Man!!!

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Man!!!
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Tue, 12-02-2003 - 7:32am
Those nurses are darned lucky I live 600 miles away or I'd be there wringing their necks.

I called the home yesterday and (still gets me mad to think about it) the 'regular' nurse didn't know a thing about Grandma not getting her meds like she's supposed to. Over the long holiday weekend, she wasn't there and "who knows who was working then?" Great. Nobody ever said anything to her about it until I called. Crapola, what does it take to get competent people to do the job? I held my tongue and kept my cool while I told her about it and she said she would check into it. We'll see. I guess I'll have to call every stinkin' day to remind them to do their jobs.

Man this p$$$es me off.

Thanks for listening and offering your support. It's so good to know that I have a place to go and let off steam and receive understanding. Thanks to you all. You're all just peachy.

Lori

Lori

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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 9:56am
It's very frustrating but what you're doing is helping your grandma.
“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 10:29am

Lori,


You are doing the right thing.

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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 11:46am

Man is right! Looks like a case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand it doing. Keep at it and keep them on their toes. With all the new guidelines on patient's rights, you have the power to get things done. I am sure G'ma and Mom know you are there doing your best with the phone calls. Hope you can get a hold of G'ma's doctor. He should be able to straighten every thing out speedily.


Good luck and vent anytime. We do listen.


Grace

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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 12:30pm
Your poor grandma, Booty! I'm so sorry to hear of the incompetence that you are dealing with regarding her care. The thought of her being in pain while their gross negligence is going on is absolutely sickening. I will keep her in my prayers.

Hugs,

Kat

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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 12:34pm
Lori, I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. I understand how frustrated you must be! I'd be angry too! Hope everything gets sorted out.

Shar

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Tue, 12-02-2003 - 5:36pm

How frustrating! Next call you might want to talk to someone who does "know who was working," and who's got more authority and is more concerned with how the hospice is rated service-wise and such, if they're not so concerned about the well-being of the patients. I think it would be wise to put something in writing to them about it too and make a copy to save for yourself. You never know if you might need it later. Best to document problems.


Good luck and hugs to you.

Rhonda


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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 5:41pm
Keep those calls going, Lori - your grandma needs your help, and if a phone call a day to kick the nurses into gear is what you can do to help her, do it.

(((Thinking of you))),

Donna

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In reply to: bootywhompus
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 7:35pm
We're always here and we always care!!Your Grandmother and Mother are so lucky to have you to help take care of things.I hope this situation is resolved soon.I hate to think of your Grandmother being in pain and not bein ggiven her medication.

Miss P