Walti

Walti LPN, LVN, RN, EMT-I

ICU/ER mostley ER 25 years

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  1. Coronavirus questions for home care

    Walti replied to Kitiger's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In another blog I follow I discussed the law of unforeseen consequences. What is such an obvious concern to the home health nurses Is most likely not even considered by many others. Truthfully I never...

  2. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    Walti replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That was so very well said. Certainly has not drained the swamp but instead has stocked it with alligators and bottom

  3. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    Walti replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just a floor nurse? Seriously?! What happens to heads of government agencies when they displease DJT. I would imagine that the CDC heads are on pins and needles about this. Keep the public informed...

  4. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    Walti replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As always, work acquired illness is going to be denied as it can not be proven that it was not community

  5. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From my reading about this, some nurses were also kidnapped to care for sick family members. I can't site a source for

  6. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    Walti replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unfortunately it is spreading into the southern hemisphere where it is currently the end of Summer and fall for them is just getting ready to begin. Yeah, I was really hoping that warm weather would...

  7. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Offer me enough pay and I'll come out of retirement. Let's see, what would I want to deal with this pandemic. Full medical for my wife, myself and my adult child for the rest of our lives. (If we make...

  8. They locked up all the masks in security ?

    Walti replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On the comments about those stealing masks for resale. Check out the prices on eBay. N95 masks as low as 99 cents with shipping anywhere fro $15.00 to $20.00 dollars each. Should cost about $3.00 or...

  9. They locked up all the masks in security ?

    Walti replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Interesting on the neutropenic patients and I would concur on absolutely imperative to have masks for their care. We hear that the general public has no need for N95 masks but what would you recommend...

  10. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The New York Times has a worthwhile article titled "Nurses Battling Coronavirus Beg for Protective Gear and Better Planning". Eight healthcare workers are now diagnosed as positive. Protective gear is...

  11. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Varying reports about the staff from you.C. Davis in Sacramento California are saying that a number of them are on quarantine after exposure to the first Covid-19 patient that was from a community...

  12. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I feel so much better knowing that Pence has been put in charge. I know he has a solid background in science. It is also a really good thing that the CDC won't be causing unnecessary alarm since they...

  13. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sounds like whatever procedures they were using to disinfect their PPEs were ineffective. So what do you do when the supply says sorry, we are out of masks and gowns? I'm very old school. We used to...

  14. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm wondering if we may need to rethink these protocols. Not sure about gloves as they certainly have a limited life. Masks might be possible. What temperature kills the virus and can masks stand up...

  15. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Very informative and helpful articles. I'm concerned about the ability of supply chains and manufactures to keep up with a greatly increased demand for PPEs. Can Tyvek bio-hazard suits be sprayed with...

  16. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just curious as to any possible lags in reporting. Looking at Covid-19 update on the mainstream media online and I'm not seeing much. We do have a case south of me that is reported to have been a...

  17. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sad to hear about the healthcare workers. Nobody really considers the risk of being in the field. I don't know how many times I've had folks cough directly into my face. Glad to be retired. It is kind...

  18. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sadly I agree. Even more sadly I used to work for a hospital that required a sick note from an MD if you called in sick. I also got dinged from them for getting to work late. I'd stopped to help a...

  19. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry to hear about your supply problems. Masks are in short supply world wide. If you would consider buying your own you might try the local hardware and big box home improvement stores. Our local...

  20. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Had not heard about fecal or oral but I'm not surprised. There is so much misinformation out there. On the other hand there is so little information out there. We hear about so many people being...

  21. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Walti replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a very concerning outbreak. China is placing entire cities on lock-down. I don't think it is possible to contain it. At best the rate of contagion might be slowed but it is likely to go...

  22. Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated and Shamed

    Walti replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you. I have had the misfortune over the years to encounter GOG networks, Same as the Good Ole Boy networks that some areas of the country were...

  23. What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Walti replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    The same pathology? Yeah, right. My DW had the unfortunate experience of being raped at knife point. She has gotten over it. My neighbors from the next town over dropped by one night and blew up every...

  24. What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Walti replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Becker's Health IT and CEO report, Becker's Blockchain report and Becker's CFO report. are websites for hospital administrators that are worth following for what is happening in the hospital...

  25. Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Will You See in the ED?

    Walti replied to traumaRUs's topic in Emergency

    Wow, far out man, this was really good, like it blew my mind away. Hey does anyone want pizza? What can I say I was young in the 60s and 70s. I don't know that I've ever seen a case of hyperemesis D/T...