anothergrumpyoldRN

anothergrumpyoldRN

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  1. Family refusing pt discharge - California

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Enthused RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That sounds like one might be anxious to take money away from the old, infirm, and disabled...who are by and large poor, because their condition has deteriorated requiring lengthy hospitalization. Is...

  2. Scheduling visits

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    I hate when QI people waste their time and ours asking stupid questions instead of reviewing the documents...WHICH IS WHERE THE NOTATION NEEDS TO BE, a verbal report to them serves to boost their ego....

  3. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We are to blame because we have voted in the legislators who have been and are continuing to fleece us in the name of capitalism and balanced budgets. Beyond our votes...THEY are the

  4. Because that's the way we've always done it around here

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I insist on evidenced based practice in my work. I am a professional. Most employers have appreciated that about me, not

  5. Are most home health agencies "for profit"?

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to SWRNUSA's topic in Home Health

    Most stand alone Home Health agencies are for profit, in my

  6. Scheduling visits

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    When I first see my patient I tell them what the plan is as described by the MD order. I tell them how many times or how often I plan to see them to accomplish their goals. I let them know when I am...

  7. Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think I missed the part where she "bad mouthed" the agency!?! The post said she notified the MD of her assessment and need for lift assistance. It is the responsibility of the HH RN or the PT to...

  8. RN in 2 states?

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to VeronicaJames's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses are licensed to practice in multiple states...don't sweat it. It just costs money to keep them

  9. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It seems that those are all positive things. I still wonder why some are so disturbed by the notion of nurses benefiting from a union? Perhaps I am not appreciating some nuance here... could someone...

  10. Obamacare: An overview, and a calculator to see your cost.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to mlbluvr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Knowledge is so important...thanks for

  11. doing duties I dont think I should be

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to jess_v's topic in Home Health

    If it is on the POC it is fine to do. If it is not on the POC, it is not okay, and the POC should be adjusted to include those necessary duties/tasks. At least that is how it has always worked for me...

  12. New to home visits

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in Home Health

    Just remember that this is your JOB. These people are not your friends, they are your patients. Maintain impeccable professional boundaries. Good

  13. Out of curiosity, how many male RNs are former military veterans?

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to egypshun03's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't know what the stats are here in Alaska, but most of the male nurses I know and have worked with here obtained their nursing education secondary to their military service. I am an outlier, I...

  14. Active Duty Military - Desiring to become Nurse

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Jordan3's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good luck. I work with a number of military nurses here in Alaska! Many of the male nurses here started that

  15. Male Nurse Hair Styles

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think you are absolutely correct shermrn...our behavior speaks volumes about who we are. I worked on the Alaska pipeline as a younger man and developed quite a "rough" and wild look. Nursing became...

  16. wound Vacs

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to shefrn1's topic in Home Health

    Don't be too freaked out by the wound vacs...just like anything else in health care, you can learn to use it effectively with a bit of practice. There are some good suggestions

  17. Pigeon-holed

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to pacjeffery's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yep, helping with the physical grunt work is for the men in healthcare just like it for us in day to day living. Having said that, it DOES get old sometimes. There ARE other ways to care for large...

  18. Answer asap plsssssssssss

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to stephanie11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry you found that comment snarky. It seemed pretty straight forward. The question is clearly an assignment for a nursing student, we recognize them. No need to take it personally if you are not...

  19. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Except I didn't say they paid the most taxes...I said they are the most taxed and can least afford

  20. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We don't want to be like anybody but Americans. We just want better access to our health care, at reasonable cost, and with better

  21. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a thread about health care and whether or not it is a "right". Currently the most taxed group in this country are those who can least afford it...the working classes. All the while their $$...

  22. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Funny how some hospitals take HIPAA very seriously, and some apparently thumb their noses at it. I looked at a thread in this group where a hospital requires their hospice staff to report...

  23. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Twedles apparently no longer posts here on

  24. Scheduling visits

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    I trust you were still paid for your

  25. Family refusing pt discharge - California

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Enthused RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Care in a SNF or LTC is not cheap. If the elder has no assets, and no 5th level of insurance coverage, the family is in a