VTLegalRN

VTLegalRN has 35 years experience and specializes in LNC, Home Care, Peds, Long Term Care.

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1. Patient lied about dose change

   VTLegalRN replied to chiiou0706's topic in Home Health

   This is not uncommon in home care. Your license is not at risk because a patient is being untruthful. This is a behavioral health case. It's why we're there! The key is accurate documentation and...

2. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

   VTLegalRN replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, there are several key issues that glare out at me... not the least of which is assault and battery as mentioned here in various posts. In addition some my observations on this scenario are: 1)...

3. Any Home Health ADONs

   VTLegalRN replied to KDuncan890's topic in Home Health

   Hello KDuncan890, First, congratulations on your new position! The answer to your questions is that it varies from agency to agency. The size of the parent organization and size of the HH agency...

4. Patient lied about dose change

   VTLegalRN replied to chiiou0706's topic in Home Health

   Hello chiiou0706, and welcome to home care! Critical? I don't think so. As a general rule, the patients are self-directing in home care. Be truthful in the record about the actual doses taken...

5. Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

   VTLegalRN replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Home Health

   Hello Crystal-Wings, having worked private duty shifts in home care with medically fragile children for many years, I completely understand your position. I don't know what state your in nor the age...

6. Marketing as a Defense Legal Nurse Consultant: The Key to Success Part II

   VTLegalRN replied to sirI's topic in Legal

   Great articles, Sirl! Your willingness to share your experience and expertise in this area is very much appreciated! I am in the process of setting up my practice as an LNC. I did go through a well...