KateRN1

KateRN1

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  1. Giving report on admit, recert, roc

    KateRN1 replied to Isabelle49's topic in Home Health

    In every office that I've worked in, that report from the field nurse is used for staffing the case, developing the calendar, identifying current and future needs, and for anticipation of any issues....

  2. Staff Splitting

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Nurse Management

    I sent an email invite, no response

  3. Staff Splitting

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I have a situation that I'm not sure how to handle and would appreciate any advice. I work in a home health office and we have a new clinical manager who is making some waves. I realize that a new...

  4. interviewing for a ft/rn hh position

    KateRN1 replied to rward12's topic in Home Health

    OP, you are asking for specifics where we can only provide generalities. Comparing an unknown hospital with an unknown home care environment is nearly impossible. Every day, every agency, every...

  5. Does home health experience hurt chances of going back to hospital nursing?

    KateRN1 replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

    Don't forget time management skills, the ability to deal with patients on their own level, prioritization, learning to be self-sufficient, problem solving, independent and critical thinking skills,...

  6. Staff Splitting

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Nurse Management

    It continues. Morale is sinking further, manipulation is continuing in such a subtle manner that many of those being manipulated don't realize it, fear is becoming the normal emotion. The office...

  7. Bottom Line Pay

    KateRN1 replied to StuB's topic in Home Health

    Really, these are questions to ask your would-be employer. Ask if there are current employees you can talk with or if you can do a ride-along to shadow a HH nurse and then quiz the nurse about the...

  8. Bottom Line Pay

    KateRN1 replied to StuB's topic in Home Health

    That depends on what agency you work for; if they pay per visit, per hour, or salary; how much driving you have to do; how well you are organized; if you're using computer or paper documentation; if...

  9. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    KateRN1 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    Although many private insurers will conform to Medicare requirements, some have their own rules for service and this may be the case with this insurer. Medicare and Medicaid are not the only payers...

  10. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    KateRN1 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    It sounds like this is not a Medicare patient, so check with the insurer. My specialty is Medicare home care guidelines, so they may or may not apply to your patient. Although most insurers use...

  11. Tired of being flexible

    KateRN1 replied to paddler's topic in Home Health

    You not trapped. You either accept the situation as it is, work to make it better, or leave. You have all the options. You choose. Empower

  12. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    KateRN1 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    Check with your agency's policy manual, but this is my recommendation, worth every dime you've paid for it. First step is to determine if the patient is homebound. If she is staying with her daughter...

  13. Paper vs Electronic Oasis

    KateRN1 replied to PandaRN's topic in Home Health

    I've always made more in home health than in the hospital, but it also depends on where you are, what your agency's productivity requirement is, and other factors. I am generally a fan of electronic...

  14. Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    KateRN1 replied to anc876's topic in General Nursing

    Financially, yes. I am the sole provider for my family of 4 and we do fairly well. Physically, though, is a whole 'nother story. I have severe back issues, will probably never be able to work in a...

  15. Providing Personal Care

    KateRN1 replied to BunniLove's topic in Home Health

    Is she perhaps squeamish that the patient is still sexually

  16. home health care mileage reimbursement

    KateRN1 replied to adireen's topic in Home Health

    Whether it is fair or not is irrelevant, this is the path the agency has chosen. Either continue to work for the agency that does not provide mileage reimbursement or look for another agency. It's...

  17. Self-sufficient Nurses

    KateRN1 replied to Isabelle49's topic in Home Health

    Most of us in the office have been field nurses. Most of the field nurses have not been in the office. I do get very irate with field staff who think that it's a walk in the park to work in the...

  18. Self-sufficient Nurses

    KateRN1 replied to Isabelle49's topic in Home Health

    Wow, that was rude. Try spending a day or two in the office and see what the office staff does and what kind of BS they put up with. You might be incredibly

  19. Staff Splitting

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Nurse Management

    That's the problem. The DON is under the spell and does not believe that "Kathi" is staff splitting or manipulative. We tried to have a meeting and Kathi turned the entire meeting about herself and...

  20. What supplies/equipment do I have to provide for home health nursing?

    KateRN1 replied to hikern's topic in Home Health

    We will provide pusle oximeter, but that's pretty much it. Nurses are expected to have their own thermometer, blood pressure cuff, and stethoscope for vital signs. Agency policy will vary on the...

  21. Working at home or in office in Home Health?

    KateRN1 replied to owleyes's topic in Home Health

    With a toddler, a teenager, and a high-maintenance husband at home, I always found it much easier to do case management stuff at the office. Others do not have those issues and may find it more...

  22. Domiciallary setting care help

    KateRN1 replied to MissDilini's topic in Home Health

    A "Muslim" is a person whose religion is Islam. The religion has no bearing on the treatment of the

  23. Surgical Incision

    KateRN1 replied to jmn126's topic in Home Health

    Yes, it is a surgical wound. See here:

  24. He// to the NO!

    KateRN1 replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    Step 1: Get policy in writing. Step 2: Keep track of hours that are worked and not paid due to policy. Step 3: file complaint http://www.dol.gov/whd/america2.htm#Florida Step 4: Let us know what...

  25. Need help as homehealth office rn

    KateRN1 replied to bestwish's topic in Home Health

    Oh, hell! RUN!!!!! You should be more than "sometimes kinda scared." They're losing money because they don't have the right, experienced staff to help them make money. Not only that, but if you're...