What is “USP 800”? I’ve only recently heard about it.
Ask the resident care expert … about Foley catheters
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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: Any suggestion for helping a dementia resident who flushes disable briefs?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 01, 2022
Q: I have a resident with the diagnosis of dementia, who insists on flushing her disposable briefs down the toilet. That causes a huge flood on our floor, disturbing everyone. Any suggestions?
Ask The Care Expert
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Sherrie Dornberger
Aug 01, 2019
As a new DON, I have instructed my staff to remove, rinse and reuse colostomy bags. Do you agree? As a person who has a colostomy, I do not agree with reusing bags. I choose to use a one-piece system....
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Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 01, 2022
With the severe staff shortage, we want to give our workers some gifts. I have a small budget but want to start doing things like a New Year’s gift, and Valentine’s and Nurses Day recognition of some...
Ask the care expert: Do you have any suggestions to help with urinary drainage bags?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 01, 2022
Q: We have a problem with urinary drainage bags touching the floor when the resident is in bed, especially if they have a low bed. Do you have any suggestions for us?
Ask The Care Expert: What are VPDs?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 05, 2018
Our new medical director keeps referring to VPD’s when we bring up vaccines. I don’t feel comfortable asking too much, so can you help clear up what he’s referring to?
Ask the care expert: What can you tell me about the catheter used to rectally administer medication?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 04, 2020
I heard about a catheter used rectally to administer medication. What can you tell me about this?
Ask the Care Expert: How will PDPM impact care?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2019
Nursing care documentation has been influential but hasn’t driven payment to the degree it will October 1.
Ask the care expert: How to stop residents from picking at moles or bumps on their arms?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 11, 2019
We have several residents who are consistently getting bruises on their arms from completing their ADLs or bumping into something. Even when rubbing on lotions, or scratching an itch on their arm, they...