Part 1
In part one of this two-part series of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome back Matthew, a registered nurse with a background in psychiatric nursing, home health care and wound care. They discuss the harsh realities in long-term care facilities, including regulatory compliance and the increasing use of non-clinicians in traditionally skilled nursing roles. The elder care industry is driven by profit, not patient welfare. Matthew shares his experiences and insights into the corruption and challenges faced in long-term care, which are often hidden from the public eye. The speakers delve into taboo issues such as no-CPR policies and 'do not send out' policies, the implications on patient rights, and the legal accountability of nursing staff. They highlight the dangers of medication administration by inadequately trained staff, the manipulation of regulations to maintain compliance, and alleged cover ups. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the alarming realities of long-term care facilities, highlighting tragic outcomes, the emotional toll on families. A comprehensive overhaul of the system is needed to ensure better care for seniors. Awareness of these issues is crucial for families considering long-term care.
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Chapters
00:56 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:54 Guest’s Nursing Background
04:54 Cocktail of the Week
08:35 Regulations and Practices Differ Place to Place
12:25 Levels of Care in Long-term Care
16:00 COVID-19's Impact on Long-term Care
23:45 Med Techs and Directors of Wellness
26:34 The Taboo of Withholding CPR
34:28 Do Not Send Out Policies
41:07 Problem of the Week
46:20 Nursing Home Patient Death Ruled Homicide Due to Caregiver Neglect
56:45 Medication Errors and Cover-Ups
1:08:10 Enema of the Week Award
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1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1Tbsp simple syrup
Several splashes of Aromatic Bitters
1 1/2 oz (Kentucky Bourbon) Whiskey
Shake in mixer and garnish with lime
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no we actually do! we even address this in the podcast
Friday Nov 22, 2024
36 beds in locked memory unit and 80long term beds. My facility uses QMAs and adds the assessments, charting, wound care, insulin, IV etc to the nurse working on the adjacent hallway. When CNAs call off they are usually not replaced so we work short
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
A few years ago a spent 3 months working 12 hour night shifts in an AL. We did always have one nurse in the bldg. I usually worked with a QMA and 2 CNAs. We had a locked memory unit with 24 beds. Regular assisted living had 36 beds. Most of the residents should have been in a Long Term care facility as they need way too much assistance. I felt that my license was in jeopardy every night I worked. Currently work Subacute Rehab unit in a nursing home AKA Long Term Care facility. We have 32 rehab
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
I have worked in Long Term Care in Indiana since 2008. Ya’ll don’t seem to understand the difference between LTC and Assisted Living.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
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