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2017-11-06 07:07:53 PM lindsaylu85 but they do everything on their own
2017-11-06 07:08:28 PM virginia most of the reso
2017-11-06 07:08:36 PM lindsaylu85 the nurse just gives meds
2017-11-06 07:08:45 PM virginia imost
2017-11-06 07:09:09 PM karynbrinkley Whats your perception?
2017-11-06 07:09:17 PM virginia the nuse gave meds andthe aids helpedthe residents
2017-11-06 07:09:32 PM karynbrinkley Would you want to live there?
2017-11-06 07:09:52 PM lindsaylu85 the aides are kinda back up incase something were to happen
2017-11-06 07:10:06 PM karynbrinkley right
2017-11-06 07:10:08 PM virginia not really to much like a hospital
2017-11-06 07:10:48 PM lindsaylu85 i rather be at home. but if i guess id rather be there then in a nursing home
2017-11-06 07:11:55 PM karynbrinkley So, assisted living is in between the nursing home and IL.
2017-11-06 07:12:14 PM virginia There werent many resedents there but they had a flower gargenand the people seemed happy
2017-11-06 07:13:07 PM karynbrinkley They can come in not needing a lot of assistance or they can needs assistance with other adl's.
2017-11-06 07:13:19 PM karynbrinkley need
2017-11-06 07:13:45 PM karynbrinkley They do have gardens and various activities Virginia.
2017-11-06 07:13:51 PM virginia If the resident was already in the assisted living and they got to where they couldnt caAE FOR THEM SELVES THEY CI
2017-11-06 07:14:10 PM virginia OULD STAY RIGHT
2017-11-06 07:14:14 PM karynbrinkley They like engagement and history and preference is super important.
2017-11-06 07:14:21 PM lindsaylu85 they are able to do more activities
2017-11-06 07:14:24 PM karynbrinkley They could
2017-11-06 07:15:12 PM lindsaylu85 but they could have more indepentant group activities instead of group activities that have to be lead by someone
2017-11-06 07:15:21 PM karynbrinkley They could stay with home health and hospice.
2017-11-06 07:15:31 PM karynbrinkley It's really a case by case issue.
2017-11-06 07:15:56 PM karynbrinkley They can't stay in Florida with anything above a stage three pressure ulcer.
2017-11-06 07:16:29 PM karynbrinkley They can't have a communicable disease but can have HIV. No shingles etc....
2017-11-06 07:16:42 PM karynbrinkley They can go to a SNF and then come back
2017-11-06 07:16:56 PM karynbrinkley They can be a two person assist in our state.
2017-11-06 07:17:08 PM virginia MOST OF THE RESIDENTS COULD BUT THEY WANTED A PLACE TO STAY THAT WAS CLOST TO HOME AND FAMILY
2017-11-06 07:17:11 PM karynbrinkley States vary so you must know the regs
2017-11-06 07:17:36 PM karynbrinkley I think that is important for them to be close to home
2017-11-06 07:18:19 PM virginia YES SO FAMILY CAN VISIT
2017-11-06 07:18:20 PM karynbrinkley The reason I ask your percetion is because I always want to make a difference and improve upon what we do... How do we do that?
2017-11-06 07:18:39 PM lindsaylu85 me to. i think visits from family and friends are key for them
2017-11-06 07:19:05 PM lindsaylu85 learn and teach
2017-11-06 07:19:10 PM karynbrinkley I agree
2017-11-06 07:19:23 PM karynbrinkley How can we encourage that?
2017-11-06 07:19:32 PM virginia YES I AGREE
2017-11-06 07:19:58 PM lindsaylu85 inviting familys in for events
2017-11-06 07:20:15 PM virginia BY TALKING WITH THE RRESIDENTS AND THIER FAMILIES
2017-11-06 07:20:27 PM karynbrinkley Yes
2017-11-06 07:21:15 PM karynbrinkley You can have family lucheons and dinners. You can ask them to volunteer or teach classes. You can ask them to go on outings.
2017-11-06 07:22:02 PM lindsaylu85 yes
2017-11-06 07:22:03 PM virginia GIVING THEM A SAY IN WHAT IS GOING ON LET THEM HELP MAKE PLANS AND CARRY THEM OUT WHEN THEY DO
2017-11-06 07:22:14 PM karynbrinkley very good
2017-11-06 07:22:48 PM karynbrinkley what else can we do outside of family involvement?
2017-11-06 07:22:57 PM lindsaylu85 i have then help with the big events
2017-11-06 07:23:08 PM lindsaylu85 volunteers
2017-11-06 07:24:29 PM karynbrinkley yes
2017-11-06 07:24:57 PM karynbrinkley Volunteers and the community
2017-11-06 07:25:14 PM virginia GET THE RESIDENTS INVOLED IN COMMITY PRGRECTS IT THEY WILL
2017-11-06 07:25:21 PM karynbrinkley you can get donations for things
2017-11-06 07:25:22 PM karynbrinkley yes
2017-11-06 07:25:30 PM karynbrinkley I love that
2017-11-06 07:25:42 PM karynbrinkley What are some community projects
2017-11-06 07:26:29 PM lindsaylu85 mentoring kids
2017-11-06 07:26:35 PM karynbrinkley yes
2017-11-06 07:27:07 PM lindsaylu85 also coaching
2017-11-06 07:27:12 PM virginia CHRUCH HAVE THE KIDS AT SCHOOL CAME IN TO HELP AND VISIT
2017-11-06 07:27:19 PM karynbrinkley I saw something on facebook about 4 year olds and seniors. It improved the seniors mobility, mood, etc...
2017-11-06 07:27:28 PM karynbrinkley Good Virginia
2017-11-06 07:27:50 PM karynbrinkley It was a daycare with an ALF
2017-11-06 07:27:55 PM virginia MAYBE HELP WITH HOMEWORK
2017-11-06 07:28:10 PM karynbrinkley true
2017-11-06 07:28:15 PM karynbrinkley Thats a good idea.
2017-11-06 07:28:43 PM virginia IF THE MOTHERS WORK THIS CAN HELP THEEKIDS AND THE RESIDENT
2017-11-06 07:29:20 PM karynbrinkley Churches can assist as well.
2017-11-06 07:29:25 PM virginia ALSO MANY KIDS TO DAY HAVE NO GRANDPARENTS
2017-11-06 07:30:44 PM karynbrinkley Thats true
2017-11-06 07:30:54 PM lindsaylu85 pen pals
2017-11-06 07:31:04 PM virginia THEY COULD HELP AT THE LIBARY TO THEY ARE ALWAYS NEEDING HELLP WITH THE BOOKS
2017-11-06 07:31:34 PM lindsaylu85 i have a few kids from a local elementry school that write my residents
2017-11-06 07:31:56 PM karynbrinkley Thats awesome....What do you think we can improve as far as
2017-11-06 07:32:02 PM karynbrinkley activities
2017-11-06 07:32:24 PM lindsaylu85 with assistant living? umm...
2017-11-06 07:32:40 PM lindsaylu85 giving more options?
2017-11-06 07:32:53 PM lindsaylu85 letting the residnets know what is out there
2017-11-06 07:33:21 PM lindsaylu85 helping them plan the things they want to do
2017-11-06 07:33:57 PM virginia LET THEM SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE AND CHOOSE WHAT THEY WANT TO DO ARE MAKE
2017-11-06 07:34:17 PM karynbrinkley We can offer more variety
2017-11-06 07:34:39 PM virginia YES
2017-11-06 07:35:47 PM karynbrinkley Give me some ideas
2017-11-06 07:36:24 PM lindsaylu85 you can have mulitply activities planned at different times
2017-11-06 07:36:34 PM lindsaylu85 im sorry at the same times
2017-11-06 07:36:47 PM lindsaylu85 would give them choices
2017-11-06 07:37:22 PM karynbrinkley Yes... more choices
2017-11-06 07:38:22 PM lindsaylu85 rotation of activities. instead of repeting the same ones every month
2017-11-06 07:38:31 PM virginia IF THEY HAVE A HOBBYS THEY MIGHT TEACH HOW TO DO THEM LIKE HAVE A KNITTING CLASS FOR OTHER RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS RON THE
2017-11-06 07:39:35 PM virginia SCHOOL , THEN I WAS A KID WE HAD A LADY WHO CAME ONSE A WEEK AND GAVE KNTTING CLASSES AT THE SCHOOL
2017-11-06 07:39:40 PM lindsaylu85 yes. i have residents lead activities on off times when there isnt anyone there from activities.
2017-11-06 07:40:47 PM karynbrinkley We have a program with different university classes
2017-11-06 07:41:34 PM karynbrinkley They are taught by staff, families, residents, and people in the community.
2017-11-06 07:41:48 PM karynbrinkley It is a hobby or topic of interest
2017-11-06 07:41:55 PM virginia LET THEM GET ON LINE AND CHOOSE SOME OF THE ACTIVITES FOM THAT IF YIU CAN GET THE SUPPLIES
2017-11-06 07:42:18 PM karynbrinkley that's a great idea
2017-11-06 07:42:45 PM karynbrinkley Lindsay, I love when residents lead activities
2017-11-06 07:42:53 PM lindsaylu85 me too
2017-11-06 07:43:02 PM karynbrinkley Some communities have choirs
2017-11-06 07:43:12 PM karynbrinkley and they sing for other communities
2017-11-06 07:43:34 PM lindsaylu85 i try to have at lest three different groups a month
2017-11-06 07:43:36 PM karynbrinkley We promote wellness so we add a lot of physical activities.
2017-11-06 07:44:09 PM karynbrinkley Love that too. The three different groups.
2017-11-06 07:44:37 PM karynbrinkley Think about what would make you want to stay there.
2017-11-06 07:44:48 PM virginia EXERCISE PROGRAMS ARE GOOD AND NATURE WALKS MAYBE A DANCE CLASS
2017-11-06 07:45:31 PM lindsaylu85 im sorry guys. i have to leave. i need to finish a paper and im falling asleep. i have strep and broncitis so im not doing well tonight. thank you for the chat.
2017-11-06 07:45:37 PM lindsaylu85 the residnets like it too
2017-11-06 07:45:37 PM karynbrinkley Nature and differnt forms or movement are important
2017-11-06 07:46:09 PM lindsaylu85 we also use insterments with music and mmove
2017-11-06 07:46:11 PM karynbrinkley Oh! Feel better Lindsay. I have been sick too. Lots going around
2017-11-06 07:46:24 PM lindsaylu85 so the residents have to participate instead of sleep
2017-11-06 07:46:26 PM lindsaylu85 ty
2017-11-06 07:46:34 PM lindsaylu85 good night
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2017-11-06 07:47:12 PM karynbrinkley Virginia, when there are only a few people, we work faster and harder. You can go as well unless you have any questions tonight. Yo guys have been awesome.
2017-11-06 07:47:23 PM karynbrinkley you
2017-11-06 07:48:51 PM virginia OK THANKS
2017-11-06 07:49:11 PM karynbrinkley do you have other questions that I can help you with?
2017-11-06 07:49:43 PM karynbrinkley We normally have 30 people but I think the time change has made it difficult.
2017-11-06 07:49:58 PM virginia NOT REALLY ENJOYED THE CHAT GOOD NIGHT
2017-11-06 07:50:01 PM karynbrinkley I bet they show up at 9
2017-11-06 07:50:16 PM karynbrinkley Thank you! Hope you come next month.
2017-11-06 07:50:17 PM virginia YOU MAY BE RIGHT
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2017-11-06 07:50:24 PM karynbrinkley Good Night
2017-11-06 07:50:29 PM karynbrinkley It was a pleasure
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2017-11-13 07:54:35 PM ashxeve Is there a specialty chat this evening or did I read wrong?
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2017-11-14 06:57:29 PM dreamad is there anyone to chat with
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2017-11-14 07:10:20 PM ashxeve I was dropping by hoping to catch a specialty chat.
2017-11-14 07:10:25 PM ashxeve Looking like there is no luck.
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2017-11-15 06:08:51 PM lynmyhre I think there is a chat here at 8 EST
2017-11-15 06:12:15 PM ruthiesister enter the chat room
2017-11-15 06:12:59 PM ruthiesister yea the live swingbed chat starts at 8 .
2017-11-15 06:57:03 PM lynmyhre Does anyone know how to 'post' to the Message Board or "reply" on the activitydirector. net site??? I've tried from a couple computers and can't figure it out. (Not a fan of online message boards or online chatting...but...gotta do it :)
2017-11-15 06:58:13 PM ruthiesister in the form there should be a post button or reply one ,
2017-11-15 06:58:36 PM ruthiesister i've never really done it so i'm not really sure ,
2017-11-15 06:58:43 PM ruthiesister and welcome ,
2017-11-15 06:59:41 PM ruthiesister what is your question i can see if i can help .
2017-11-15 07:00:36 PM lynmyhre I just figure it out...hah. Needed to click the link in my email to verify it...Duh! Sometimes I feel like a novice at computers.
2017-11-15 07:00:49 PM lynmyhre Is the SwingBed Chat here?
2017-11-15 07:01:14 PM ruthiesister it's ok it took me a long time to get use to this online stuff
2017-11-15 07:01:24 PM ruthiesister and yes i'm ruthie ,
2017-11-15 07:01:38 PM ruthiesister were are you from
2017-11-15 07:01:57 PM lynmyhre I'm from Cape Cod. Work at Bourne Manor in Bourne, MA
2017-11-15 07:02:02 PM lynmyhre Activity Director.
2017-11-15 07:02:55 PM ruthiesister hi I'm from the catskills of ny , i work in a small hospital as the act dir in their swingbed program
2017-11-15 07:03:37 PM ruthiesister I'm going to give it a few more mins before i start ,
2017-11-15 07:03:56 PM ruthiesister how long have you been in activities
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2017-11-15 07:06:10 PM ruthiesister what mep are you in and when was your start date so i can write it down so you get credit for coming ,
2017-11-15 07:06:32 PM ruthiesister welcome
2017-11-15 07:07:08 PM lynmyhre MEPAP 080117
2017-11-15 07:07:24 PM ruthiesister mep 1-2
2017-11-15 07:07:28 PM lynmyhre I'm in Week 15/16...it's tough to keep track.
2017-11-15 07:07:32 PM lynmyhre OH...MEPAP 1
2017-11-15 07:08:01 PM brandie45 Hi this is brandie I am in Mepap 1 100317 week 7
2017-11-15 07:08:06 PM ruthiesister it is ,i was in your shoes once too ,
2017-11-15 07:08:25 PM lynmyhre I think I"m going to do 2 at my own pace. It's hard for me to keep set times ...just too busy to always get online at specific times...but I do my best!
2017-11-15 07:08:28 PM ruthiesister welcome brandie i'm ruthie
2017-11-15 07:08:34 PM lynmyhre Hi Brandie
2017-11-15 07:08:36 PM brandie45 I work for Autumn Leaves/Ls Salle group in San antonio texas
2017-11-15 07:09:04 PM lynmyhre Ruth, right now I'm having trouble getting a classmate to meet for practicum chat...
2017-11-15 07:09:09 PM brandie45 :D
2017-11-15 07:09:52 PM lynmyhre Ruth, are you on the Live Chat page too? There were a couple people there looking for the Swingbed chat.
2017-11-15 07:09:53 PM ruthiesister yea it can be tough but don't give up , i felt like you ,
2017-11-15 07:10:14 PM lynmyhre Thanks.
2017-11-15 07:10:16 PM ruthiesister no the chats are in here
2017-11-15 07:10:52 PM ruthiesister the specialty chat are always in this room
2017-11-15 07:11:06 PM edgarrod enter the chat room
2017-11-15 07:11:12 PM ruthiesister so do you guys know wht swingbed is
2017-11-15 07:11:13 PM ren enter the chat room
2017-11-15 07:11:43 PM ruthiesister welcome
2017-11-15 07:11:47 PM brandie45 I have read some about the swingbed concept
2017-11-15 07:12:12 PM ruthiesister i need your start date and mep 1-2 for anyone thats new
2017-11-15 07:12:23 PM ren basically
2017-11-15 07:12:36 PM ren MEPAP1-110717
2017-11-15 07:12:52 PM ruthiesister thank you ren
2017-11-15 07:13:10 PM ruthiesister ed i need your pls
2017-11-15 07:13:13 PM ren Your welcome
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2017-11-15 07:13:55 PM ruthiesister ok , there are a few different kinds of swingbed , in a hospital or ltc
2017-11-15 07:14:37 PM ruthiesister but both have the same goal it's meant for short term rehab , but in the hospital setting it is different
2017-11-15 07:15:10 PM edgarrod a swingbed is a unit that in stead of going to rehab the patient stays in hospital
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2017-11-15 07:16:36 PM ruthiesister will it is swingbed but it is in a hospital , but we can also do IV Antibact. or wound care . things that can take longer then say a knee or hip
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2017-11-15 07:17:07 PM ruthiesister does that makes since ,lol i feel like i might not have said it right
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2017-11-15 07:17:26 PM edgarrod understood
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2017-11-15 07:17:43 PM lynmyhre Chat kicked me out...ugh. Hope I can catch up with what I missed in the past few minutes.
2017-11-15 07:17:49 PM ruthiesister but we still rehab them a long with medical care
2017-11-15 07:18:04 PM ruthiesister it's ok ,,
2017-11-15 07:18:18 PM ren so in a hosp setting you'd mostly work with patients 1:1?
2017-11-15 07:19:09 PM ruthiesister I do both , because as you all know it's not easy getting swb(swingbed) patients to join in activities
2017-11-15 07:19:35 PM lynmyhre I work in a skilled nursing facility and it sounds similar...but we send out people to wound care center for some things...but we have rehab in our building...and we have short and long term folks
2017-11-15 07:19:41 PM lindsaylu85 enter the chat room
2017-11-15 07:19:52 PM lindsaylu85 hi everyone
2017-11-15 07:20:10 PM ruthiesister I started something a 8 yrs ago with my patients i have a big solarium were i do activites and i ask my patients to join me for lunch and wat with them
2017-11-15 07:20:17 PM ruthiesister welcome
2017-11-15 07:20:26 PM lynmyhre I agree with the tough to get them engaged in activities...It is like they feel that being engaged is making some committment to stay, versus the reality that engagement can help them heal faster...
2017-11-15 07:21:09 PM edgarrod left the chat room
2017-11-15 07:21:28 PM ruthiesister that why i start having lunch with them one they can talk with other patient and talk about what going on with them so they don't feel like there in this alone ,
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2017-11-15 07:21:47 PM lindsaylu85 i agree lynmyhre
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2017-11-15 07:22:03 PM ruthiesister 2 i learn more about their interest and helps me find things they are interested in
2017-11-15 07:22:38 PM lynmyhre I might just see about doing that..."Lunch with the AD" kinda thing...
2017-11-15 07:22:58 PM danielles0127 Hi everyone!!!
2017-11-15 07:22:59 PM lindsaylu85 i always try to visit everyone that doesnt go to activities at least once a week for a min of 20 mins
2017-11-15 07:23:18 PM lynmyhre That is great Lindsay...how many folks to ya'll have?
2017-11-15 07:23:22 PM ruthiesister yes then they don't feel like your trying to get them to do something , and they open up more about their lives and activities
2017-11-15 07:23:24 PM lynmyhre We have about 140.
2017-11-15 07:23:42 PM lindsaylu85 we are a 72 bed but i only have 58 residents right now
2017-11-15 07:23:43 PM ruthiesister how many are in your swb
2017-11-15 07:24:11 PM edgarrod I had one man that refused to come out for activities
2017-11-15 07:24:12 PM lindsaylu85 and the ones that participate i do lunch talks as a group so i only have about 25 to visit a week
2017-11-15 07:24:15 PM lynmyhre Our Short Term Rehab has about 40 folks
2017-11-15 07:24:57 PM ruthiesister ok do your rehab people eat with everyone or do they have their own dinning rm
2017-11-15 07:25:19 PM lindsaylu85 with everyone, but most eat in their rooms
2017-11-15 07:25:21 PM lynmyhre They eat with others...but they have a separate 'day room'...some do eat there...
2017-11-15 07:26:07 PM danielles0127 I know someone that use to work at nursing home. She said for those that wouldnt come to activities they would make a cart to take for them to do something simple. Even if it was just that they loved to color they would send out coloring pages or even puzzle pages.
2017-11-15 07:26:30 PM ruthiesister it's hard when your swb people eat with everyone then they feel like they are just like everyone that lives there and it makes it tough
2017-11-15 07:26:35 PM lindsaylu85 ive been reachering the activities cart
2017-11-15 07:26:42 PM lindsaylu85 my problem is funding
2017-11-15 07:27:08 PM brandie45 I did an activity cart with very little money. It is so awesome
2017-11-15 07:27:17 PM ruthiesister ok ,, funding is tough but couple tips , use your community ,for thing you need
2017-11-15 07:27:21 PM lindsaylu85 our corperate office takes about 8 weeks to send me my money so i only get money everyother month and when it comes in it goes just as fast.
2017-11-15 07:27:23 PM lynmyhre Funding is always going to be an issue...
2017-11-15 07:27:30 PM edgarrod I , found out he was British so I started bringing him 4:00 tea and he open up
2017-11-15 07:27:46 PM danielles0127 Lindsaylu85, That is my issue right now. I do activities in an Adult day care.
2017-11-15 07:27:56 PM lindsaylu85 i always have coloring pages, word searches, cards, and things like that and drawing paper
2017-11-15 07:28:32 PM ren awesome edgerod, you found a way in!
2017-11-15 07:28:43 PM lynmyhre Watercolors can be inexpensive and can be used in fun and therapeutic ways. Lots of easy, fun art therapy type things online for watercolor.
2017-11-15 07:28:46 PM ruthiesister how many of you ask what they did before they came to you .. what groups or committees they might have been on
2017-11-15 07:29:11 PM lynmyhre It's part of our Initial Activity Assessment to ask that type of information.
2017-11-15 07:29:21 PM lindsaylu85 i have lots of water colors. my admin wanted to do an art class and thats what she told me to get so i got everything and then she never showed up
2017-11-15 07:29:33 PM lynmyhre I'm retired Air Force, so I always ask if they are veterans. That's sometimes a great way in...
2017-11-15 07:29:34 PM danielles0127 I have used the community this past few weeks. They were not really sure who we were, I think that is so sad. I have been talking with local busnesses to put together a Penny Auction
2017-11-15 07:29:36 PM lindsaylu85 on admission
2017-11-15 07:29:58 PM ruthiesister but how many of them tell you everything on that visit .. i learm more at lunch about my patient then i do at my assessment
2017-11-15 07:30:02 PM danielles0127 Have you thought about doing Seneory projects?
2017-11-15 07:30:04 PM lynmyhre lindsay...you can do it solo! Check out art therapy with watercolors online...lots of simple ideas.
2017-11-15 07:30:28 PM ruthiesister ok,,, lets stay one this chat pls
2017-11-15 07:30:29 PM brandie45 You have to think outside of the box and use what resources you have to get the activity cart going. For instance, have the residents fold their own clothes and towels. If fills two purposes and keeps them busy. I also have an iron and ironing board and they iron their own clothes. the ireon has no cord but they dont even realize it most of the time
2017-11-15 07:30:55 PM lindsaylu85 i break my visits up in three days. i have my mds, activities assessment, and the peli i have to do when they are admitted. so most of my residents cant answer that many questions in one setting.
2017-11-15 07:31:20 PM danielles0127 Ruthiesister: I am always out with my memebers at least half of the day. I help feed some of the members and talk with them. There history is amazing at times
2017-11-15 07:31:25 PM ruthiesister how much time do you leave for your assessment
2017-11-15 07:31:31 PM lynmyhre I agree, Ruth. My staff is good though...and I'm very grateful for them. They go in and do stay as long as they can doing the initial assesssment and sharing the info with me, then I follow-up and there are sort of two visits for one get to know you purpose...:)
2017-11-15 07:31:35 PM edgarrod Lindsay try Dominos there relatively cheep and everybody can count to six to play
2017-11-15 07:31:54 PM lindsaylu85 when i do my activities assessment i dont nessasary ask them the questions. i find that it works better if i get them through talking. they will give the info on their own if givin the chance
2017-11-15 07:32:10 PM lindsaylu85 they are on my list of things to buy
2017-11-15 07:33:03 PM ruthiesister your right i set a half hour for each new patient .and i go every morning and say hello and ask how there night was i want them to know i care about how there stay is and what i can do to make it better
2017-11-15 07:33:21 PM lynmyhre I think we do what lindsay is saying...no real time limit either, but of course...things do come up and time for assessment can naturally be limited.
2017-11-15 07:33:41 PM ruthiesister ok,, i have a tip
2017-11-15 07:33:57 PM ruthiesister i started a swb history book ,
2017-11-15 07:34:15 PM lindsaylu85 what is that
2017-11-15 07:34:26 PM ren what is that?
2017-11-15 07:34:41 PM lynmyhre I try to greet each new person for a couple days...and we do assign an Ambassador from the management team for each new admit. We bring them the packet (with a free haircut, all the info, activities brochure and calendar, etc). Then we keep in touch and visit during their stay...
2017-11-15 07:34:43 PM edgarrod whats that about
2017-11-15 07:34:44 PM ruthiesister when i talk with my patients i alway ask were there from and if they've live there thier hole life
2017-11-15 07:35:26 PM lindsaylu85 that is on my assessment.
2017-11-15 07:35:29 PM lynmyhre "History book"...is it something that is for Activities use or open for residents to read?
2017-11-15 07:35:49 PM ruthiesister and i tell them how i have been working on a book about the history of the area and if they would be willing to give be some of the things they have done or worked at or seen
2017-11-15 07:35:51 PM brandie45 I have families fill out a resdient profile before moving in so that I already have all that info when I do the one 2 one assesment
2017-11-15 07:36:39 PM lynmyhre Great idea Ruth!
2017-11-15 07:36:44 PM ren oooh I like that! That would work really well for our area
2017-11-15 07:37:12 PM ruthiesister you can use it for both that why i like it . because it get for my other patient i can bring up thing from way back , i have learn alot about our county and it help them open up . and it really helps when i have a patient with alz
2017-11-15 07:37:28 PM lindsaylu85 i have a binder that i keep with all of my assessments and notes from visiting residents. my admin is a strickler about me not being in my office so i work off a cart most of the day and done have time to chart while im at work so i made progress notes and when i stop and visit i write one for each resident
2017-11-15 07:37:56 PM danielles0127 Thats a great idea
2017-11-15 07:37:58 PM lindsaylu85 thats a fantastic idea ruth
2017-11-15 07:38:16 PM ruthiesister and i let them see what other people have wrote or what we have looked up and it gets them talking again about their lives
2017-11-15 07:38:26 PM lynmyhre I'd love to work on a cart, but can't count on my computer staying online...we have such crappy service sometimes. But I might try it...thanks for the idea.
2017-11-15 07:38:48 PM lindsaylu85 mines all papers.
2017-11-15 07:39:04 PM ruthiesister ok,,, beside a cart what else do you have for your swb people
2017-11-15 07:39:08 PM lindsaylu85 we have a desk top but i dont have time during the day to sit so i chart on my own time at home.
2017-11-15 07:39:23 PM edgarrod that sounds very efficient
2017-11-15 07:40:03 PM ruthiesister do you ask your swb people to help with planning activities for your ltc patients
2017-11-15 07:40:05 PM lindsaylu85 i have been putting in about 65 hours average a week and only get paid for 40.
2017-11-15 07:40:37 PM brandie45 lindsay stop doing that you are going to get burned out
2017-11-15 07:40:38 PM ruthiesister then you need to stop or they will never see that you don't have enough help or time
2017-11-15 07:40:45 PM lindsaylu85 i have 2 that will run an activity a week each. one does poker and one reads to the residents
2017-11-15 07:40:54 PM lynmyhre When we have a particularly open and engaged Swing Bed person (short term), I definitely pick their brain as to what they'd want to do...what ideas they have.
2017-11-15 07:41:27 PM ren yes, Lindsay that is way too much...
2017-11-15 07:41:34 PM ruthiesister i also have my swb patient help with out side projects ,. things that are going on in the community
2017-11-15 07:42:01 PM lindsaylu85 this past week i have been having one make paper hand turkeys for name tags for our holiday meal this weekend

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