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In reply to the discussion: Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. 'Why are they calling us?' [View all]krkaufman
(13,446 posts)17. "LTC facilities don't have the luxury."
I think the point is that it isn't a "luxury." It *should* be part of the services handled by the facilities, and not another opportunity for privatization of profits and socializing the costs.
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Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. 'Why are they calling us?' [View all]
dalton99a
May 4
OP
I was a LTC nurse for 11 years. I was a 911 queen, for anything out of my scope of practice.
ismnotwasm
May 4
#2
For-profit assisted living facilities are supposed to have trained staff to provide care.
Lonestarblue
May 4
#27
Most nursing homes don't have many nurses. Certified Nurses Aides are the folks that do most all
flying_wahini
May 4
#6
As a senior, a fall needn't be in your future if you do resistant training to maintain your muscle mass.
elocs
May 4
#41
You're probably talking about a Hoyer lift. Needed for my mom after she had surgery after a bad fall.
highplainsdem
May 4
#14
Yes! That is a mechanical lift, and personnel must be trained to use it. My MIL in Canada
LauraInLA
May 4
#16
My firefighter son said to always call 911 if a fall occurs and they cannot get up
Lettuce Be
May 4
#15
excuse me but why the hell are taxpayers funding this for workers the care facility should be hiring???????
Takket
May 4
#40