RE: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?

[Ann Schoeny]

That is really scarey.......I think there are enough med errors with nurses passing meds, imagine if cnas were doing it. We are currently inservicing all of our floor nurses on med pass d/t our survey where we had a 9% med error rate. In the state of Ohio it has to be less than 5%. It truely is a tactic for staffing purposes, and not foe the benefit of our resident's. -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Archibald [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill? IS THIS FOR ONE PARTICULAR STATE, WHICH?  No, I wouldn't want them passing meds in our NH, I think it is just a gambit to have less licensed staff, save $$, etc.  I think its bad enough some of the things that happen in Assisted Livings with the relaxed rules they have. Just my opinion. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 11:14 AM Subject: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?   Dar Listmates, I was just reading some bills that might be passed. One is being proposed for 2004. SB492/HB189  "Certified Geriatric Specialists" allowing CNA's to complete training  then being able to administer meds and treatment to residents and would also be counted as licensed nurse for purpose of minimum nursing criteria.  Well, what is your opinion on this bill? Would you want CNA's passing meds? in your NH Do nursing treatments? Let's talk about this bill? Thanks.   . Sincerely, BestLittleNurse

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