Bostonnurse06

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1. SNF CPT codes

   Bostonnurse06 posted a topic in NP

   Hi, I am a new grad NP and have just accepted a position in a SNF. Does anyone have a good chart/guide to what is needed for the different CPT codes? I wish we had learned this in school..

2. RSV

   Bostonnurse06 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   We put them on droplet precautions. The issue I’m finding is that no one knows when to take them off precautions. Our MD reswabs once they’re asymptomatic, but many of those swabs still come back positive

3. Reportables

   Bostonnurse06 posted a topic in LTC Directors

   I'm a new DON in Massachusetts and I'm looking for a list of reportable events that need to be reported to DPH, and the time frame of when they need to be reported. Does anyone have a list??

4. Birthing gowns

   Bostonnurse06 replied to Bostonnurse06's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the replies! And that's so funny that other parts of the country don't call hospital gowns johnnies. I had no idea!

5. Birthing gowns

   Bostonnurse06 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   LDRP nurses: what's your opinion on birthing gowns? They've been popping up on all the mommy blogs, but I wonder how practical they actually are. What are your thoughts on birthing gowns versus johnnies during labor and delivery- both from a nurse ...

6. It's Almost Like a Ghost Town. Most Nursing Homes Overstated Staffing for Years

   Bostonnurse06 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Headlines

   I have worked in nursing homes for 10 years, and I'm now in upper management. I can tell you from experience that nursing homes would love to staff more, but just don't have the money. Between cuts in Medicare and Medicaid, and ACOs pushing for arbit...

7. Wound care certification necessary?

   Bostonnurse06 posted a topic in Geriatric

   My coworker and I are disagreeing on how to take care of residents with wounds. She wants every resident with a wound to be seen by the wound doctor, even if it's a small wound or the resident is on hospice. I believe that as an RN, I am able to ass...

8. Verbal Change in Code Status

   Bostonnurse06 replied to littlelamb's topic in Geriatric

   I would honor the signed POLST. If you have a signed POLST specifying full code, not following that means you're not following physicians orders. The family could come back and accuse you of failing to treat, especially if the resident has dementia a...