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Patricia Wilcox, Teacher
Limestone Health Facility
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26572 cedar break trail Madison, AL 35756
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Patricia Wilcox, Teacher

Patricia Wilcox, Teacher practices as a Continuing Care in Madison, AL.
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Continuing Care

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26572 cedar break trail, Madison, AL 35756
Services Limestone Health Facility provides continuing care in Madison, AL to seniors and retirees with varying levels of assistance needs and/or disabilities.

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(5 Reviews)
Service
3 star average for Service
Environment
3.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
2 star average for Staff
Recommended
3 star average for Recommended
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Recent Reviews
I actually used to work at this facility in 2010 as a CNA. The nurses there were nice but alot of the CNAs were rude to the patients when the dorrs were closed. I've seen residents get cussed at, or left naked. I wouldn't leave my family member there, and I quit after a short period.
by :-\
November 20, 2011
This was nearly ten years ago,and a lot can change in 10 years- but this is what I can remember.

PRO: I chose to apply at the facility primarily because the facility was the only one in the area that I entered as a LPN student for clinical rotations. Teaching facilities are not chosen at random. Nursing instructors have a great deal of liability during clinic's and facility must be approved. ALH facility was the only nursing home visited throughout clinical when I was a student at Calhoun Community College.

Neutral: Lots of opportunity for overtime, which was not always desired. Offered 12 hour shifts. One nurse (LPN) staffed as charge per wing. During day shift additional nurse for med cart, night nurse got dual role. Can't recall supervisor being staffed on NOC- which was a disadvantage for a new graduate. Nurses posted in sister units could be called for questions (as with most jobs ask 10 people the same question and you get 10 differ answers)In ER's senior nurse would take charge to prevent errors in hospital transfer paperwork.

Neutral: Started on the med cart position for days. I never felt kindred of the position. It was 110% meds- fast paced, poly-medication, but possible (even for a new grad who stopped and cried when she felt discouraged) A few days when it was slammed administrative staff automatically pitched in and helped. They knew how to help staff nurses during chaotic times- I did not at the time realize how rare that was. Kudos!!!

PRO: I hated med cart-so PRO is based on evidence. Narcotic system had double lock storage- uncomplicated paper MAR system, narcotic were under double lock storage- well organized, functioned on repetition to prevent errors. Med cards individualized for patients- with removable sticky labels for easy re-ordering (why doesn't everyone have these!!!)

PRO: Backbone of how a shift ran was dependent on CNA's- they knew residents intimately. Work was hard and in my interactions teamwork for a common goal was exhibited. I was a young nurse and the staff (CNA's and axillary) treated me with respect that I had not yet earned.

PRO: I had one experience of situation which disciplinary action was necessary r/t witnessing verbal abuse. I telephoned the supervisor... and she was on site immediately- everyone involved was individually interviewed. The prompt intervention demonstrated was appropriate.

PRO: At that time a new wing for rehabilitation for short term care was just getting started.

CON: No specialized closed unit for dementia/Alzheimer patients established at that time. I would have preferred that-

Pro- Falls were well reported- no one tried to hid the event.

CON- I was not a fan of the concrete floors - injuries due to slipping, and object of impact were higher. Carpet in a long term facility is a plus... less falls, impact has more cushion... and if odor is not a issue you notice then the facility passes the housekeeping test with flying colors.

Rarely saw IV's- twice for hospital discharges. First and last dial a flow I ever saw. No foley caths to my memory. One unit had lots of G-tubes which really took patience for med pass. Their system for blood sugar checks and insulin adm seemed easier than I have experienced in other facilities.

PRO: CNA's were proficient in turn schedules for pt- pressure ulcers were common while pt was out of facility for holidays or hospitalization.

Wound care was not advanced in the aspect of materials used- but then again or wounds were not complicated.

Falls were well reported- no one tried to hid the event. I was not a fan of the concrete floors (CON)- injuries due to slipping, and object of impact were higher. Carpet in a long term facility is a plus... less falls, impact has more cushion... and if odor is not a issue you notice then the facility passes the housekeeping test with flying colors.

NEUTRAL: Cant remember nurse pt cna ratio. I do remember my weight there was on the "fluffy side"... so I had time to eat.

CON- pet peeve then was the large use of cigarettes among staff and residents. However- the wave of actions to decrease social acceptance of smoking was started when I was there. Staff were restricted from smoking with the residents. A staff smoking area was designated.

Neutral: At the time I disliked that one physician was dominant in the care. However, I now know how chaotic it is when each pt has a primary care physician, and my outlook is open minded to simplification.

Many of the employees had worked in alternate facilities in the area commented that LHCF had better conditions/ treatment of pt's and staff.



by *grin*
May 27, 2009
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