Actually we use med aides and they have the lowest medication errors for our facility compared to the RN’s and LPN’s.

I was sceptic at first but you’d be surprised how you survived without them.  

 

Heidi Ebertowski,R.N.

MDS Care Coordinator

Valley Memorial Homes

Grand Forks, ND

(701)787-7937   fax (701)787-7901

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From: Ann Schoeny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 1:18 PM
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Subject: RE: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?

 

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.

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From: Kathy Archibald [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 2:02 PM
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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

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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.

 

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Sincerely,
BestLittleNurse

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