Journal entry by Denise Allen —
Update on Mary’s care plan: The hospitalist called yesterday morning to let me know that they suspected she has another UTI. They had changed out her catheter, and are waiting for the cultures to come back today before determining treatment due to her multiple allergies/sensitivities. She also let me know they were planning to do a chest x-ray, so I was able to share with her a method to do that most easily without injury to anyone (use the draw sheet to pull Mary forward, then slide the film between the bed and the draw sheet).
I walked into the hospital last night to find these posted in her room. The nurses actually were following the schedule, and talked with me about clarifications and adjustments. I didn’t have to yell at anyone, and I actually wasn’t stressed out when I left! I wish we had set up a Care Plan within the first few days; it might have avoided a lot of issues.
Here is the care plan as it stands. I am sharing this in case anyone else faces something similar so that you have an idea of what to ask for.
