achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. Staff Incentives or Games

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

    Very cute idea, who pays for the candy bar, It wouldn't work on our units as we all work together, we dont divide up the rooms, but I can envision variations. There will always be the jaded CNA who...

  2. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

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

    I agree with Michelle, You will get great experience, learn a lot, and hopefully get a chance to do good nursing- and enjoy yourself You will be more valuable as a nurse with the

  3. SAD!

    achot chavi replied to pretty70's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Morning shift begins at 7 and breakfast is served at 8, Meds get passed from 7:30 (those that need to be on an empty stomach or before meals) and then from 8. Depending on when you finish med pass,...

  4. "I" careplans

    achot chavi replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sorry, but what is an "I" careplan, I thought they should be patient-oriented and not I

  5. other nurses not letting you do your job

    achot chavi replied to karenp31's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree, the physical manipulation is a symptom of something worse and if the DON says nothing, I would ask for a meeting, What would she have said if it were YOU who pushed another staff member......

  6. Nurse Practitioners at SNFs as huge health reform tool

    achot chavi replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it will save on hospitalizations and it is a good

  7. New grad on Night Shift

    achot chavi replied to RNLola035's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you feel uncomfortable with it, then it is probably wrong, ask for more orientation or work evenings for a while till you feel more comfortable Your question shows me that you are a responsible...

  8. other nurses not letting you do your job

    achot chavi replied to karenp31's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    sounds weird, I am hoping it is a one time thing, I have worked with great nurses who were lousy at paperwork and needed to be treated with kid gloves in that area, can you ask the previous MDS...

  9. Monthly summaries

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

    Yeah, if the status of the patient changes you have to redo the monthly...or just do them all on the last day of the month

  10. LPN AND PROUD OF IT

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

    You got that right, just oriented a seasoned RN straight out of the OR who was in shock that he will be alone on the unit- has loads to learn etc. I told him, put me into the OR today and I am sure...

  11. LPN AND PROUD OF IT

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

    Glad you are so proud, I am proud of you as well . May you go from achievement to achievement. I have found that there is no need for animosity btwn any of the nurses. There is room for all of us -...

  12. Work schedules, nights, weekends, holidays?

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

    actually I find survey time to be quite educational and each one prepares me for the next so I enjoy being there for the entire survey (for pay of

  13. ALF RN nursing skills

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

    This is what I love about nursing, there is something for everyone, being an ALF nurse will hone your professional skills in patience, creativity, teaching and interpersonal relationships, time...

  14. Writing Clarification Orders

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

    You are correct, and she is creating a problem by writing "clarification" then it looks like there was an original order that was tampered with (thrown out etc). You have to deal with this...

  15. Questions on State Visits

    achot chavi replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ok are you sitting down, we are a 180 bed SNF and 25 bed ALF ( soon to be 50 bed ALF) and the survey teams come separately- SNF and ALF, each a 13 member team -2 doctors, 2 nurses, 2 social workers, a...

  16. Survey is coming,need help

    achot chavi replied to monirockstar25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How did it

  17. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

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

    Because some of us are honest and believe that we are obligated to report ( the law requires it). As previously stated, we report it as third hand, admitting that we did not witness it first hand....

  18. Preventing falls from low beds

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

    whats it called? we tried (inspiration from this) to put a strip of velcro on the floor and one sewn into the floor mat so that it wont slip and move. the situation is better but your solution...

  19. Monthly summaries

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

    I understand completely, Either you can be heavy handed about it and demand 5 on your desk every week or appeal to your boss to give the extra hours, Only you know if they are working the way they...

  20. I Thought I'd Seen It All

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

    If your coworkers are smart they wouldn't get involved- after all what comes around goes around and they could be next. Besides we have to stick together and support one another, Based on what you...

  21. Too nice to be a supervisor?

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

    If you dont keep a record you cant claim a history of this problem and prove all that you have done to deal with it. You then become part of the problem. If a counseling session doesn't help- and the...

  22. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

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

    I think next time we have to have hidden cameras on us before we report. We have a no smoking policy in the facility which was not enforced ( the adm looked away) and when I started working I began...

  23. Drug Holiday

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

    One day a week we held off (with doctors orders) all meds except antibiotics, digoxin, eltroxin and certain psych drugs in all stable patients, meaning not giving routine drugs like Colace,...

  24. I Thought I'd Seen It All

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

    This is crazy, you run a tight ship and it would sink without you, something is fishy, I am sorry you have this, you deserve better, I'll keep some good thoughts for

  25. Have we sunken so low? Would you?

    achot chavi posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This article just hit the newspapers: Will work for... breast implants 25 May, 2009, 17:28 A plastic surgery clinic in Prague, which experienced a lack of staff, solved their problems by offering...