I am trying to train some of the staff on my floor to be aware before simply automatically ordering an antibiotic to get the resident feeling better. Can you help?
Ask The Care Expert about … antibiograms
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 06, 2017
We’re starting an antibiotic stewardship program at our facility and I was told that as the head nurse, I should be using our “antibiogram.” I am not familiar with this — can you help?
Ask the Care Expert about … medication-related falls
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 06, 2017
It seems like residents on more drugs have more falls. Is there information I can use to train my staff to watch out for this?
Ask the Care Expert about … wound care programs
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 05, 2017
We are refurbishing our entire resident wound care program since we haven’t achieved great results. Can you suggest any places to find some of the latest information?
Ask the Care Expert about … flu vaccinations
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jan 06, 2017
One of my nurses has refused to get an annual flu vaccine. What should I do?
Ask the Care Expert about … C. diff
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 06, 2016
We have had several residents with C. diff. Their families are asking if there is support available for them. Our staff wonders too. Can you assist?
Ask the Care Expert about … the Triple Aim
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 05, 2016
Our new corporate director keeps talking about the “Triple Aim” and how we have to get in line with it. However, I have no idea how or where to get on board. Can you help?
Ask the Care Expert about … nutrition for residents with wounds
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 04, 2016
We are having an increase in the number of residents coming from the hospital with weight loss and wounds. We are doing our best to heal the wounds, but is there a calorie count recommended for residents...
Ask the Care Expert about … antibiotic stewardship
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 04, 2016
As an assistant director of nursing in a skilled care facility, all I am hearing is antibiotic stewardship. I am lost. How do I begin, where do I start?
Ask the Care Expert about … palliative and hospice care
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 04, 2016
As a new charge nurse I have been asked to set up palliative care for a new residents. What is the difference between palliative and hospice care? I am afraid I am mixing them up.