We are looking to improve the safety of the residents at our facilities, with regard to falls and safety. Do you have a suggestion for any training material or programs?
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: What are pertinent details to include in pain journals?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 02, 2012
Pain journals are a great way for anyone who may be experiencing pain to track it and take a record to the healthcare practitioner’s office for visits.
Ask the care expert: If the flu shot is the same for two consecutive years, does it still need to be...
As the care expert: Are there any resources to find a medication or a group of medications fast?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 04, 2019
I am new to long-term care and notice many residents are on numerous medications. Are there any resources besides the poison control number to use if a nurse is needed to find a medication or a group of...
Ask the care expert: My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what...
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2022
Q: I am a new DON. My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what they each do. Can you help?
Ask the care expert: How should I calculate the amount of PPE we are using daily?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 08, 2020
I am a new infection prevention nurse and I am being asked to give an account of how much personal protective equipment we are using daily. How should I calculate this?
Ask the care expert: Activities at your facility serve multiple purposes
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?