We just finished our state and federal survey and received one federal citation. It is about dignity — are you familiar with this regulation, and if so, can you help me research?
Ask the nursing expert about… wound programs
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jan 04, 2016
I am a new RN 3-11 shift supervisor, and new to skilled nursing. Can you please highlight what I should do to initiate a wound program?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … DON responsibilities
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jun 06, 2016
I’m new to long-term care as a director of nursing. I love the residents that we care for, but it’s so hard to manage the surveys, ombudsman, Department of Health, etc. The hours are more than...
Ask the Nursing Expert about… becoming a DON
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 05, 2015
I am a new director of nursing, and the staff is tired due to a lot of changes in the last year. Where do I start?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the final rule from CMS
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Dec 06, 2016
My corporation has been talking about an intense new rule. What do I need to know?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff meetings
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 01, 2016
As a director of nursing, how often should I hold staff meetings with all of our nurses? What are MUST topics at these meetings?
Ask the nursing expert … about choosing an EHR system
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
May 01, 2014
With so many electronic health records out there, how do we find the best one for our nurses?
Ask the nursing expert … about overseeing immunizations
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 01, 2014
I am a new assistant director of nursing and my administrator asked me to oversee immunizations. Where do I start?
Ask the nursing expert … about infection prevention
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Mar 01, 2014
What are some of the things we can do to prevent infections?
Ask the nursing expert … narcotic destruction
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jul 06, 2015
Long-term care facilities all seem to do narcotic destruction a little differently. Could you tell me how to do it to make sure I protect myself?