Ask the care expert Articles

Ask the care expert: What are pertinent details to include in pain journals?

April 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: When is isolation required for C. diff, and when can a resident be taken out of isolation?

March 01, 2012

Residents should be placed on contact precautions while they are experiencing diarrhea. Wait to discontinue precautions until the diarrhea resolves.
 

Ask the care expert: What resources are available to develop a staff Facebook policy?

October 01, 2011

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA
 

Ask the care expert: What is the difference between rehab nursing and restorative nursing?

June 01, 2011

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA
 
 

Ask the care expert: Do I need malpractice insurance as a LTC nurse?

April 01, 2011

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President NADONA
 

Could 'consistent assignment' help my nursing home?

March 01, 2011

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA