Would they be allowed to take a Roho cushion to sit on during dialysis? It would also help outside of dialysis, but I know that the ability to move around is limited during
You did it exactly right. Never leave the old packing in unless the order specifically states to. Leaving it in creates a nice place for bacteria to grow and cause an infection. Also, you cannot...
It's really a case by case basis. Hospice patients can be admitted with a prognosis of 6 months or less. Many are not actively dying and not re-positioning a patient who still has months to live would...
I have found plenty in home hospice that is challenging. Patients in their home experience respiratory distress, severe terminal agitation, severe pain, etc. Getting those taken care of can be...
When I first started in hospice I had similar feelings. It took a concentrated effort to pause and breathe after each visit and to leave work at work when I went home. You can't be all things to all...
So, you've got a lot that you're concerned about. I'll do what I can to help clarify things. I do admissions for the hospice company I work for. That often includes info and consents. First, Medicare...
I'd visit the Santyl FAQ page at Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment | The Continuous, Active Micro-debrider. "How long should I use Santyl?" is a question and the answer is when medically indicated or the...