Why do most restorative programs include only breakfast and lunch in a nursing home program? And should nurses/dining assistants keep a log for each resident? Most of the time the dining program is done...
Ask the Care Expert about … preparedness and supplies
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 08, 2018
We have a group of residents we are taking to visit a large garden near our facility for the day. Two of the residents attending have colostomies. Besides an extra colostomy bag/appliance, should I take...
Ask the Care Expert about … limiting visits during flu season
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 08, 2018
We are trying to meet with our families and staff about visiting our facility when they don’t feel well or someone in your family has the flu. Are there any guidelines/info you can pass along?
Ask the Care Expert about … infection prevention
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jan 08, 2018
We are working hard on infection prevention at my facility. Do you have any ideas on how to really make staff think about how important they are to this process?
Ask the Care Expert about … wandering residents
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Aug 09, 2017
Do you have any special recommendations for preparations pertaining to wanderers?
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 … different types of surveys
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 04, 2016
It seems like we are always in a “survey window,” waiting for the inspectors to arrive.
Ask the Care Expert about … being proactive for the safety of residents and staff members
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 06, 2016
I hear that many long-term care nurses are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Is there a way to be proactive for the safety of my residents and other staff members?
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… mini-mental state exams
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 05, 2015
We have a dementia unit and currently use a mini-mental state examination on our admissions. We have heard the mini-mental may not be the best test — do you know of any other that may be better?