achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. Ok, I just about hate Ltc now!

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

    Good 4 U

  2. The PT said WHAT????

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

    I didn't know that money was an issue in this case, But regarding your reply I need to answer- our world revolves around the patients- we are their advocates, we care, we want their lives to be...

  3. The PT said WHAT????

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

    Ok-based on everything you've written: if they keep her in a hosp or subacute setting- this lady will develop skin breakdown- if she hasn't already!! Her appetite will diminish, she will only get...

  4. Resident causing problems

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

    Any pt with a hx of this kind of behavior I would have a witness with me when I do care. I would also document carefully. I think in order to sue he'd have to prove damages. To just claim that you...

  5. The PT said WHAT????

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

    There must be a way for the family to appeal- they should approach the SW of the hospital. If you are willing to take her back and can prove that you can take care of her- I am sure the PT will...

  6. Help With Supporting Documentation.

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

    GOOD 4

  7. Noncomplaint ALF resident

    achot chavi replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your in a real dilemma here- Ideally you should let her eat when she wants, Unfortunately your facility doesn't have the staffing for this "luxury". You aren't getting the support you need from your...

  8. Looking for lots of continuing education credits!

    achot chavi replied to pebbles9340's topic in General Nursing

    try

  9. I Contracted HIV

    achot chavi replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    What more can I add to the many many messages here, I am truly sorry for what happened to you, you didn't deserve it, you didn't do anything wrong and certainly nothing that the rest of us haven't...

  10. Career After LTC

    achot chavi replied to PeacefulHeart's topic in General Nursing

    funny cause we get lots of hospital RN's looking to earn a few extra "easy bucks" moonlighting night shifts by our Nsg Home and they don't last. They all complain that they never realized how hard...

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

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

    I didn't say anything- I left the building at the end of the party , the recreation dept head answered that she was here as a guest and we had over 250 people at the party- since she is not a...

  12. repeating parrot

    achot chavi replied to signet123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Could also be just the thing to keep staff from saying the wrong thing to a

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

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

    guess what!!! I WAS RIGHT!!! We had a holiday party for pts and families, this "guest" shows up alone. Party ended at 5:30, son comes to fetch her at 6:30 and she is not in the Nsg Home. He goes...

  14. repeating parrot

    achot chavi replied to signet123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you turn it off at night and nap time? It wouldn't bother me per say but if one other person in the room seems bothered, I'd lower its volume. I'd also check to see that it doesn't contain parts...

  15. Lost the 'CHARGE' in "Charge Nurse"

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

    I feel for you, It it hard enough to maintain control as charge nurse without all this undermining, I have a similar situation, I document every instance of insubordination. For example If this CNA...

  16. Mds

    achot chavi replied to WORKIN-RN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I think that one of the greatest aspects of being a nurse is that you have the ability to change courses and leave say Pediatrics after 10 years to try OR or ER or LTC or whatever. I am glad that...

  17. New CMA

    achot chavi replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats and Good Luck on your new job, I don't know how I can help with questions but I can advise you to keep a pad and pen and keep notes on what you learn, learn what you can about the meds you...

  18. Need advice and/or maybe shoulder to cry on...

    achot chavi replied to Beary-nice's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    GOOD FOR YOU! So nice to hear a happy ending - Keep up the amazing

  19. Nursing Home Abuse

    achot chavi replied to nursejent245's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand , But I can only encourage you to keep plugging. When I started as ADON of my current facility (almost 4 yrs) I saw staff smoking all over the place in clear defiance of the law. I was...

  20. Nursing Home Abuse

    achot chavi replied to nursejent245's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WHAT????? They called the Union on that- but its their jobs to monitor the CNA's work- such as documentation etc. I don't think that behavior is typical. There must be more to the story. OTOH I too...

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

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

    this wasn"t an admission - thats the crazy

  22. Help With Supporting Documentation.

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

    I did MDS alone on 320 bed facility and guess what- no documentation- no code- took much less than 3 months for proper documentation to appear. If its not perfect- stop coding! Even the dry cleaners...

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

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

    If they'll give you meals, meds and attention for free- I am sure that you will have plenty of company. Good news, I just had my meeting with the CEO- and we won't be seeing her again except as a...

  24. Dental Cleanings in Long Term Care

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

    Money is always the problem- ingenuity and caring tries to counterbalance

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

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

    Why? I like my job, no place is perfect- the grass is not greener at the neighbors. I asked an attorney- as long as I have already written letters to the CEO and SW that I can not be responsible for...