Green Nursing Home Analysis

I began volunteering at my town 's nursing home in high school. Initially, I volunteered as an arts and craft aide, coloring and drawing with the patients, but soon after my sister I transformed that time slot into a performance hour, doing our gymnastics, hip-hop, ppm, cheer, and kickline routines for the patients. It was very rewarding to see the patients smile in amazement and awe and also knowing that they looked forward to seeing me each weekend. At the same it was sad to see familiar faces disappear. After I acquired Home Health Aide certificate in the summer of 2013, I was able to help physically care for the patients. I helped shower, change, and provide other personal care.

What is Hospice? What do we as people think of when we mention the word, Hospice? “Bereavement” in other words that is not always a true statement. I now been with Hospice going on three years; June 17 2016. I have taken care of most of the patients I have had since day one as yes’ there are long term patients not short term. The Amedisys Hospice service that I work for is special, loving, kind and caring; which we provide comfort and support for our patients, which are facing life- limiting illnesses for each family member and loved ones.

My first activity was sitting in the bed board meeting. This takes place every morning with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), departments nurse managers, departments charge nurses, house supervisor, wound care nurse, Infectious Disease (ID) and social services.

I believe every case is different regarding a child’s duty to care for their aging parent(s). If a parent is without options and needs support, I believe it is a moral good to tend to the needs of his/her parent, until another option becomes available. On that note, I do not think it should be the child’s sole responsibility when there are other choices that can be made. If a child has maintained a positive relationship with his/her parent(s), the child should continue to keep that relationship, regardless if they care for them, or not. I believe you can be a caregiver for your parents without living with them, and/or enduring the financial burden. Regular visits at assisted-living homes or nursing homes can be an uplifting emotional experience for both the child and the parent. It is very possible to be involved in a parent’s life without being the sole caregiver.

In week 7 we had visited Wesburn Manor, the Long-term Care (Clinical Placement) setting. It was our first time there, therefore as a group, we oriented the place. At this time, we went to each nursing station on each floor and introduced ourselves from the organization we were from and how we will be providing patient care to the clients in this setting. We were educated by our clinical instructor on the different access codes in the building, the policies and guidelines, our assigned floor and the appointed personal support worker. Our role of professionalism as a nursing student was represented as we came prepared and greeted each healthcare and staff member. From the professional standards, I have learned throughout my clinical

During my visit to Oak Crest Village, I had the pleasure of interviewing a retired nurse. To avoid releasing too much personal information, I will refer to my interviewee as Mrs. B. Mrs. B is a 76 years old female born in 1939 right here in the state of Maryland. She started her nursing education through a diploma program at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. B stated that her nursing program was on the job training. She spent little time in the classroom and the rest was all hands on training completed during patient care. After completion of her nursing diploma, Mrs. B attended University of Nursing Baltimore County (UMBC) to complete her Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Her class in 1966 was the first class to attend UMBC. Following completion

During my clinical day three, I demonstrated entry-level competence in professional nursing practice in caring for patients with multiple and/or complex unmet human needs. I addressed safety needs, safety in medication administration, effective communication, and surveillance for my patients. First, I addressed safety needs my ensuring the appropriate safety measures were implemented for the patients. Some of the safety measures included, wearing non-skid socks, wearing a yellow armband which indicated fall risk, keeping the bed in lowest position, two side rails up, bed locked, and the call light within reach.

This is not to say that I feel negative towards working with older people and placing them in a nursing home. But personal values and beliefs I hold in placing older persons in nursing homes, as this is not common in my culture. This was all a very new experience for me in discovering what it would be like working with older people. I feel as though I could have been more involved at the visit but I was hesitant and was holding back. I could have done this by talking more and not walking behind everyone else. My use of self would also intertwine with this in being involved at the visit. Apart from that my use of self in other aspects was not bad.

I shadowed the Assisted Living Manager, Coley Rainbolt. As the assisted living manager, Coley has to complete monthly, quarterly, 6-month, and annual assessments for the assisted living residents on time. She has to schedule and lead care conferences in relation to residents’ needs and family expectations. She updates care plans and arranges all the resident care needs into task specific assignments for care associates. Along with all the residents she provides for, she also manages all assisted living care associates which consists of completing interim and annual evaluations timely and addressing performance concerns. She has to conduct monthly training, educational, and constructive meeting with assisted living care associate and attend

Home Instead Senior Care – Culpeper, VA is a team of hardworking and dedicated caregivers in Culpeper Virginia who supports and serves seniors with outmost respect and compassion. Founded in 1994, this company has been in the home care industry for more than 20 years and has grown to 62,000 caregivers. These skilled and well-trained healthcare professionals provide the best home care solutions to seniors not only in the United States but in other parts of the world.

First of all my suggestion would be verbal communication techniques and non verbal communication; verbal communication could be one to one communication this form of communication involved 2 or more people or group communication. These techniques could improve each situation by minimising bad practice occurs. for example if the receptionist spoke to the elderly visitor calmly using appropriate tone of voice and allowing appropriate space this would allow her to understand needs and difficulty that the old lady

I first established I wanted to pursue a course in adult nursing when I was 11 years old; I had to undergo surgery and had a week-long stay in hospital. The commitment and enthusiasm the nurses had to looking after me as well as going the extra-mile to make me feel secure, happy and support me during my stay. This is the first time I had witnessed what courageous things they do daily and from that moment I felt inspired and I knew that I wanted to be part of a team that supports vulnerable people in their times of need. I hope in the future I can equal their diligence and passion and show that I am here to help and the patients can confide in me. Additionally, this course will allow me to progress to become an adult nurse, therefore will permit me into making a difference in people’s lives daily and there is nothing I find more rewarding then helping vulnerable people in their times of need and improving their quality of life. While on my course in college I was given permission to work in a

I am 19 and currently now a freshman at Marymount California University. I have many passions such as helping others and singing nonstop when no one is watching. Communicating and listening is more important to me then anything else

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” a famous quote stated by Mahatma Gandhi. At the beginning of the school year, I told myself that I wanted to become more active and involved at Benedictine University. I participated in a few events during my freshman year and because I found enjoyment in those activities, I wanted to do more throughout my sophomore year.

Through the experience of viewing the ASL Panel, I absorbed information through observing and communicating with my neighbors. When first arriving at Boylston Hall, I apprehensively approached the doors. However, I first encountered someone from an ASL class. We greeted each other though ASL. Then, she introduced me to her accompanying peers via signs. I also observed other individuals signing in the atrium. I wanted to sign a greeting to them as well; however, they were engaged in a deep conversation. These former events placed me in the mindset to attempt to primarily sign and perceive signs. As the panel commenced and proceeded, I felt increasingly connected to a group of hearing and Deaf individuals that contains the knowledge to promote societal change.