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OSU Transplant Nurses Share Concerns Over Patient Care, Pen Letter to Hospital
August 10, 2020 Comprehensive Transplant Center Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center To the Ohio State University Comprehensive Transplant Center: We need to share with you directly a significant concern we have about patient care in the Comprehensive Transplant Center. Prior to COVID, it was normal for many Transplant Coordinators to need to work …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Skilled Nursing Patient Ratio
Anonymous Nurse: What is the nurse to patient ratio in Ohio for a skilled unit at a nursing home? Nurse Jesse: Per OAC 3701-17-08: (C) Each nursing home shall have sufficient direct care staff on each shift to meet the needs of the residents in an appropriate and timely manner and have the following individuals …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Blood Administration Protocol
Anonymous Nurse: Is a second person required to verify blood prior to administration if the unit of blood is verified by scanning through the hospital electronic medical record? Nurse Jesse: While obtaining a 2nd witness verification for blood administration is not required per Ohio statute or rule, it is best practice. The literature shows that …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Documenting in Third Person
Anonymous Nurse: Is there a legal reason nurses document in third person? Nurse Jesse: Documenting in third-person is a standard recommendation, but to my knowledge it is not in statute or rule in the state of Ohio. Charting in third-person is considered more formal and professional, and in the case of documenting patient care – …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Documentation
Anonymous Nurse: May nurses document something that another nurse has done if both nurses sign? Nurse Jesse: Nurses should only be documenting what they personally observe or do. 4723-4-06 (Ohio Administrative Code) states: (E) A licensed nurse shall, in a complete, accurate, and timely manner, report and document nursing assessments or observations, the care provided …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Nursing Programs
Anonymous Nurse: “I have an Associate’s degree in nursing and want to go back to school. Are there any RN-MSN bridge programs that are affordable for working nurses?” Nurse Jesse: While ONA does not endorse any specific schools, there are a couple things I would encourage you to consider when looking for a program: • …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Disciplinary Action During COVID
Anonymous Nurse: During the time of crisis, more nurses are needed to stand the front line. Is the nursing board going to take leniency on nurses facing disciplinary action? Nurse Jesse: The Ohio Board of Nursing published a guidance document in March 2020 on this issue: From the Board, “This document provides guidance about the …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Patient Safety Concern
Anonymous Nurse: “I recently resigned from my job because one of the physicians on my floor said to ignore a procedure protocol and complete a task in a way that I think could be harmful to patients. All the other nurses are going along with it and it is the norm on the floor to …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Financial Resources for Members
Anonymous Nurse: Are there any financial resources available for ONA members? Nurse Jesse: Yes! ONA: https://connect.ohnurses.org/profile/rewards • SoFi: Student Loan Refinancing Through SoFi ONA has partnered with SoFi to offer student loan debt refinancing at low rates, creating meaningful savings for borrowers. ONA members, friends, and family receive a $300 Welcome Bonus when they apply …