AboutMargot RN BScN GNC Expertise GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I`ll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
Experience I have fifteen years experience in Gerontological Nursing both in the community, and in Long Term Care. I have worked as a General Duty Nurse, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Consultant in Long Term Care and Community Nursing.I have a great deal of experience working with, assessing, and educating in the field of Gerontology (Nursing the Elderly). I am familiar with the challenges associated with Dementia (Alzheimer's), Chronic and Terminal illnesses. Experience in the area 20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.
Education/Credentials Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Question I know of a facility in Ohio that has been replacing elder patients with younger, more demanding behavioral patients. This is happening when the older patient moves, recovers, or passes. Slowly, over about a year, the staff's stress (and subsequent health problems) have been increasing until I am afraid that someone - a patient or staff member - will get really hurt. I have been searching the dept of health's site to find the precise hours/patient/day ratio to see if it increases for behavioral patients or not. I have heard that they wont change their name from a "nursing and rehabilitation facility" to a more appropriate behavioral name because they will have to staff more. I know how many beds they have and the number of RNs, LPNs, & aides. I am hesitant to run and tell on them without merit so I just want to know if what they are doing is legal or not. Thank you.
Answer Hi Sue,
I did some research for you and found a link which should lead you to the answers you're lokking for.
