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  1. unit Rules

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Considering you asked me to explain, to you, various things, which I did, please explain to me what is the reason, or why are you asking this question. I am confused, and, would it matter anyway, that...

  2. unit Rules

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Goodness, goodness goodness.... and what would the DL say? I would now have to wonder what all your own paranoia is about. Your choice of words - interrogation, etc. seem a little overdone. When one...

  3. job and position

    imperial replied to leslie :-D's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    A 'different insight', hmm. That is what makes a message board an interesting communication tool. Everyone has different backgrounds often, even those who work in the specific area. Ppl can share and...

  4. unit Rules

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Goodness, should I even ask why you would make a statement i.e. 'many of us would relax if we knew more about you'.. I am not a spy for a company and, in fact, even if I were, I don't know who you are...

  5. unit Rules

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Earle.............

  6. unit Rules

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a RN who has never worked as a dialysis nurse. I do not, nor have I ever worked for any dialysis company. I research on various healthcare issues. Knowing some who are dialysis patients, my own...

  7. job and position

    imperial replied to leslie :-D's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    indeed I am inquisitive. As far as being confrontational, I certainly have not meant to be and if I have offended anyone, please graciously accept my apologies, was not meant to. Now, working for the...

  8. unit Rules

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I appreciate hearing from those who are working directly with patients. Often, as you might know, the companies will provide information that is 'ideally' to be done but in the 'real' world is not...

  9. "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    imperial replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Jnette: Please explain what you mean that I have much to learn. From speaking with many Surveyors if they find a negative outcome that is related to insufficient staffing, then the facility is cited...

  10. Micu Rn Wanting To Get Into Hemodialysis

    imperial replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Curious, what do you mean they 'are not staff friendly'... My main focus is on education of staff who provide care to patients. I have been reading at the http://www.dialysisethics.org site many...

  11. "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    imperial replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How I get to the proposed language is put in the search engine 'federal register 2/4/05 and it comes up.. As far as adequate staffing. A facility, to my knowledge, would be cited for this requirement...

  12. Jug Bleaching protocol?

    imperial replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Staffing has alot to do with the uuttonhole, particularly. The same staff must stick until the tunnel is formed. There is also a 'lifesite', I believe that is similar but not, if that makes sense. As...

  13. Jug Bleaching protocol?

    imperial replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    On the contrary, the buttonhole, if done correctly, will present for less opportunity for infection and infiltration. There is well documented information from Dr Twardowski who is world reknown and...

  14. "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    imperial replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    J'nette: What is ultra care? What does it encompass in training? What is the goal? In other words, what IS ultracare? Can you give a few examples of ultracare? Each state has their own staffing...

  15. Code in Dialysis

    imperial replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Don't beat yourself up, you did what you could of done under the circumstances, but I would still report to the licensing agency. If it happens this time, it will happen again and again.

  16. Southern California?

    imperial replied to henrysmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You mentioned FMC units, I believe. Are these units fairly decent as far as training and ensuring that staff are adequately trained? Also, if you are familiar with chronic units, I have some...

  17. Code in Dialysis

    imperial replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    KUDOS to you, you sound like a great nurse and wish there were more like you. Are u with a large corporation or a privately owned small

  18. Code in Dialysis

    imperial replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This should be reported to the licensing agency. THE END> Everyone's license would have been on the line. The nurse who directed you away would have been held responsible as well as you for...

  19. Jug Bleaching protocol?

    imperial replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Curious, as to why the docs won't use the buttonhole. There is proven justification with this technique, although if staff are 'not' educated and trained sufficiently in this process there is no need...

  20. "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    imperial replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The proposed language states that states, some, not all, already have staffing ratios in place which are to be followed. However, if there is negative outcome the units can be cited for insufficient...

  21. only 6 weeks to train, help!!

    imperial replied to vidrine rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is for this reason that I have concern for delivery of care in many units. Of course, there is good and bad with all areas of healthcare. I truly believe that more education is needed for,...

  22. "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    imperial replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, I agree. Everyone involved should read and make public comment. These regulations have not been revised in over 30 years, now what does that tell

  23. only 6 weeks to train, help!!

    imperial replied to vidrine rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with industry there is much brooo hahahah.. and it is not a laughing matter. Your unit certainly sounds wonderful. Yes, there are many horror stories out there and there 'are' units which have...

  24. Jug Bleaching protocol?

    imperial replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Buttonhole is where cannulation is performed in the same insertion site. If you go to Medisystems.com site you can find detailed information on this. Buttonhole has been around since the 70's however...

  25. Jug Bleaching protocol?

    imperial replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am curious about the Neutralyte that some units use. Please correct me, at any time, as I am trying to learn all I can about this field of dialysis. Thx. Question: For those units using Neutrlyte...