State Visit, What to do and What to not do?

[daytonm]

I'm a new License Vocational Nurse (two months as a nurse). I work at a sniff. I'm starting to get the hang of it. I'm just wondering what to expect when the state are to visit and what to do and not what to do. I know we're suppost to do everything by the book. But How can I finish on time if I have 30-40 patients? What do I do? Also what to do on certain occations like medication is not available, or the refills are not here yet? Are we suppost to call the MD to give an alternative or what? Please share your story on what happen and what were the questions asked when you were passing meds? Also most commonly mistakes that we make.

[humble lpn]

I so remember my first state visit! I was so green I didn't know very much at all after only having 3 days of orientation and it was my first nursing job EVER. I was terrified.

My advice to you is to do your job per facility protocol. If someone from the state asks you a question, go ahead and answer that question, if they ask to see a skill such as meds via g-tube, tell them when the next is due, and be open to having them watch.

As far as the medications, be sure to be doing your checks, documenting med given and etc.

Yes, they will be examining the MAR. They will be in your way, in the Narc drawer, analyzing everything which is their job. They will ask you questions at your busiest time. If you do not know the answer to a question, don't say I don't know, tell them you will get back to them with the information.