Nativejenny
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It's never easy and I've had to do it many times. I tell them I'm sorry their loved one has passed. If it was expected I tell them it was a peaceful death and they didn't suffer. I provide privacy, provide tissues and drinks. I also thank them for allowing me to take care of their loved one.
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We average 100-103 residents and I'm the only MDS person
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I've always been told that MDS is "in charge" if you will, as far as leading, setting ARD's, especially the 5 day, etc...99% of the time we use the 8th day. I set a 5 day up and I got a semi nasty email telling me to hold off, that the therapy manager would tell me when the 5 day would be. My problem is, if I don't set it up soon enough I'm risking default. How early do you all set up your 5 day assessments? I never had this issue until a new therapy manager started.
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I personally don't check the psychosis box unless there is a dx specifying it's presence.
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I would suggest that you get out of there. The place sounds highly disfunctional.
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I feel your pain. I had a state surveyor look me in the eye and say "if your care plans weren't so detailed, we couldn't have picked them apart for discrepancies." She suggested "pain med as ordered" vs Duragesic patch etc... She also said "your care plans should be generically specific" whatever that means. Our administrator believes more is better, therefore, I am in the process of revamping all of our care plans. It made it a little easier to create templates. Once again I feel your pain.
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Well nobody offered any advise so I had a "come to Jesus" meeting with social services, activities and dietary. They are now doing their part and I'm a happy and not overwhelmed camper.
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I'm in agreement with you HeyHey. Almost all of the MDS nurses I know are LPN's with many years of experience. Never pulled to the floor-ever.
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Not true
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I'm just wondering how many others have to "hound" other departments in order to get their sections done? I know its not a new topic but it's getting really old. How can they say they're busy with other things or conveniently forget their sections are due. I feel like I spoon feed them with their monthly calendar reminders along with the weekly care plan reminders. Then I end up having to do their CAA's and care plans. Is that what everyone else does?