Re: Re: Dietitian/CDE Travel Bag and tricks of the trade

[Guest guest]

All great ideas, as a CDE/RD, I also carry a glucometer, an extra glucometer

with strips for setting someone up who needs one and doesn't have one, a phone

book, (lots of areas where I can't look things up on cell phone because there's

no reception,and I need an address), disinfectant wipes, my business

cards,glucose tablets, stamps and envelopes to mail back their satisfaction

survey. I keep a multi-sectioned vinyl file with all forms and possible handouts

that I use with me also. If you are looking for an awesome mobile printer that

comes with an optional battery so you can print wirelessly and without electric,

it is an HP mobile 100 printer. I use it as my main printer in my home office

because it is so reliable.As my age is keeping up with my eyes, I also carry a

small magnifying glass for really tiny print on labels that I just can't make

out on vitamin bottle labels! I also have a small zipped bag inside by binder of

forms I carry with me that

has an entire small office-stapler, paper punch, paper clips, sticky " postem "

notes, etc., as I often work out of my car after and between home visits. One

more thing I find helpful, I always carry water with me, but I ask the person I

am visiting if I can put my extra water in their refrigerator, and try to put it

there myself, getting a " peak " at the condition of their refrigerator, as food

safety is an issue I also like to assess on home visits. In many cases,

especially with the elderly or the infirmed, they don't get around to discarding

expired or spoiled foods, sometimes a quick peak in their refrigerators, to put

your extra water in (don't forget it when you leave,), it allows you to bring up

the crowded and maybe scarey refrigerator issues. I also ask to see their

insulin, and ask them to show me how they inject, and how they test their

glucose levels, you wouldn't believe the surprises this can result in (recently

an insulin dependent

diabetic, type 2, with 400 glucose levels could not produce his insulin from

the refrigerator, come to find out he hadn't picked it up from the pharmacy in 8

months! He hated injected himself so he just stopped picking it up from the

pharmacy. The doctor had requested a home visit for this guy because the doctor

was sure it was our home delivered meals being too high in sugar causing this

guy's A1C to be so high! Meanwhile, the doctor hadn't written any prescriptions

for insulin, you'd think he'd realize that he hadn't ordered any! That's why I

love home visits, you can get to the bottom of so much non-compliance and issues

for the non-compliance! Hope this helps! Sue

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Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

To: rd-usa

Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:08 PM

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 ] 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

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I better warn who ever takes the job about stinky head and tail and that seal

meat looks really different. Flippers are often given to the Elders as a sign of

respect.

Jackie Chase RD

Dillingham AK

> All great ideas, as a CDE/RD, I also carry a glucometer, an extra glucometer

with strips for setting someone up who needs one and doesn't have one, a phone

book, (lots of areas where I can't look things up on cell phone because there's

no reception,and I need an address), disinfectant wipes, my business

cards,glucose tablets, stamps and envelopes to mail back their satisfaction

survey. I keep a multi-sectioned vinyl file with all forms and possible handouts

that I use with me also. If you are looking for an awesome mobile printer that

comes with an optional battery so you can print wirelessly and without electric,

it is an HP mobile 100 printer. I use it as my main printer in my home office

because it is so reliable.As my age is keeping up with my eyes, I also carry a

small magnifying glass for really tiny print on labels that I just can't make

out on vitamin bottle labels! I also have a small zipped bag inside by binder of

forms I carry with me that

> has an entire small office-stapler, paper punch, paper clips, sticky " postem "

notes, etc., as I often work out of my car after and between home visits. One

more thing I find helpful, I always carry water with me, but I ask the person I

am visiting if I can put my extra water in their refrigerator, and try to put it

there myself, getting a " peak " at the condition of their refrigerator, as food

safety is an issue I also like to assess on home visits. In many cases,

especially with the elderly or the infirmed, they don't get around to discarding

expired or spoiled foods, sometimes a quick peak in their refrigerators, to put

your extra water in (don't forget it when you leave,), it allows you to bring up

the crowded and maybe scarey refrigerator issues. I also ask to see their

insulin, and ask them to show me how they inject, and how they test their

glucose levels, you wouldn't believe the surprises this can result in (recently

an insulin dependent

> diabetic, type 2, with 400 glucose levels could not produce his insulin from

the refrigerator, come to find out he hadn't picked it up from the pharmacy in 8

months! He hated injected himself so he just stopped picking it up from the

pharmacy. The doctor had requested a home visit for this guy because the doctor

was sure it was our home delivered meals being too high in sugar causing this

guy's A1C to be so high! Meanwhile, the doctor hadn't written any prescriptions

for insulin, you'd think he'd realize that he hadn't ordered any! That's why I

love home visits, you can get to the bottom of so much non-compliance and issues

for the non-compliance! Hope this helps! Sue

>

> NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for

a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or

copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender

and immediately delete the message. Thank you.

>

> Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

>

>

> To: rd-usa

> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:08 PM

> 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 ] 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

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I better warn who ever takes the job about stinky head and tail and that seal

meat looks really different. Flippers are often given to the Elders as a sign of

respect.

Jackie Chase RD

Dillingham AK

> All great ideas, as a CDE/RD, I also carry a glucometer, an extra glucometer

with strips for setting someone up who needs one and doesn't have one, a phone

book, (lots of areas where I can't look things up on cell phone because there's

no reception,and I need an address), disinfectant wipes, my business

cards,glucose tablets, stamps and envelopes to mail back their satisfaction

survey. I keep a multi-sectioned vinyl file with all forms and possible handouts

that I use with me also. If you are looking for an awesome mobile printer that

comes with an optional battery so you can print wirelessly and without electric,

it is an HP mobile 100 printer. I use it as my main printer in my home office

because it is so reliable.As my age is keeping up with my eyes, I also carry a

small magnifying glass for really tiny print on labels that I just can't make

out on vitamin bottle labels! I also have a small zipped bag inside by binder of

forms I carry with me that

> has an entire small office-stapler, paper punch, paper clips, sticky " postem "

notes, etc., as I often work out of my car after and between home visits. One

more thing I find helpful, I always carry water with me, but I ask the person I

am visiting if I can put my extra water in their refrigerator, and try to put it

there myself, getting a " peak " at the condition of their refrigerator, as food

safety is an issue I also like to assess on home visits. In many cases,

especially with the elderly or the infirmed, they don't get around to discarding

expired or spoiled foods, sometimes a quick peak in their refrigerators, to put

your extra water in (don't forget it when you leave,), it allows you to bring up

the crowded and maybe scarey refrigerator issues. I also ask to see their

insulin, and ask them to show me how they inject, and how they test their

glucose levels, you wouldn't believe the surprises this can result in (recently

an insulin dependent

> diabetic, type 2, with 400 glucose levels could not produce his insulin from

the refrigerator, come to find out he hadn't picked it up from the pharmacy in 8

months! He hated injected himself so he just stopped picking it up from the

pharmacy. The doctor had requested a home visit for this guy because the doctor

was sure it was our home delivered meals being too high in sugar causing this

guy's A1C to be so high! Meanwhile, the doctor hadn't written any prescriptions

for insulin, you'd think he'd realize that he hadn't ordered any! That's why I

love home visits, you can get to the bottom of so much non-compliance and issues

for the non-compliance! Hope this helps! Sue

>

> NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for

a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or

copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender

and immediately delete the message. Thank you.

>

> Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

>

>

> To: rd-usa

> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:08 PM

> 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 ] 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

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >