achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    achot chavi replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I know this is an older link, was a study ever done? What were the results? Was it published anywhere? Inquiring minds want to

  2. Advice needed problem nurse

    achot chavi replied to Confused DON's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would ignor the silent tx, I have gotten that myself, and it passes. You did the right thing firing her, she has to clean up her act and hopefully she will. By "forgiving" her problems, she and...

  3. How can my shift deal with a nurse who is always causing drama?

    achot chavi replied to vampcna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry you have this, it really gives LTC a bad name. With an LVN like this, I would ignore her, and know that eventually her behavior will catch up with her and she will be fired. I have seen...

  4. Med Admin. question

    achot chavi replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you can ask the doctor to change the med to the time that you give it, sometimes, there is a reason to justify giving a med early, but as a new nurse I urge you not to pick up the bad habits of other...

  5. Expected to do other nurse's work

    achot chavi replied to nurseblob's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, This is a universal problem. I would ask the CNA's who worked with the fill in to find out how he or she worked, if she sat doing her nails or reading a magazine, I would definitely report it in...

  6. Morning Standup

    achot chavi replied to txadon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    6AM! WOW! You are really

  7. Morning Standup

    achot chavi replied to txadon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sounds like your staff are a bunch of complainers, I would throw it back at them, and tell them to grow up and handle their problems...Again good

  8. Morning Standup

    achot chavi replied to txadon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We start at 7, I am there at 7, but take a half hour to check computer reports - incident reports, nurses notes so I have an idea of whats going on before I make rounds. I keep a DON/ADON report book...

  9. Unit Manager/RN Supervisor Responsibilities

    achot chavi replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    IMHO, the best way to organize a unit is first to study what each staff member is doing every half hour of the day (I ask them to prepare for me a list) , then list each staff members responsibilities...

  10. Loving my new job

    achot chavi replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    So happy for you, You deserve every minute of this...may it last and get even better. Feel free to share success stories or strategies that worked for you. BTW when things are good is when it is a...

  11. Director of Risk Management in LTC question...

    achot chavi replied to Marshall1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As ADON, Risk Management falls on my shoulders- It is part of a package including staff development and much more. Some of the things I do is: Falls and Incidents Statistics (I break them up to...

  12. Pain Management

    achot chavi replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Bzyodon, I totally understand you and can assure you that the problem is real and not just by you. This happens everywhere and when it happens on my watch, I try to role model to the nurse what I...

  13. Ironic:No Healthcare for Nsg Homes

    achot chavi posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is unbelievable: Nursing Homes are seeking exemption that will allow them to NOT provide health insurance to their very own employees!...

  14. Ironic:No Healthcare for Nsg Homes

    achot chavi replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chin up, 1) For starters, I am not your "Doll", in our facility it is considered verbal abuse to call a patient "Sweetheart" or "Grandpa" etc. and I expect at least as much professional courtesy from...

  15. labeling clothing

    achot chavi replied to doitallnurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We also use iron on labels - we have a different color ribbon for each unit, and write on the label, it can be peeled off if necessary and rarely starts to fall off- which if it does, the CNA's are...

  16. A Funny Moment in LTC...

    achot chavi replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, you can get these dolls at ashtondrake.com (Not an advertisement, I have no stock in the company, nor do I work for them or am related to anyone who does -as far as I

  17. A Funny Moment in LTC...

    achot chavi replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually we buy dolls that were created for use as "doll therapy" for our Alzheimer's patients, they feel and weigh and smell like the real thing, This really calms many of our patients (male and...

  18. Ironic:No Healthcare for Nsg Homes

    achot chavi replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am sure that if they could afford the $25 a month they would, as you point out, they could barely pay basic bills. Remember these are people who are staying out of unemployment by taking jobs that...

  19. Ironic:No Healthcare for Nsg Homes

    achot chavi replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chin Up...please remember that these are people who are earning minimum wage or $10 an

  20. DON interview

    achot chavi replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yes, I missed it, And I totally understand you to be cautious who is friend and who to keep at bay. Be careful but be proactive. You are leading the wagon not reacting to it. When s*** hits, just...

  21. DON interview

    achot chavi replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    So NN, How is the new job going? Is it all that you prepared

  22. After Interview Email/thank you note

    achot chavi replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think sending a thank you note riddled with mistakes (both is spelling and grammar) is a passive aggressive gesture. By not bothering to make sure that the note was written properly, the applicant...

  23. HealthBridge Management

    achot chavi replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have heard of them and know that they recently underwent a change in management. I have no idea how to answer your question, you have to ask the previous DON. I know one of their founders who...

  24. Getting out of LTC??

    achot chavi replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Lots of luck, if anyone can do it, you can- just keep your fire proof vest

  25. Rn's are better than lpn's???

    achot chavi replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant