Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of my indispensable items. .. BP cuff .. Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit on one hand or knee. .. Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. .. Small lightweight printer .. Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to write some notes. .. A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming .. Water water water water water .. Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or KIND almond-cranberry bars .. Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) .. I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK .. A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. .. Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places .. If overnight I can't help much for home visits. .. GPS if driving for me is essential From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of jackiechase66 Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. What would you want? I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. Jackie Chase RD Dillingham AK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of my indispensable items. .. BP cuff .. Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit on one hand or knee. .. Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. .. Small lightweight printer .. Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to write some notes. .. A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming .. Water water water water water .. Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or KIND almond-cranberry bars .. Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) .. I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK .. A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. .. Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places .. If overnight I can't help much for home visits. .. GPS if driving for me is essential From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of jackiechase66 Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. What would you want? I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. Jackie Chase RD Dillingham AK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of my indispensable items. .. BP cuff .. Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit on one hand or knee. .. Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. .. Small lightweight printer .. Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to write some notes. .. A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming .. Water water water water water .. Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or KIND almond-cranberry bars .. Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) .. I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK .. A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. .. Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places .. If overnight I can't help much for home visits. .. GPS if driving for me is essential From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of jackiechase66 Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. What would you want? I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. Jackie Chase RD Dillingham AK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) Thanks Jackie Chase RD > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of > my indispensable items. > > > > . BP cuff > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > on one hand or knee. > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > . Small lightweight printer > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to > write some notes. > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > . Water water water water water > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > To: rd-usa > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) Thanks Jackie Chase RD > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of > my indispensable items. > > > > . BP cuff > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > on one hand or knee. > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > . Small lightweight printer > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to > write some notes. > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > . Water water water water water > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > To: rd-usa > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) Thanks Jackie Chase RD > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of > my indispensable items. > > > > . BP cuff > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > on one hand or knee. > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > . Small lightweight printer > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to > write some notes. > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > . Water water water water water > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > To: rd-usa > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 So she'll be flying there like my friend did? My friend used to make weeks long round trips. Digna Cassens, MHA, RD Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems La Habra, CA 90633 Coming soon to Amazon.com - Flavorful Fortified Foods - Recipes to Enrich Life - a collection of 60 high calorie, high protein, easy to prepare recipes for home or facility use by Digna Cassens and Eck Mills From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of jackiechase66 Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:08 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Dietitian Travel Bag I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) Thanks Jackie Chase RD > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of > my indispensable items. > > > > . BP cuff > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > on one hand or knee. > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > . Small lightweight printer > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to > write some notes. > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > . Water water water water water > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 So she'll be flying there like my friend did? My friend used to make weeks long round trips. Digna Cassens, MHA, RD Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems La Habra, CA 90633 Coming soon to Amazon.com - Flavorful Fortified Foods - Recipes to Enrich Life - a collection of 60 high calorie, high protein, easy to prepare recipes for home or facility use by Digna Cassens and Eck Mills From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of jackiechase66 Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:08 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Dietitian Travel Bag I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) Thanks Jackie Chase RD > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of > my indispensable items. > > > > . BP cuff > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > on one hand or knee. > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > . Small lightweight printer > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to > write some notes. > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > . Water water water water water > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 So she'll be flying there like my friend did? My friend used to make weeks long round trips. Digna Cassens, MHA, RD Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems La Habra, CA 90633 Coming soon to Amazon.com - Flavorful Fortified Foods - Recipes to Enrich Life - a collection of 60 high calorie, high protein, easy to prepare recipes for home or facility use by Digna Cassens and Eck Mills From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of jackiechase66 Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:08 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Dietitian Travel Bag I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) Thanks Jackie Chase RD > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list of > my indispensable items. > > > > . BP cuff > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > on one hand or knee. > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail f.up > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the referral > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this w > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > . Small lightweight printer > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have to > write some notes. > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, plus > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > . Water water water water water > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into neighborhoods > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm while > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, warding > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything down > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 No, we try and limit village travel to no more then two weeks at a time. Jackie Chase RD Dillingham AK > So she'll be flying there like my friend did? My friend used to make weeks > long round trips. > > Digna Cassens, MHA, RD > > Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems > > La Habra, CA 90633 > > > > Coming soon to Amazon.com - Flavorful Fortified Foods - Recipes to Enrich > Life - a collection of 60 high calorie, high protein, easy to prepare > recipes for home or facility use by Digna Cassens and Eck Mills > > From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:08 PM > To: rd-usa > Subject: Re: Dietitian Travel Bag > > I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) > Thanks > > Jackie Chase RD > > > > > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list > of > > my indispensable items. > > > > > > > > . BP cuff > > > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > > on one hand or knee. > > > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail > f.up > > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the > referral > > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this > w > > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > > > . Small lightweight printer > > > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have > to > > write some notes. > > > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, > plus > > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > > > . Water water water water water > > > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into > neighborhoods > > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm > while > > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, > warding > > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything > down > > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > > > > > From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf > Of > > jackiechase66 > > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > > What would you want? > > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > > > Jackie Chase RD > > Dillingham AK > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 No, we try and limit village travel to no more then two weeks at a time. Jackie Chase RD Dillingham AK > So she'll be flying there like my friend did? My friend used to make weeks > long round trips. > > Digna Cassens, MHA, RD > > Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems > > La Habra, CA 90633 > > > > Coming soon to Amazon.com - Flavorful Fortified Foods - Recipes to Enrich > Life - a collection of 60 high calorie, high protein, easy to prepare > recipes for home or facility use by Digna Cassens and Eck Mills > > From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:08 PM > To: rd-usa > Subject: Re: Dietitian Travel Bag > > I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) > Thanks > > Jackie Chase RD > > > > > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list > of > > my indispensable items. > > > > > > > > . BP cuff > > > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > > on one hand or knee. > > > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail > f.up > > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the > referral > > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this > w > > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > > > . Small lightweight printer > > > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have > to > > write some notes. > > > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, > plus > > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > > > . Water water water water water > > > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into > neighborhoods > > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm > while > > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, > warding > > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything > down > > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > > > > > From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf > Of > > jackiechase66 > > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > > What would you want? > > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > > > Jackie Chase RD > > Dillingham AK > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 No, we try and limit village travel to no more then two weeks at a time. Jackie Chase RD Dillingham AK > So she'll be flying there like my friend did? My friend used to make weeks > long round trips. > > Digna Cassens, MHA, RD > > Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems > > La Habra, CA 90633 > > > > Coming soon to Amazon.com - Flavorful Fortified Foods - Recipes to Enrich > Life - a collection of 60 high calorie, high protein, easy to prepare > recipes for home or facility use by Digna Cassens and Eck Mills > > From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of > jackiechase66 > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:08 PM > To: rd-usa > Subject: Re: Dietitian Travel Bag > > I like the GPS idea except most of the villages don't have roads. : ) > Thanks > > Jackie Chase RD > > > > > > I worked w someone that did this job over 10 years ago but lost contact w > > her. Hope you find your dietitian to go with the bag. > > > > > > > > But from my home visits experience in warm sunny CA by car here's a list > of > > my indispensable items. > > > > > > > > . BP cuff > > > > . Laptop or tablet, preferably one that can be flipped flat and fit > > on one hand or knee. > > > > . Wifi or phone card or my own hot-spot - this is in case I need > > info I did not bring bc otherwise I need to either do the day after phone > > call or a f.up visit which isn't always possible. Although I often mail > f.up > > info I have found some conditions that I was not aware of from the > referral > > and although suspected the answers wasn't sure. I don't always carry this > w > > me now and use my cell phone if desperate but I do return home every day. > > > > . Small lightweight printer > > > > . Well organized tool kit with pearls, quick assessment tools, all > > forms needed and clipboard or tablet. I use my laptop and often have to > > stand and hold on one hand while typing w one hand. Sometimes I just have > to > > write some notes. > > > > . A strap on purse soft and roomy enough insude to carry pen, cell, > > calculator, a mint or two, a small hand sanitizer spray, wipes, tissue, > plus > > something that smells good I can pull out if odors overwhelming > > > > . Water water water water water > > > > . Nutrition bars. I carry lose almonds and craisins, oatmeal bars or > > KIND almond-cranberry bars > > > > . Lip moisturizer & wood comb (anti-freeze for my hair) > > > > . I have also now started to carry a small pepper spray bc I've been > > charged by one large dog face-one that was lurking around a balcony and a > > small dog grabbed my pants and tried to get to my ankle. And I've also > > decided to carry a flip-open umbrella w a point when I go into > neighborhoods > > where I may have to walk through yards or driveways to get to houses. I go > > into a lot of 'hoods which maybe don't exist in AK > > > > . A sturdy folder closed on 3 sides so nothing slips out. I stick > > everything in it for each visit then clamp together with large black clip > > upon leaving so I don't lose or mix up anything. > > > > . Whatever carried must be compact and absolutely needed. I found > > wheeled briefcase become a nuisance so everything must fit in one arm > while > > I use the other for entry/egress, motioning, opening/closing doors, > warding > > off dogs and writing/typing. Down here in my areas I don't put anything > down > > on the floor and if possible not even rest of furniture in some places > > > > . If overnight I can't help much for home visits. > > > > . GPS if driving for me is essential > > > > > > > > From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf > Of > > jackiechase66 > > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15 PM > > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Dietitian Travel Bag > > > > > > > > > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > > What would you want? > > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > > > Jackie Chase RD > > Dillingham AK > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi Jackie, I hope this doesn't mean they're losing you! For someone NOT familiar with what life would be like seeing the type of patients you see, something else that might be valuable is a little booklet on working with this population, along with some of the native foods. I'll always remember watching one of the Bordain shows where he was either in Alaska or the Yukon and was in a family's kitchen. I had to laugh, because even HE was grossed out about eating the raw food they were offering him... Perhaps other things in this bag should be first aid equipment, particularly for times when they get caught in a storm? In regards to the GPS, see if there is one for your area that might INCLUDE dirt roads. Our hiking GPS includes dirt roads. Margie Marjorie Geiser, MBA, RD, BCC Certified Money Breakthrough Method Coach Clarity + Focus = Prosperity http://www.meg-enterprises.com http://www.facebook.com/meg.enterprises Want to talk about YOUR business needs? Schedule 15 minutes: https://my.timedriver.com/19W5R > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > What would you want? > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > Jackie Chase RD > Dillingham AK > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Education: Tear pads/handouts for list of foods rich in protein, Iron, Low sodium, Fluid restriction with conversions.A basic indoor/onbed stretching/aerobic exercises and walking activity handout can be helpful. 5-a-day fruits and veggies Visual Aid: Colorful fold-able poster of fruits and vegetables, measuring cups and spoons (to measure their commonly used utensils for portion assessment/education). A blank tear pad to write goal/recommendation. Permanent marker to mark portions on their utensils Sejal Dedhia, MS, RD Mountain View, CA > > > > I need some ideas as to what you would want in a travel bag. > > This bag will be taken to remote villages for MNT. > > Frequently will visit home bound elders for full assessment and education. > > What would you want? > > I need some ideas beyond a measuring tape and scales. > > This is a wish list give me everything you ever desired in your career. > > I have funding for this item. I also need a dietitian to attach to it. > > > > Jackie Chase RD > > Dillingham AK > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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