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Comment on Tip: Tuberculosis Testing? by Lori Mensing

Lori Mensing — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:03:47 +0000

On admission to an RCFE can a negative TB results from 8 months prior be used? Or would one have to have been given within the last 6 months?

Comment on Oxygen Safety by Josh Allen, RN

Josh Allen, RN — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:46:42 +0000

Hello Dee. As long as the oxygen use and equipment complies with regulation 87618 you should be ok. As you will see in the regulation, if it is liquid oxygen approval from CCL is required.

You can find regulation 87618 here: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/ord/entres/getinfo/pdf/rcfeman4.pdf

Comment on What is an ACO? by Lisa Justice

Lisa Justice — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:09:13 +0000

I have a question, in rcfe, are they allowed to have electric blankets?

Comment on Oxygen Safety by Dee

Dee — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:56:19 +0000

Regarding the use of oxygen in RCFE setting is there any particular type of oxygen device that is allowed per state regulation? I heard different view regarding this topic and would like a concrete answer regarding this issue in accordance with state regulation. Under which particular topic will this standard fall under ?

Comment on Medication Assistance for Residents with Dementia by Anny Ngantung

Anny Ngantung — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:38:15 +0000

seems like all the “Regulation” tight up our hand to do what need to be done to take care our resident.Dementia resident sometimes they forget to put their meds in to their mouth by them self. I agree that most RCFE did not have a nurses on duty ’cause RCFE is not a nursing home.

Comment on A Restraint is a Restraint is a Restraint by Stephanie Stephens

Stephanie Stephens — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:52:41 +0000

Hi I have a resident that continues to slide out of his WC hospice suggested using a pompel? Is that considered a restraint? I was told it is not like the triangle it’s smaller and keeps them from sliding forward. Please advise.

Comment on Bed Rails in an RCFE by Josh Allen, RN

Josh Allen, RN — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:34:47 +0000

Hello Del… staff in an RCFE may only assist with fingersticks and insulin. This could include reminding the resident, helping to open the package, and helping to steady the hand. But the resident must draw up, administer, puncture the skin, etc. I hope that helps answer your question.

Comment on Tip: Tuberculosis Testing? by Josh Allen, RN

Josh Allen, RN — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:32:19 +0000

Aidah… this blog post should help you with that:

http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/continuing-education/tuesday-tip-annual-inservice-training-requirements_12-16-2008/

Comment on Medication Assistance for Residents with Dementia by Josh Allen, RN

Josh Allen, RN — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:31:01 +0000

Eric… I think we all sympathize with your frustration. Research shows consistently that medication aides–when properly trained–commit no more errors than nurses do when assisting residents with medications in the assisted living/residential care setting.

Comment on Bed Rail Safety by Susan

Susan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:50:41 +0000

At our small assisted living facility for people with Dementia, we use half a rail. You need a doctor’s order in the resident’s file. Some doctors won’t allow the rail, which leaves us in a dilemma. The resident forgets that they cannot stand up, and could then fall to the ground, injuring themselves. I feel that residents with Dementia should all have this protection available for them. One can cushion them with body pillows along the rail, but there is always the risk that an accident can happen.