This may be another thread that is taken down or the title is changed but...
It would be nice if there was better training in these facilities when it comes to health issues such as COVID.
This facility I'm in is currently experiencing a possible COVID incidence; it's disappointing how some Aids react (not the nurses) when made aware of a potential outbreak. I understand the concern about possibly catching something and doing all you can to prevent it, but don't take it out on the residents like they intentionally wanted to get sick.
Surely this is not the only facility to be this way, better training may help make getting through a potential health situation fair for all.
Thank you for reading and for the responses to my other thread 🙂🙏🏾
Sometimes it’s one thing after another. Isn’t it?
On the bright side, you have done well with your therapy and getting stronger. They are working with you on leaving your facility and finding a new place.
I know that you enjoy your privacy. Most people would rather have privacy, rather than sharing a room. I understand that. Actually, with Covid spreading, it’s also a health concern.
It’s awful that they placed a person in your room and you were infected with Covid. I’m so sorry. Hopefully, the symptoms won’t be severe and you will recover soon.
I like JoAnn’s suggestion to you about speaking to the DON about how residents are being treated. Tell the social worker as well. They should hear feedback from residents.
Feel better soon, Cover. Hoping that all goes well from here on out. Take care.
Yes it can be. I'm staying positive (no pun). The OT and PT exercises have been a huge help not letting it get to someone. I can't wait to get out of here, no doubt about it; this COVID situation even more so.
I definitely enjoy my privacy, no doubt. I'm finding out sharing of a room is not for me, but I'm making the best of the situation with the knowing the goal is to get out of here.
The current room share, I tested positive, my roommate didn't. They moved him to another room. I had this room to myself for one night. The next day, the nurse moves another positive resident into the room; no advanced notice, nothing. I guess this is there way to try to halt the spread. There is almost no concern for the positive tested resident.
A mess, yes. The symptoms have been mild, so just a wait and see if it has passed.
I think I'm going to make my concerns about this experience known.
Thanks so much for your concern!! I'll be all right, moreso when the day comes to leave🙂
Take care of yourself as well!!
I admit I was not happy previously with your general comments to posters who most likely had no choice other than permanent residence in a NH or SN but subsequently I feel your situation may be different although I am not really clear as to your physical state. If you have an alternative to living somewhere else and your health can be managed out of a facility I wonder why you might not work to make that happen. I say this with only true concern for your general well being.
Not yet, it's a combo of therapy and living situation.
I do, but there is concern living there.
It is offered here, but I'm not sure if the therapists have done that with any new arrivals.
I am here for therapy and the home situation. There is a program, I now am definitely eligible for that would help with transitioning from a facility like this to a new home, what they refer to as a community. One of the eligibility requirements which again I definitely met is being in this facility for at least 60 days.
The social worker here would help with the application and I'd learn if I was accepted that go from there. I've contacted the hospital as well to see if there is a similar program as well.
The main reason to be here is the therapists. They are the rock stars. Good observation 🙂, I hope I'm in better shape then the permanent residents lol Seriously, I feel for those who are probably here the rest of their life, but not to the degree I'd want to join them.
I understand; it is a hard decision to place a loved on in one of these places. I apologize if my comments may have made the situation harder then it already was.
I'm working to get back as close to 100 percent as I can. You sometimes don't miss something until it's taken away from you.
Thank you for your concern!! I'll be okay👍🏾🙂. You take care of yourself.
What specifically is disturbing you about the current situation, Cover? What has been said to you all that is offensive? Are they asking some rules are followed and what are they? The isolation for the 5 days I think it is would be normal, I imagine meals in room and etc?
You're our "reporter on the ground" in nursing home situations. Fill us in on how this is being handled badly for you. And above all, get well.
I tested positive. So far it is like a bad cold ( stuffy nose, sore throat, cough every now and then), still isolated, they moved my roommate who is negative out of the room. They tested everyone, since two therapists also tested positive.
So over this place and ready to get out of here ASAP; a positive learned new occupational exercise that has helped deal with what has been going on. I guess this facility is acting out of caution.
Showing a little more compassion. The outbreak started with staff and went from there.
To answer your question, some have been "short" with residents who may not understand what is going on. The only way it was found out was through voicemail ( if you didn't answer the call). Many residents probably have no access to a cell phone.
I'm currently in isolation having tested positive for it (first time). I was a little disappointed because the same aid that was happy and even high fived me for being up and about in the wheelchair, a few weeks ago had a "panic" attack when she first came into the room thinking she was going to get it because she had no mask on. I understand her concern and really not mad at her, stuff happens.
Ironically, the 2 maintenance guys who came into the room to fix a phone issue for my negative tested roommate, had no protection on at all. The main guy did the same thing when they thought I had C-Diff and was isolated. He came in, did what he needed to do and left. I have newfound respect for both of them.
I agree that if you are going to be an aide in a NH you need not to over react. If I were you I would talk to the DON. Don't accuse just tell her what you have experienced and seen and ask if these people can't get some type of training.
Thank you. That's a good idea. I think I'll bring it up to the Social Worker as well. The Aid did act differently (better) when she came back into the room .