this is a gray area - no pun intended. I think it is only realistic to think that the human need for physical contact, affection and warmth are some of the most lasting of our needs. Those of us who have pets know what it means even to the pups and kitties to have someone to nuzzle...I am fully in support of the residents and creating an environment to minimize risk, maximize dignity and work collaboratively with the families to understand and appreciate the needs of their elderly parents. There are always individual facts and circumstances in every case that need to be evaluated before jumping to any solution. That is part of the art of what we do. Marie Infante
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thompson, Karen (Kodiak) Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 5:08 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Has anybody asked state surveyors if they have any expertise in it? Send out a question to Marie ENfante. We are not dealing in absolutes here. So it is a tough one. As a DON I'm thinking that you usually would need to sway with the families on this issue if both residents are demented. If hugging and kissing is all they do I'm not sure that that is a real problem. However, if there in bed together is this a private room? Or is there a roommate also using this space. Drawing the line is just not clear. Today I'm glad I'm me not you. -----Original Message----- From: Wiedemann, Betty R [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:43 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Education of family. We just had a similar event. The family was so supportive of the "extra' attention the Rt. was receiving. WE will ask the family for goals of care which usually boils down to comfort, healthy and safe. how much more comfort could there be then to be loved for who you are. -----Original Message----- From: STEE,LAURIE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Does anyone have any good advice on what the best way to handle two residents who believe that they are husband and wife and it is very upsetting to their families when they visit to see them together? This is in our alzheimers unit and they are really not inappropriate other than they are not really married. Actions are like holding hands, hugging, kissing on the cheek, and one time so far laying in bed together. Thanks for your input and help! Laurie Stee, RN Sioux Valley Canby Campus Senior Haven 507-223-7277 ext. 217 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ This message is intended for the sole use of the individual to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. immediately at either (617) 542-6000 or at [EMAIL PROTECTED], and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
