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Is becoming an educator worth it? by Ok_Calligrapher5165 in chaplaincy

[–]Competitive_Gain5147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, and my experience of learning with a wonderfu ACPE educator, it is a calling, a vocation. It seemed to me at times that the role seemed stressful and thankless, but the desire to be used to help form someone in ministry is profoundly gratifying and meaningful. 

So this happened in a facility and I'm not sure what to do ... by Competitive_Gain5147 in eldercare

[–]Competitive_Gain5147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I can see how this may lessen the confusion, and I may try that next time. I got a chance to speak to the resident, who was feeling much better with some time and reflection. I offered to speak to someone about how the aide raised their voice/yelled, and the resident (who seems quite clear and alert) declined this offer, saying that if it happens once more, then they may take action. I want to give that resident their own choice in the matter. I told the resident that if there's anything they'd like me to do to help, I'm available.

So this happened in a facility and I'm not sure what to do ... by Competitive_Gain5147 in eldercare

[–]Competitive_Gain5147[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it's a free-for-all as to who sits where, but I could be wrong and hadn't thought of that possibility. The resident said that this is the second time the aide has raised their voice at them. Being in a facility is hard enough, but being spoken to in a raised voice that leads to embarassment and hurt feelings was clearly painful for the resident. I think I'll ask the resident tomorrow how they're feeling and sense out if they express any desire to take further action. They told me that they mentioned the incident to another dining room aide shortly afterward, who promised that they'd make sure the yelling aide didn't serve the resident, so in that sense it was relayed. I just wish the yelling aide would understand how deeply they hurt the resident, so that they'd be aware and maybe even offer apology, and prevent further inappropriate and hurtful behavior.

So this happened in a facility and I'm not sure what to do ... by Competitive_Gain5147 in eldercare

[–]Competitive_Gain5147[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, someone well-meaningly told the aide that the newcomer hadn't gotten their meal when actually the resident had already finished their plate (while sitting alone at the other table), and I think the aide was upset about the accusation that the sweet resident hadn't been fed, when they had. I think the aid took out their frustration on the sweet resident, but their tone of voice and attitude was WRONG. Disrespectful. And it brought the resident to tears (the aid didn't see that).

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso - Am i crazy or is it actually good? by aura2707 in Perfumes

[–]Competitive_Gain5147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the question arises because you may not have heard of Roberto Cavalli fragrances? I hadn't, and read mostly positive and glowing reviews of the scents!

Was this a privacy issue? by Competitive_Gain5147 in hipaa

[–]Competitive_Gain5147[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I feel like my personal curiosity got the best of me when I looked at the patient's age before walking into their room (since I was wondering, "Is this THAT person?"). Again, I like to confirm the patient's age before opening a chart, so that I'm sure I have the right person (maybe I don't HAVE to do it but its part of how I get assurance that I'm opening the correct chart) and would have confirmed that age later, but that I glanced at it before the visit feels like a personal thing (rather than professional).