNA's are allowed by policy to apply ZnO, and Band-Aids. So they combine the liberties and apply both to every cut scrape or skin tear they find. It...
Any reasons not to put Barrier Cream (20% zinc oxide in petrolatum base) on a skin tear? What I'm hearing is band-aids and diaper creme are within policy for CNA's to apply. So they are using it on...
kparry replied to CabanaDay's topic in Private Duty
Yes, the updated PoC are hopefully at the office in the clients home charts. Stop by the office at an appropriate time, not at 8:30 AM on Monday or 4:30 PM on Friday, and ask for a copy to place in...