Nightowl_RN

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1. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   @BuckyBadgerRN: I see the resident spelling police has descended upon the one spelling mistake I think I have ever made in 30 years. I posted this message while in a rush and was less concerned with...

2. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   This is a good response, and it addresses the question from a broad theoretical standpoint. This is more along the lines of what I was looking for. Thank you

3. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   @toomuchbaloney: You are obviously assuming I/we have not considered this already. "WHY the patient is refusing is the problem and MUST be addressed

4. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Right. exactly. and of course that had been addressed (i.e., proper pain management). Her narcotic dosages had been bumped up several times. This is an individual with a history of addiction and...

5. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   A resident where I work has been refusing care. I don't want to say too much and risk violating Hippa but in general, This resident is somewhat new to our facility and as of late has been repeatedly...