Ask the care expert … about enhanced barrier precautions
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 07, 2024
I’m confused by parts of the new enhanced barrier precautions. Do we need to “red bag” used PPE? Do Band-Aids cuts/scrapes/skin tears need EBP also?
Ask the care expert… about use and care of lifts
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 12, 2024
How can we best use and clean slings for our facility’s lifts?
Ask the care expert … about billing for RSV vaccines
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 05, 2024
Q: I am the infection preventionist at my skilled care facility. How can I advise my office to order and bill for RSV vaccines? A: Many specialists and facilities are having difficulty implementing the...
Ask the care expert … about infection prevention resources for families
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Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 01, 2024
As a new infection preventionist at our skilled care facility, what information should I be giving the families when someone is admitted to make them more aware of their own responsibilities with infection...
Ask the care expert… about improving the med pass
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Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 07, 2023
We hear this concern often from nurse leaders and medication nurses! Expecting one nurse to do vitals, meds, eye drops and handle interruptions is nearly impossible, especially with more than 30 residents....
Ask the care expert … about colostomy patients using swimming pools
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 07, 2023
Q: Can a nursing home resident with a colostomy use the rehabilitation swimming pool?
Ask the care expert … about infection prevention strategies
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Oct 10, 2023
Q: We are looking for some different, fun ways to teach donning and doffing and are also trying to get staff to recognize infection problems when entering a resident room. Do you have any suggestions?
Ask the care expert … about storing patient supplies
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 12, 2023
We are having a debate about insulin pens and oxygen tubing and how to store them. Can you assist?
Ask the resident care expert … about Foley catheters
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 10, 2023
At our facility, we change Foley catheters once a month, with the change date written on the treatment record. Regulations lead me to believe they should not be changed routinely. Is that correct?
Ask the care expert … about staff training
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 09, 2023
Q: I am a new nurse leader. I just discovered no staff training had been done for 10 months before I arrived, two months ago. I am only one person. How can I do all of this alone?