Before I start getting tons of emails from well-meaning, good at their profession CNA's and nurses; I must repeat not all employees in the health care industry are mediocre, or worse. Sometimes places are shorthanded (how in this economy I'll never know, but possible).
Today I want to talk about what happens during meal times when someone rings their call button. The call button is the button that someone pushes when they need help.
A resident at the Silver Lining Nursing Home need not need anything during meal time. I'll use supper for an example, from 4:30 to 7pm the employees are getting all of the residents (unless they are like Donald, then they may have to wait a couple of days to eat) served for supper. Please do not fall, have a heart attack, or any major problem during meal time. This is a major inconvenience and will not be tolerated. Seriously, if a resident pushes their call button during supper time someone might stop by within 30 minutes to check on them. What if someone has fallen and can't get up? Will they be in the floor until supper is over? Possibly.
Note if you have eyes on the inside you might be seen about within 30 minutes or so. Who knows how long the others have to wait.?.?.?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Help! I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!
Labels:
caregiving,
elderly,
falls,
nursing home life,
private sitter
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