kewlnurse1

Our facility uses a computer program called MDI. It has had it's bugs, but I like it because not only do you have diagnoses and interventions, etc., to choose from, but you have the capability of forming your own diagnoses, etc., that make the careplans much more individualized. I agree with the post where someone said "why bother" - often, caregivers really don't pay much attention, but it is worth every effort (and surveyors love it ).

My facility is working on piloting a new dehydration prevention policy. Part of the policy includes conservative IV hydration in residents with infections, etc. - I am concerned about risks of CHF, etc., and have been looking for some research that might have some good ideas that will help with this policy. Does anyone have experience with this that might have some advice or know somewhere I can go to get more information? ------------------ K. Warner, RN