Tuesday, April 29, 2014
National Nursing Assistants Week 2014!!
To honor and thank
∗ Nursing Assistants ∗ Direct Care Workers ∗ Care Assistants ∗
∗ ED Techs ∗ Home Care Assistants ∗ Personal Care Workers ∗ PTAs ∗
∗ Geriatric Aide/Assistants ∗ Resident Assistants ∗ Restorative Aides ∗
In nursing homes, home care, hospice, hospitals, correctional institutions,
schools and other long term care settings
NATIONAL NURSING ASSISTANTS WEEK JUNE 13-20 2014!
VISIT THIS WEB SITE FOR SOME GREAT GIFT IDEAS.
http://www.promosontime.com/d/137/national-nursing-assistants-week-view-all.htm
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Poem
There are talented professionals
who dedicate themselves to the care of others…
from the constant attention to patient needs,
to the sensitivity of the human spirit.
We call these people nurses,
and little can truly repay them
for their countless deeds
except, perhaps, our Thanks!
- Anonymous -
who dedicate themselves to the care of others…
from the constant attention to patient needs,
to the sensitivity of the human spirit.
We call these people nurses,
and little can truly repay them
for their countless deeds
except, perhaps, our Thanks!
- Anonymous -
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Tired Feet? 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes
As nursing assistants, sometimes it feels like every shift is like running a marathon! My feet are killing me sometimes by the time I get home so that is why I'm posting some foot soak recipes to help out all those other tired tootsies out there!
Directions: Unless otherwise noted, mix together all ingredients thoroughly then store in an airtight container.
Basic
1 part Epsom salts
1 part Baking soda
drops of choice EO (optional)
Chamomile Tea: #2
4 bags chamomile tea
1/8 cup dried parsley
4 drops EO of choice
2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup Epsom salts
drops EO of choice (optional)
#4
1 1/4 cups Epsom salts
1 1/4 cups Kosher salt
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
#5
1 cup lemon juice
3 TBS olive oil
1/4 cup milk
Single Ideas: (added to 1 gallon of water)
Marbles or smooth river rocks can be added to the bottom of the basin to rub feet over while they’re soaking, quite soothing!
Directions: Unless otherwise noted, mix together all ingredients thoroughly then store in an airtight container.
- Use 2 to 3 tablespoons per gallon of water used.
Basic
1 part Epsom salts
1 part Baking soda
drops of choice EO (optional)
Chamomile Tea: #2
4 bags chamomile tea
1/8 cup dried parsley
4 drops EO of choice
- Steep in 1 gallon of hot water for 10 minutes before using.
2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup Epsom salts
drops EO of choice (optional)
#4
1 1/4 cups Epsom salts
1 1/4 cups Kosher salt
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
#5
1 cup lemon juice
3 TBS olive oil
1/4 cup milk
Single Ideas: (added to 1 gallon of water)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- 2 cups brewed coffee
Marbles or smooth river rocks can be added to the bottom of the basin to rub feet over while they’re soaking, quite soothing!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
How to Use Bedpans
The last time I went to work I had to correct 3 people on the direction of how a bedpan goes under a patient. So I thought I would post this helpful video on how to do this the right way :))
http://youtu.be/zWTANcRXT1Y
http://youtu.be/zWTANcRXT1Y
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Help With Lower Back Pain
The job of an LNA can take a toll on our backs. I have found that yoga can almost eliminate a lot of back aches.
One of my favorite poses is on the link. Enjoy!
http://www.ehow.com/video_7402142_yoga-cure-back-pain.html
One of my favorite poses is on the link. Enjoy!
http://www.ehow.com/video_7402142_yoga-cure-back-pain.html
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Back To Basics Handwashing
The WHO and the CDC recommend established best practices for hand hygiene. According to the WHO, there are five key moments when a healthcare worker should engage in hand hygiene:
- before touching the patient
- after touching a patient
- before touching an area of at risk of infection
- after body fluid exposure risk
- after touching the patient environment
Hand hygiene should also be practiced after touching wound dressings and before handling medication or preparing food. Hand hygiene is also needed before putting on gloves to insert an invasive device, such as a catheter. After removing sterile or non-sterile gloves, hand hygiene should also be practiced. The CDC says that bacteria linger on the hands of healthcare workers after they remove gloves. It is thought pathogens penetrate glove defects or hands get contaminated when healthcare workers remove their gloves. Depending on the procedure, hand hygiene is also recommended before wearing gloves.
Alcohol handrubs and soaps should not be used at the same time. Here is a review of the appropriate times for each:
Handwashing:
- Wash with soap and water after using the restroom, before eating and when hands are visibly contaminated. It is also recommended when multi-resistant spores are present. The mechanical friction of handwashing helps remove the spores and should be practiced in conjunction with wearing gloves. Medicated soap does make a difference in this case.
- Wash hands for 40 to 60 seconds and avoid hot water because it increases skin irritation
- Pat hands dry using paper towels or use hand driers to reduce the risk of recontamination. Patting hands dry reduces hand irritation. Hand dryers should dry hands quickly without aerosolizing pathogens.
- Use a paper towel to turn off the tap to avoid recontamination.
Alcohol-based handrub:
- Use alcohol-based handrubs for hand hygiene at every other hand hygiene opportunity when handwashing is not recommended.
- Use a palm full of alcohol handrub and cover hands completely. Rub hands until dry, this should last between 20 seconds to 40 seconds. If it takes less than 15 seconds you should use more of the product.
- before touching the patient
- after touching a patient
- before touching an area of at risk of infection
- after body fluid exposure risk
- after touching the patient environment
Hand hygiene should also be practiced after touching wound dressings and before handling medication or preparing food. Hand hygiene is also needed before putting on gloves to insert an invasive device, such as a catheter. After removing sterile or non-sterile gloves, hand hygiene should also be practiced. The CDC says that bacteria linger on the hands of healthcare workers after they remove gloves. It is thought pathogens penetrate glove defects or hands get contaminated when healthcare workers remove their gloves. Depending on the procedure, hand hygiene is also recommended before wearing gloves.
Alcohol handrubs and soaps should not be used at the same time. Here is a review of the appropriate times for each:
Handwashing:
- Wash with soap and water after using the restroom, before eating and when hands are visibly contaminated. It is also recommended when multi-resistant spores are present. The mechanical friction of handwashing helps remove the spores and should be practiced in conjunction with wearing gloves. Medicated soap does make a difference in this case.
- Wash hands for 40 to 60 seconds and avoid hot water because it increases skin irritation
- Pat hands dry using paper towels or use hand driers to reduce the risk of recontamination. Patting hands dry reduces hand irritation. Hand dryers should dry hands quickly without aerosolizing pathogens.
- Use a paper towel to turn off the tap to avoid recontamination.
Alcohol-based handrub:
- Use alcohol-based handrubs for hand hygiene at every other hand hygiene opportunity when handwashing is not recommended.
- Use a palm full of alcohol handrub and cover hands completely. Rub hands until dry, this should last between 20 seconds to 40 seconds. If it takes less than 15 seconds you should use more of the product.
Monday, December 17, 2012
How to Hydrate Your Skin All Winter Long
The cold season has arrived here in New Hampshire so I wanted to share some tried and true ways to help you keep your skin healthy and hydrated this coming winter.
As beautiful as our winters can be here in New England, they can also cause long-term effects on your skin’s natural resources and ability to heal. Follow these easy tips to enhance your skin care regimen during the winter months.
As beautiful as our winters can be here in New England, they can also cause long-term effects on your skin’s natural resources and ability to heal. Follow these easy tips to enhance your skin care regimen during the winter months.
- Drink at least 6 glasses of water daily while cutting back on coffee, soda and alcohol.
- Only use mild exfoliating techniques such as loofahs or body sponges.
- Use face and body scrub exfoliates sparingly. Try to avoid alcohol-based products as they eliminate moisture from your skin.
- Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Invest in all natural moisturizers to help you saturate dehydrated skin.
- Supplement your diet with Vitamin E and collagen capsules. These will help your skin hold moisture and elasticity, resulting in healthier, more hydrated skin.
- Hot water robs your skin of its natural moisture so try to use lukewarm water instead.
- Never scratch or irritate dehydrated or dry skin as it can result in dry spots and skin abrasions.
- Avoid extreme cold or extreme heat as both affect your skin’s ability to repair itself.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Get the facts from the CDC on the seasonal flu vaccines.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Eating For Energy
Yes...the holidays are right around the corner and we'll all be more busy than we usually are. So heres some tips to keep that energy level up.....
Eat regular meals and snacks
The golden rule for high energy eating is to keep your blood sugar (aka glucose) steady by never to going more than 4 to 5 hours without eating. Glucose is the brain's main fuel. When it dips you get that foggy tired feeling. Prevent that and stay energized by giving your brain and your body a steady flow of food. Include some protein in each meal
Lean meat, fish, beans, egg, low-fat dairy and nuts all count as protein. So get that pasta dish with some chicken and shrimp in it, or add some beans and nuts to your lunch salad. Avoid large meals
No one knows exactly why, but large fatty meals make you feel tired. Keeping meals light helps keep you energized. So put down your fork when you reach a 5 or 6 on a scale of one to ten. (1 = starving and 10 = "Thanksgiving full"). Stay well hydrated
Fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration, so make sure you drink enough. On average women need 9 cups of fluid a day and men need 13. But everyone is different. How do you know you're dinking enough? Your thirst is actually a pretty accurate guide. So here's some down-home advice: if you are thirsty, drink.
And for those chilly nights...heres a nice Pumkin Soup recipe. Enjoy!
Add the remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.
Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops. Serve immediately.
Eat regular meals and snacks
The golden rule for high energy eating is to keep your blood sugar (aka glucose) steady by never to going more than 4 to 5 hours without eating. Glucose is the brain's main fuel. When it dips you get that foggy tired feeling. Prevent that and stay energized by giving your brain and your body a steady flow of food. Include some protein in each meal
Lean meat, fish, beans, egg, low-fat dairy and nuts all count as protein. So get that pasta dish with some chicken and shrimp in it, or add some beans and nuts to your lunch salad. Avoid large meals
No one knows exactly why, but large fatty meals make you feel tired. Keeping meals light helps keep you energized. So put down your fork when you reach a 5 or 6 on a scale of one to ten. (1 = starving and 10 = "Thanksgiving full"). Stay well hydrated
Fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration, so make sure you drink enough. On average women need 9 cups of fluid a day and men need 13. But everyone is different. How do you know you're dinking enough? Your thirst is actually a pretty accurate guide. So here's some down-home advice: if you are thirsty, drink.
And for those chilly nights...heres a nice Pumkin Soup recipe. Enjoy!
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) pumpkin puree
1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 green onion, green top only, chopped
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the water over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let the onion dry out.Add the remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.
Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
| Serving size: 1 cup | |||
| Calories | 72 | Sodium | 241 mg |
| Total fat | 1 g | Total carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | < 1 g | Dietary fiber | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | < 1 g | Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | ||
Monday, September 10, 2012
Eating Well As We Age Brochure
Heres a brochure for eating well for the elderly. It is in PDF form and it can be printed out.
Brochure for eating well over 50
Brochure for eating well over 50
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Fun Body facts
I cant get enough of finding out some of the fun and sometimes a little weird facts about the human body so I thought Id post a few and share!!!
Your brain has huge oxygen needs: Your brain requires 20 percent of the oxygen and calories your body needs — even though your brain only makes up two percent of your total body weight.
A sneeze can exceed 100 mph: When a sneeze leaves your body, it does so at high speeds — so you should avoid suppressing it and causing damage to your body.
Being right-handed can prolong your life: If you’re right-handed, you could live up to nine years longer than a lefty.
Even small noises cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate. It is believed that this is why surgeons, watchmakers and others who perform delicate manual operations are so bothered by uninvited noise. The sound causes their pupils to change focus and blur their vision, making it harder to do their job well.
A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels extensively. How extensively? Studies have shown that it can take four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition. Consider that the next time you’re feeling too lazy to apply sunscreen before heading outside
We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. The cartilage between our bones gets compressed by standing, sitting and other daily activities as the day goes on, making us just a little shorter at the end of the day than at the beginning.
About 32 million bacteria call every inch of your skin home. Germaphobes don’t need to worry however, as a majority of these are entirely harmless and some are even helpful in maintaining a healthy body.
The colder the room you sleep in, the better the chances are that you’ll have a bad dream. It isn’t entirely clear to scientists why this is the case, but if you are opposed to having nightmares you might want to keep yourself a little toastier at night.
Your brain has huge oxygen needs: Your brain requires 20 percent of the oxygen and calories your body needs — even though your brain only makes up two percent of your total body weight.
A sneeze can exceed 100 mph: When a sneeze leaves your body, it does so at high speeds — so you should avoid suppressing it and causing damage to your body.
Being right-handed can prolong your life: If you’re right-handed, you could live up to nine years longer than a lefty.
Even small noises cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate. It is believed that this is why surgeons, watchmakers and others who perform delicate manual operations are so bothered by uninvited noise. The sound causes their pupils to change focus and blur their vision, making it harder to do their job well.
A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels extensively. How extensively? Studies have shown that it can take four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition. Consider that the next time you’re feeling too lazy to apply sunscreen before heading outside
We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. The cartilage between our bones gets compressed by standing, sitting and other daily activities as the day goes on, making us just a little shorter at the end of the day than at the beginning.
About 32 million bacteria call every inch of your skin home. Germaphobes don’t need to worry however, as a majority of these are entirely harmless and some are even helpful in maintaining a healthy body.
The colder the room you sleep in, the better the chances are that you’ll have a bad dream. It isn’t entirely clear to scientists why this is the case, but if you are opposed to having nightmares you might want to keep yourself a little toastier at night.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Common Skin Problems With The Elderly
Elderly people often become non-ambulatory and, as a result, are confined to their beds. When this happens, they can develop pressure sores
Read more: Common Skin Problems with the Elderly | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5091400_common-skin-problems-elderly.html#ixzz23YdBQg2O
Read more: Common Skin Problems with the Elderly | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5091400_common-skin-problems-elderly.html#ixzz23YdBQg2O
Saturday, July 7, 2012
New Development That Uses A Light-Activated Treatment To Kill MRSA
Recently, scientists have developed a new way to treat MRSA. This new development uses a light activated treatment that targets and kills MRSA. To read more on this...please follow the link to the related article.
http://mrsastaph.net/kills-mrsa/
http://mrsastaph.net/kills-mrsa/
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