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something from these people and I hope I give them something to learn and look forward to weekly as well. I’ve found that at Mountain Care the residents will tell you what they like or what they want- for the most part. Sometimes I am told that they don’t want to talk to me anymore or other times I can’t get a word in edgewise in the conversation. Wherever the residents direct me is where I go. I find this to be beneficial because I would rather engage with people who wish to be interacted with.…

Long Term Care Conchita Ruiz-Alvarez Capella University \ Abstract The need for the extended care has become a reality through the longevity revolution. Millions of people are living longer and longer, reaching an advanced age where infirmities rob them of independence. Health care system isn't designed to cope with long-term care issues. For an elderly widow who is whose hands are so gnarled by arthritis, she cannot dress or turn the knob on her kitchen stove. She is keenly alert, but she may…

The Department of Human Resources received a report on Ms. Mary McGinnis on 10/7/15 alleging Michael McGinnis, caregiver/son of Ms. McGinnis, had not been giving medication properly. Patient scored a 0 on MMSE and son reported to ER doctor he gave her a dose of his methadone because she was in pain. On 10/13 worker made first victim contact at Senior Care. Ms. McGinnis was alert but unable to answer questions appropriately or aware of surroundings. After talking with Ms. McGinnis worker spoke…

understand that all nursing homes are not terrible, and that some actually care about the wellbeing of their residents. The second day of clinicals was even better. Not only did I have the pleasure of meeting and getting to know more residents, I also got to practice my skills on actual residents. I aided residents with getting up and getting dressed, learned how to use the Hoyer lift, sat with a resident and 1-on-1 fed them, and so much more! It is fascinating to see how much a person’s mood…

healthcare professionals not following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010, for example they could lose their job, or if it happens multiple times they would have to pay a fine, also it would give the organisation a bad reputation and could lead to permanent closure. To promote anti-discriminatory practice in an organisation, policies and codes of practices should be implemented. Codes of practices are vital in an organisation to provide a good service for service users. All healthcare…

Respect for autonomy is also violated when using chemical restraints, the resident should be able to make choices for themselves. Everyone is entitled to the right of self-determination; and if they are not cognitively able to do so, then the family’s opinion should be considered and they should always be informed. The non-maleficence principle “to do no harm” is violated as chemical restraints cause physical harm to the residents. Chemical restraints have been proven to increase risk of falls,…

communication, conflict resolution, interviewing, and documentation. In gaining these skills, there will be less miscommunication . Just like the many skills that should be gained there are many roles that need to taken such as informational, case manager, coordination, enabler, intervention, and advocacy role. There may be a multidisciplinary form that may include the administrator, a nurse, a physician, social worker, activity director, and others as necessary (Singh, 2016). When you make…

Medicare Coverage: A Case Study Heidi is a 72 year-old female who is hospitalized for 70-days after experiencing a stroke and further complications of a deep vein thrombosis of the leg and pulmonary embolus. Her current insurance includes Medicare Part A and B without Medicaid or a Medigap policy. While in the hospital she is treated by both a hospitalist and neurologist. Following her hospitalization stay, she is transferred to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for rehabilitation. After a…

I have visited a few large long-term care facilities in the past but came away with negative feelings because the facilities smelled of urine and many of the residents lined the hallways trying to grasp even just a little attention from everyone walking by. These places had a certain aura or presents about them which screamed sadness, distress, anger, hunger for attention, isolation and being unsanitary. Eastmont…

Prompt: Please type on a separate sheet of paper (A) reasons for choosing Nursing, (B) why you selected Watts School of Nursing, (C) activities and experiences since last attending school if more than three (3) months have elapsed, (D) study strategies for academic success in nursing school, (E) support system to help balance personal, work, and academic obligations. (A) Reasons for Choosing Nursing When I originally started school I wanted to be a teacher. I loved kids so it seamed like a…