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?
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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?
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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...
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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?
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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 .. about drug diversion
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Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 06, 2015
Early identification of diversion and abuse benefits everyone involved. However, don’t jump to conclusions before you are sure of the actions that are making you uncomfortable.
Ask the Care Expert about … the Triple Aim
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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: Activities at your facility serve multiple purposes