krayolaRN

Hi I am new to home health as a RN Supervisor. I had an issue with a field RN recently stating it is not his responsibility to carry basic supplies with him (for simple wound care, etc) as they can be temperature sensitive and thought his car was not a proper way for storage. So he wants the office to send, even basic gauze, tape, betadine swabs, to the patient's house each time. I, however, feel that as a home health nurse, that is the responsibility to carry basic supplies, although I do see his point to some extent. What is the standard practice for field nurses? Is there real concern for temperatures, etc? Is there a proper way to store supplies in the car to avoid this issue?