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I have
worked with medication aides in the past, I must say it made me nervous. I was
an LPN then and the RN supervisor monitored the situation but to me the cna who
wants to do this should consider going to nursing school, and the companies
paying and supporting this are setting themselves up for a major problem. As far
as treatments and procedures (catheter insertions, complex dressing
changes, etc) ABSOLUTELY NOT!
There
is a small hospital in our area which uses "Med Techs" these are glorified
nurse's aides who get approximately 8 weeks of extra training. Not enough in my
book. I don't think even the most seasoned CNA will be able to recognize side
effects of meds or the presence of complications with wounds or other invasive
procedures.
Soap
box closed for the day.
TGIF!!!!
Pam
I think that this would be the mistake
of a lifetime for nursing care. First of all, CNA�s are not trained to
monitor for side effects, etc of meds and treatments. I would hate to
have my license riding on one in a skilled setting.
Brenda W. Chance,
RN, RAC-C
MDS
Coordinator
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-----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.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday,
February 20, 2004 11:14 AM
Subject: CNA's
pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?
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
Let's
talk about this bill?
Sincerely,
BestLittleNurse
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