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  1. start if care oasis time frames.

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    What is the average time to start a pt. It takes me about 2 hrs and I use the oasis page by page. Others tell me they do it in an hour, others tell me they don't use the oasis in front of the pt, but...

  2. call the ambulance?

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hasn't happened. What if pt needs ambulance but doesn't want to go bc of the cost, or whatever? Can I still call if I feel it is warranted? Bc the pt can refuse the ambulance, therefore I covered...

  3. How lind do you typicallyspend in pt home for just a reg visit

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    My reg visits run 40 min even if all goes well. Is this too long? I can be done earlier but they want ro seem to

  4. Home Health RN Pay Per Visit HELP

    babs1963 replied to nolanurse504's topic in Home Health

    Chicago, I was offered 70 SOC, 60 recert, 50 visits. Can't remember dc. No mileage. But I took another job @ 70 SOC and recert, 45 all else. No

  5. Is there any granulation with a stage 1 pressure ulcer?

    babs1963 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I thought granulation was for stage 2 and up bc stage one is intact

  6. How lind do you typicallyspend in pt home for just a reg visit

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    How long do u typically stay for regular visit. ( sorry for

  7. PULSE OX

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    My parameters for hh are notify Dr if below 92 pulse ox on room air. My pt is on 24/7 o2. I already know he' ll drop stats bc chf with base crackles. I ck only on o2, he's always > 97 stats....

  8. start if care oasis time frames.

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Squeege i was. Wondering too if u have copy of soc cheat sheet that u would like to

  9. call the ambulance?

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    As always thanks for input, we help each and learn from each

  10. start if care oasis time frames.

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, i think i'll make a cheat sheet too! Love the

  11. start if care oasis time frames.

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Do you spend the 2.5-3 hours at the. House with the pt? Or do you spend an hour with the pt and the rest somewhere else filling out paperwork. I'm new and it takes me 2 hours with the pt, filling...

  12. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    I looked up and it said there were no more

  13. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Yes

  14. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Acls is for er, I looked into dm educator but I don't have enough time in the field

  15. are there any certifications to get for home health

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Rn less than 2

  16. lasix bid: how close can u take this 8am & 4pm?

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    Pt complains of freq night urination. Lasix bid. He takes 8am & then 7pm. I believe the 7 is too late, can he take 2nd dose at 4:30 instead of

  17. when must I respond by when a patient calls.

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    A pt called me describing leg pain from a bump from 5 days ago, also on Coumadin. I was not able to see the pt same day. Pt denied s/s of any PE or internal bleeding. I informed pt to call her Dr,...

  18. when must I respond by when a patient calls.

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Always thanks to all who

  19. cellulitis and no antibiotic?

    babs1963 replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Never atb, not dx as Pvd, pt reports poor vein circulation due to leg injury. It looks like Pvd, one

  20. cellulitis and no antibiotic?

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    New pt, I'm trying to contact Dr. One leg Very large red skin discoloration, small blister like anterior of leg by ankle. Minor swelling. No pain. Can feel touch, hot, cold. 2yr Hx. Tx only...

  21. is it nocturia

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    Nocturia is only inc urine at night, not in day time, eight? If on diuretic and inc urine day and night, this would not be nocturia,

  22. is there a good one page glcemic report to give to patients

    babs1963 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Im looking for a clearly defined but one

  23. should I go 4 yr at my age

    babs1963 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have 10 yr exp on fire dept as paramedic, and recently became a adn @ 47, My teachers always felt I was far above the crowd bc of my exp yet I could not find a job with adn. Only thru luck and...

  24. is it ethical to tx own mom as the home health nurse, or would they reassign her?

    babs1963 posted a topic in Home Health

    She qualifies and would only do hh if it was

  25. ADN's being pushed out

    babs1963 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I sooo agree. I have 10 yr exp on fire dept as paramedic, and recently became a adn @ 47, My teachers always felt I was far above the crowd bc of my exp yet I could not find a job with adn. Only...