KateRN1

KateRN1

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  1. Tracking nursing activities

    KateRN1 replied to kat7464's topic in Home Health

    Yup.

  2. Top Diagnosis

    KateRN1 replied to Tender HH RN's topic in Home Health

    I would not suggest to anyone to try to run an agency without therapists. If you take on a patient who has identified therapy needs and then do not cover that need, you are out of compliance with...

  3. best way to treat stage III pressure ulcer

    KateRN1 replied to ira1027's topic in Home Health

    I would probably start with a silver-impregnated alginate, like Maxsorb Ag or Aquacel Ag to pack the wound, covered with waterproof cover dressing. Don't change more than every 3-5 days if it can be...

  4. Anyone else sick and tired of being asked to work every weekend?

    KateRN1 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    Can you do a cost/benefit analysis to see if it would be worthwhile for your agency to hire a Baylor? Here's how it works at our agency. Our Baylor works Fri, Sat, and Sun. He is paid the same...

  5. Is this legal?

    KateRN1 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    If you discover that it is legal in your state, then the next step is to find out if it is a) allowed per your agency's Policy and Procedure Manual and b) allowed by your liability carrier. If all of...

  6. Anyone else sick and tired of being asked to work every weekend?

    KateRN1 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    Two words: Baylor Nurse. It has worked beautifully for our office and I am much happier to take call since this was started in

  7. Is this legal?

    KateRN1 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    Check your state regs. If you're in Florida, then no, this is not

  8. Top Diagnosis

    KateRN1 replied to Tender HH RN's topic in Home Health

    Without the gamut of therapists, any patients you see who have therapy needs (which will likely be mostof them) will need to be referred to an agency that can meet all of their identified needs....

  9. About this funny thing.

    KateRN1 replied to cacahan's topic in Home Health

    Can we please add the USB Microwave and the USB Fax

  10. Talk to me about orientation

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Home Health

    I am investigating a complete revamp of the orientation process for our field staff. Tell me what elements you think are critical to orientation for a home care nurse (Medicare intermittent visits),...

  11. Rant

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Home Health

    The following is simply my rant in response to the whingers I've had to deal with the last couple of weeks: If you don't want to travel every day and don't want to fill out a ton of paperwork every...

  12. Rant

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    I whole heartedly agree with you, lou12. One of the reasons that I am trying to revamp our orientation

  13. Rant

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    I also want to make clear that I do not have a problem with those every-now-and-then-forget-somethings. We all do that. What I take issue with is those people who refuse to follow Medicare guidance,...

  14. Homecare nurse associations

    KateRN1 replied to Debbie7457's topic in Home Health

    Join LinkedIn and search for the group. There's no cost, but there's not much happening,

  15. How can your pharmacist help?

    KateRN1 replied to Rdaily's topic in Home Health

    I agree with above in terms of reimbursement, it's just not feasible. However, for staff education it would be heavenly! Also for med reconciliation, just having a PharmD to look over the meds and...

  16. Rant

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    For the nurses who are on paper, not minding the skip pattern. If it says skip, then PLEASE SKIP! You don't get extra points for filling in all the skipped questions, in fact, it frustrates the h3ll...

  17. When and where do home health nurses go to a restroom?

    KateRN1 replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    Once you see some of the homes, Starbucks starts to look incredibly inviting.

  18. Face to Face Encounter

    KateRN1 replied to momsnurse1's topic in Home Health

    If hospitalist, take it up with the case management department. It's their job to make sure that referrals are completed, which includes the F2F encounter form. If MD office referral, how on earth...

  19. Advice please

    KateRN1 replied to RHIA, RN's topic in Quality Improvement

    Do you have a bachelor's in another field already? Or does the HCA masters program take you without a bachelor's degree? I agree with previous posters, I'd do the RN and then do the

  20. When and where do home health nurses go to a restroom?

    KateRN1 replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    Rarely do I use a patient's bathroom. More often, clean gas stations, Walgreens, Starbucks, fast food places, etc. As you learn your route, you learn the best potties.

  21. Homecare nurse associations

    KateRN1 replied to Debbie7457's topic in Home Health

    I don't think the Homecare Nurses Association has anything local. I haven't seen much of anything from them at all, outside of the publications, which are worth the membership to me. However, your...

  22. Psych RN in NE FL/JAX

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm looking to connect with Psych RNs in the NE FL/JAX area. Please PM

  23. Psych RN in NE FL/JAX

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, sorry, I was looking for PMs, so never came back here to check. I was looking for anyone interested in or with experience in home health. Never did hear from anyone,

  24. Homecare nurse associations

    KateRN1 replied to Debbie7457's topic in Home Health

    I belong to the Homecare Nurses Association and I feel that it benefits me well. It looks good on a resume for starters, but I think the real benefit is the publications. I am also a member of the...

  25. Banned from facility need advice

    KateRN1 replied to Leah R's topic in Home Health

    This month's Home Healthcare Nurse Journal has an excellent article on maintaining professional