We have a resident who constantly picks her skin. We have tried medication changes, as did the family before she came to our facility. Do you have any suggestions?
Ask the care expert … about infection prevention
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Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 10, 2023
I am struggling as a new infection preventionist. Can you recommend ways I can learn more about my job and be sure our IP program protects both residents and staff?
Ask the care expert about … scheduling challenges
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Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 12, 2023
Q: I have been at my building for five months as a new director of nursing. I am having trouble filling the schedule to cover all the needed resident care. My supervisors are working the cart, and the...
Ask the resident care expert … about precaution types
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jan 25, 2023
Q: We are confused about the difference between contact precautions and enhanced barrier precautions. Can you help?
Ask the care expert … about documenting falls
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Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 05, 2022
We are struggling with what to document and who to notify when a resident falls. Any suggestions?
Ask the Care Expert
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Sherrie Dornberger
Oct 07, 2022
Q: I am a DON with a census of 118. I have two MDS coordinators and no other leadership. It’s affecting resident outcomes. What can I do?
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: Any good team building ideas?
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 01, 2022
I am looking at some team building things to do to get my staff working better together. Any ideas that are fun, but not physical things like rock climbing?
Ask the care expert: My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what...
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Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2022
Q: I am a new DON. My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what they each do. Can you help?
Ask the care expert: Any suggestion for helping a dementia resident who flushes disable briefs?
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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?