Ask the care expert: Any suggestion for helping a dementia resident who flushes disable briefs?
By
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: If we have an RAC audit, can we also get an additional review from it?
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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By
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...