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  1. Updating CNA care cards

    MDSlady posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi All.... Just a FYI and maybe some feedback on a new policy that we have started in our facility on updating resident care cards. We keep a care card for every resident in their nightstand (not that...

  2. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    MDSlady replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems we, like most have the name bands. You don't have time to look at a chart if you found someone has coded. The name bands have name, doc, room #, etc. Black means full code, red means DNR....

  3. Surviving a state inspection survey

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all.... I never intended to offend anyone when I started this thread.....I must say however, that SOME state surveyors can be intimidating and I think we all must admit that. I actually have...

  4. MDS Questions???????????

    MDSlady replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We have one sub-acute unit with 30 beds on it. They are mostly all PPS however we do have private pay people who like this rehab wing there. So on the average 30 PPS. The hardest time I have is with...

  5. MDS Questions???????????

    MDSlady replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hey there....Here in Ct at my facility we have computerized charting. Everything is entered into computers. Meds, tx's, dr's orders, etc. When I open say a 5d MDS I calculate the day of admission...

  6. Surviving a state inspection survey

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, I think they must have to take some kind of class or something on how to give people a hard time and treat them like dirt. This will be my 7th state survey and they still bother the heck...

  7. Surviving a state inspection survey

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :smackingf OH MY GOD!!!! Just had to respond to this!!! I CANNOT believe that a state surveyor got away with that....that was totally out of line. You're right, they can't wait to catch you...

  8. Surviving a state inspection survey

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Thanks for the reply. You're right, they never will come in an say good job see you next year. They also tried to get us last year for claiming that I didn't do a change of condition MDS on...

  9. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    MDSlady replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN in Connecticut for 7 years now. Started working for $15.00 an hour 3-11 shift. After 7 years of 3-11 I went up to $19.25 plus differential and now am promoted to MDS Coordinator. I...

  10. Do you work overtime?

    MDSlady replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I just had to reply to THIS!!! I am an LPN in my facility and about 2 months ago got promoted to MDS Coordinator. I work Monday-Friday 7-3 in my office, but with the condition that if a nurse calls...

  11. MDS Questions???????????

    MDSlady replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi again,,,,We use grace days on almost all assessments except our 14 day. I never use them then. I always use them on a 5d because I want to capture all that I can including what happened to them...

  12. MDS Questions???????????

    MDSlady replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi..This is new for me, but I felt that I had to respond. I do MDS's for a facility of 150 beds. To keep track of my PPS people, I have a large blotter that you would keep on your desk with the...