It`s not rocket science, just common sense.
I wonder about the lack of common sense. Doesn't seem to exist anymore, with so many people I have to deal with
I'm wondering if it's because people don't learn from their mistakes or maybe not allowed to make mistakes, have to follow procedure so much, so that common sense isn't nurtured.
I wonder if the home have in place correct training procedures and incident procedures to follow this up correctly so that the nurse can learn what she could have done differently."I don't know what else I could have done differently".
Sorry no ideas but having read this thread I have to say I feel your angst and want to send you a hug and empathy. XThanks for your comments. I agree - it isn't rocket science!
Mum kept unravelling the dressings the district nurses put in place - usually at night.
The last nurse said she would order a large adhesive dressing for Thursday.
Meantime, has anyone got any ideas for stopping her removing the dressing?
Would making her wear tights in bed be the answer?
The care home sometimes replaced the dressings and sometimes not. Sometimes they called the district nurse, sometimes not. I can't help feeling that common sense is still not being applied.
The inevitable upshot is that the wound is now infected. We know this because the nurse popped in (she wasn't called out by the home), saw the infection and put a light dressing on and ordered antibiotics.
Any ideas appreciated - I'm really fearful for my Mum's wellbeing.
I would think that tubigrip might help if it is on your mother's leg or arm.Meantime, has anyone got any ideas for stopping her removing the dressing?
Would making her wear tights in bed be the answer?
Just another perspective...it was luke warm tea that stopped my mother drinking when in hospital. That and half filled cups. This led to a crisis position where she was refusing both food and drink. Damned if you do and damned if you don't situation I think.
Fiona
I don't think that some foreign carers understand out tea. My husband's tea is sometimes just milk and water with a touch of tea. I sneak another teabag from the dining room!too weak, too milky,
I don't think that some foreign carers understand out tea. My husband's tea is sometimes just milk and water with a touch of tea. I sneak another teabag from the dining room!
Thanks for your comments. I agree - it isn't rocket science!
Mum kept unravelling the dressings the district nurses put in place - usually at night.
The last nurse said she would order a large adhesive dressing for Thursday.
Meantime, has anyone got any ideas for stopping her removing the dressing?
Would making her wear tights in bed be the answer?
The care home sometimes replaced the dressings and sometimes not. Sometimes they called the district nurse, sometimes not. I can't help feeling that common sense is still not being applied.
The inevitable upshot is that the wound is now infected. We know this because the nurse popped in (she wasn't called out by the home), saw the infection and put a light dressing on and ordered antibiotics.
Any ideas appreciated - I'm really fearful for my Mum's wellbeing.
Are you not able not make him one yourself? First thing I always do at my mother's CH is make her a cup of tea - easy since it's an open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room and relatives can always help themselves. Even if you are able, it's not much use when you're not there, though. But I think I'd tell them that he likes his tea a bit stronger, please!