achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. For all you night owls

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

    [quote=KullyLPN;3368160 just recently switched to 11-7 d/t family issues. My issue isn't the staying awake it's trying to get to bed in the morning. I an definitely relate- which is why I didn't try...

  2. Specialty teams for pressure ulcers, weight loss, etc.

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

    Love the Soft as a Babies Behind

  3. how much time for AM med pass?

    achot chavi replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is no contest, whats important is to do it right, While I can do med pass for 44 pts including hanging some IV's, tubefeeds, blood sugars, almost alll difficult dementia/alzheimers pts in two...

  4. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

  5. Specialty teams for pressure ulcers, weight loss, etc.

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

    yes we do, they are consistent of the ADON (me), dietitian, PT and of course the MD. We do weekly decubiti rounds and keep reports of all the pressure ulcers in the building, the dietitian and I...

  6. Questions about RN role in LTC

    achot chavi replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ok, I don't think 6 months is enough experience to jump into management and I have to question how so many mngmnt positions are available - hmmmm could it be that it is because they are filling them...

  7. Just wondering

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

    fantastic to hear

  8. For all you night owls

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

    Where do you read an accusatory tone in my

  9. Just wondering

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

    Ok, just curious, hows it going? Have you asked for an eval yet? If not ask for an appointment with your DON and ask for an eval and review of your performance on the job, Whatever you tell her,...

  10. how much time for AM med pass?

    achot chavi replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    GOOD FOR YOU:yeah: You must be so proud of

  11. Questions about RN role in LTC

    achot chavi replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For starters: GOOD LUCk in your schooling and I hope all goes smoothly. To answer your questions, it depends on the facility and the state, why jump the gun- take each bridge as they come, first...

  12. how much time for AM med pass?

    achot chavi replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am sure the OP is doing as per her DON's instructions, It differs in each facility. Sometimes time constraints make it a necessity. While idealistically we should prepare each med as it is...

  13. Aides Passing Meds

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

    IN DELAWARE??? I'm surprised- Are they picking up doctors orders too and preparing the med cart? Can they sign for narcotics and controlled substances, I would check with your

  14. For all you night owls

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

    To each their own, as the OP wrote- every facility operates in its own way and has its own rules and regs, I was answering in a general way- BUT if a pt got their dsg dirty with loose BM, I would...

  15. Question about insulins

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

    Sorry - you did the right thing by holding the Lantus, but your sup was right, next time bother the doc- its your job. ANy time you decide to hold a med you must inform the MD. BTW Lantus is usually...

  16. For all you night owls

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

    Rounds, Monitoring patients, paperwork, Unit Prep for the morning, Dressings, Vitals, Blood Sugars, Helping those who cant sleep,

  17. how much time for AM med pass?

    achot chavi replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is med pass part of the official Olympic Summer Games or Winter? I forget. Is there a record for fastest pass time in the Guinness Book of World

  18. How many care staff per resident in ALF?

    achot chavi replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If your ALF is like mine- then those are amazing stats- Our ALF- the clients are independent in most ADL's- some need help bathing (to get to the back and feet),and one needs help to put on her shoes....

  19. time management and priority setting: Guru needed

    achot chavi replied to findgina's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Perhaps you are expecting more from yourself than one person can handle. In such a situation I find myself working overtime to get the work done, Don't forget that your assistant will need orienting...

  20. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I SO MUCH WANTED TO POST THIS AGES AGO BUT DIDN"T_ THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR DOING IT!!!!! People wake up- its not about soup and

  21. hobbies to keep dementia pts happy?

    achot chavi replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :hhmth:

  22. Dementia care - altercations

    achot chavi replied to joies1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for making me appreciate what we've got here in terms of psych support. BTW care must be consistent- that means that if you decide on a plan of care to control a certain behavior- it must be...

  23. Is This Ethical?

    achot chavi replied to WorriedinPA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry- have one question- did the non custodial mom check with you if the immunizations she gave were already given? I'm all for immunizations but if they were already given- it could be a problem....

  24. Resident causing problems

    achot chavi replied to debroh1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    DEBROH, What happened with this? Was it thrown out? Even the state knows that there are patients like this, Good

  25. Not a strong charge LPN...

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

    Again- she's got it right. Some nurses "reward" good CNA's with better shifts. That might work for you if you are responsible for the scheduling. GOOD