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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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...
Ask the care expert: Do you have any suggestions to help with urinary drainage bags?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 01, 2022
Q: We have a problem with urinary drainage bags touching the floor when the resident is in bed, especially if they have a low bed. Do you have any suggestions for us?
Ask the Care Expert about … medication-related falls
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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 … restorative programs
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 09, 2018
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: What are some infection control techniques for touch-screen medical records?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 01, 2011
CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA
Ask the care expert: Should signs be used to identify patients with C.diff?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 01, 2012
The answer to this question is that signage can be used and is expected.
Ask The Care Expert: What are VPDs?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 05, 2018
Our new medical director keeps referring to VPD’s when we bring up vaccines. I don’t feel comfortable asking too much, so can you help clear up what he’s referring to?
Ask the care expert: What can you tell me about the catheter used to rectally administer medication?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 04, 2020
I heard about a catheter used rectally to administer medication. What can you tell me about this?