phillips3384

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1. LTC Staffing ratios?

   phillips3384 replied to sjbrk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   All I can say is come to Oregon. The ratios their are safe and

2. Replacing LPNs with medication techs - Is this legal?

   phillips3384 replied to aelmore's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Whats a med tech? If it is someone who passes medication the answer is no. In Oregon we have certified medication aides and they cant replace LPNS because all they are licensed to do is pass

3. LTC Staffing ratios?

   phillips3384 replied to sjbrk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Oh......Oregon also requires that you post how many CNAS, RNs, LPNs, etc in the building, as well as, the current census. The charge nurse then signs it. When the state surveyors come into the...

4. LTC Staffing ratios?

   phillips3384 replied to sjbrk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Actually in Oregon there are staffing ratios for CNA'S. It is a 1:7 for day shift, 1:11 for eve shift, and 1:18 for NOC shift. It has made life so much better for LTC