achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    achot chavi replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WHERE IS YOUR DON???? Its her/his job to prevent this kind of abuse which is probably against state rules in your state- (her job to find out).!!! We had this once during a snow storm and half the...

  2. Some family members just CANNOT be educated!

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

    I think every profession suffers this, We all have families like this. I once had one who insisted on giving food PO despite our explanation that he is post CVA and lost swallowing abilities . Half...

  3. Dementia care - altercations

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

    Don't you have a psychiatrist or psychologist to help you? I would consult with someone who is trained to deal with these extreme behavior issues. I think in time you get to instinctively know how...

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

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    BTW it doesn't matter what is written in the contract - if there has always been a hot meal then that becomes a service that the employer has to provide and if its taken away to part of the staff then...

  5. How do you charge for extra services in HFA?

    achot chavi replied to ham272's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OK- This is unpleasant because (Thank G-D) I have a CEO who includes EVERYTHING ( and I mean EVERYTHING), but we are a non-profit org. I know the private facilities in our area and here are their...

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

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    We can agree to disagree- Everyone has a different perspective. I just feel that it is wrong to take away an important perk like this to some of the staff and make them feel like they deserve less...

  7. new manager needs help organizing floor

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

    If you are new- may I suggest you wait a bit before making changes, decide what needs to be streamlined, have a meeting with those who if affects- your supervisor, your peers, and decide what would...

  8. New nurse (RN) with doubts; advice needed soon!

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

    My advice is unless you really need this job- RUN don't look back, you are too good a nurse with too good an attitude to be dragged down by politics like this, something smells with the whole thing (...

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

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you get it- they took away this benefit only to the practical nurses and the aides not the SW, not the RN, not the bookkeeper, not the secretary, and not the doctor. The PN's and the...

  10. Would you take this job?

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

    Hello People, we might think that the nurse - patient ratio is fantastic but if she is not comfortable with it- then the job is not for her- even for double her salary!!! One mans garbage is another...

  11. Would you take this job?

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

    If you have doubts, then its not for

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

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    CORRECT!!!!! Even if it isn't in a written contract- if it was done on a consistent basis it becomes part of the benefits. THis benefit continues for all the other staff but not for PN's and CNA's....

  13. "You're not responsible"!!!!!

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

    Like I said , I documented our inability to take responsibility for her, we did not give her anything that could be construed as taking care of her, And she is gone. I just couldn't believe the...

  14. "You're not responsible"!!!!!

    achot chavi posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unbelievable: Came to work this morning to find a new woman eating with our ALF division. Nurse doesn't know her, the CNA says that she heard from the Activities Director that she is going to be...

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

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    If you take that attitude, expect salary cuts and more!!!! They are not doing us a favor by giving us a job- its a 2 way street!!! What is expected and the norm is different in each facility. This...

  16. Question about insulins

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

    Nothing was meant personally. The fact that you asked means you care and you are a good nurse for caring. Keep up the good

  17. Is This Ethical?

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

    Add me to the list- I gave my kids their flu and hepatitis shots etc. (Our doctor knows and approves- got them from work, signed their vaccination sheets ) Just make sure you keep records in case...

  18. Is this normal ??????

    achot chavi replied to Joebrown's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep at it, it will come. Even though you graduated- you still have lots to learn, Keep ur eyes and ears open, practice your skills, read other nurses notes, ask questions, find a mentor if possible...

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

    achot chavi replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I understand why y'all think that the complaint is invalid however, I disagree. If all the employees get a certain perk, why should the Practical Nurses and CNA's be different. There may be legal...

  20. License Renewal

    achot chavi replied to Meridian's topic in General Nursing

    Glad it worked out for you BTW you could check on the internet when your license needs

  21. Question about insulins

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

    There are some great websites regarding Lantus- google it. Regarding all new meds- I get great info from the web and this helps. When I graduated Nsg School we had about 200 drugs out there- today...

  22. The PT said WHAT????

    achot chavi replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am from NY and live, raise my family and work in Israel. We have subacute here too- its great and they work well. As I wrote- I didn't mean subacute- I meant Hospital. Sometimes I post when I'm a...

  23. The PT said WHAT????

    achot chavi replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You misunderstood me! I meant that she will get those complications in the hospital. I didn't mean from the subacute-even though most of my patients and families cry and don't want to go, I think its...

  24. Ok, I just about hate Ltc now!

    achot chavi replied to Sassy5d's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For what its worth, I'm sorry for whatever you saw, Please know that there are good places out there. THe students that come to our facility always rave and write letters on how they loved what they...

  25. Discipline or Discrimination

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

    You are being tested, Stay calm and in control. Be consistent. Med errors need to be written up. When you call a nurse on it, make copies of whatever is necessary first- before it can be...