So this is my first post, and right off the batt I want to say that I'm not a nurse. I'm a personal care assistant and skills trainer to a 19 year old pt who has severe developmental disabilities (dx...
curiousitykitty replied to curiousitykitty's topic in Home Health
Beachy, all I really have to do is identify if there is a potential medical emergency and call 911. That is in my job description... Pt uses chewy keys (traditional "baby" toys) as an alternative to...
curiousitykitty replied to curiousitykitty's topic in Home Health
I understand now that I screwed up... I should have tried to help the pt get to bed but mom just seemed done with me at that point... I talked to staff about it and I think next time I will ask...
curiousitykitty replied to curiousitykitty's topic in Home Health
@libby, i felt like I was given attitude for checking on something that could have been a serious issue. Yes it resulted in pt getting out of bed, but wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry? I feel...