Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Digna, Last year I watched as one of my colleagues performed life-saving CPR on a gentleman who collapsed near where we were standing in a park. Thanks to my friend's efforts, the man survived an event that would have been fatal had we not intervened. You might be surprised to learn that even if you think you cannot " perform to standard " (there really is no standard amount of force that is required to save a life), you could be responsible for saving a life. After all, a small effort is better than none. In fact, if the victim is a smaller adult or a child, it is desired to use less force so as to not break ribs. You could talk to the folks doing the certifying and see what they think of your concerns. However, I'd strongly urge you to do what you can to become certified. The facility has the right to require CPR certification, just as you have the right to not be certified to perform CPR. Regards, pam Pam Charney, PhD, RD Author, Consultant pcharney@... " If all you ever do is all you've ever done, than all you'll ever get is all you ever got " - Anonymous > I am signing service agreements with home care agencies in Southern CA. Is > it a regulatory requirement to hold a CPR card? I stopped renewing my CPR > cert when I assessed my physical ability to perform each of the necessary > steps required to attempt resuscitation and decided after much thought that > I am no longer physically strong enough to perform confidently and > accurately. Although I am physically fit I am a lightweight with not much > muscle mass, and the aging process has taken its toll on strength. Realizing > that no amt of physical exercise will change that I believe I'd be a > detriment not a help therefor have no interest in performing such a > procedure. > > Is that a deal breaker? Must I hold a credential that I strongly believe I > am unable to perform to standard? It seems silly and dangerous but also all > agreements I've seen so far have that as part of the RD job description. > > TIA > > 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 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Digna, Last year I watched as one of my colleagues performed life-saving CPR on a gentleman who collapsed near where we were standing in a park. Thanks to my friend's efforts, the man survived an event that would have been fatal had we not intervened. You might be surprised to learn that even if you think you cannot " perform to standard " (there really is no standard amount of force that is required to save a life), you could be responsible for saving a life. After all, a small effort is better than none. In fact, if the victim is a smaller adult or a child, it is desired to use less force so as to not break ribs. You could talk to the folks doing the certifying and see what they think of your concerns. However, I'd strongly urge you to do what you can to become certified. The facility has the right to require CPR certification, just as you have the right to not be certified to perform CPR. Regards, pam Pam Charney, PhD, RD Author, Consultant pcharney@... " If all you ever do is all you've ever done, than all you'll ever get is all you ever got " - Anonymous > I am signing service agreements with home care agencies in Southern CA. Is > it a regulatory requirement to hold a CPR card? I stopped renewing my CPR > cert when I assessed my physical ability to perform each of the necessary > steps required to attempt resuscitation and decided after much thought that > I am no longer physically strong enough to perform confidently and > accurately. Although I am physically fit I am a lightweight with not much > muscle mass, and the aging process has taken its toll on strength. Realizing > that no amt of physical exercise will change that I believe I'd be a > detriment not a help therefor have no interest in performing such a > procedure. > > Is that a deal breaker? Must I hold a credential that I strongly believe I > am unable to perform to standard? It seems silly and dangerous but also all > agreements I've seen so far have that as part of the RD job description. > > TIA > > 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 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Digna, Last year I watched as one of my colleagues performed life-saving CPR on a gentleman who collapsed near where we were standing in a park. Thanks to my friend's efforts, the man survived an event that would have been fatal had we not intervened. You might be surprised to learn that even if you think you cannot " perform to standard " (there really is no standard amount of force that is required to save a life), you could be responsible for saving a life. After all, a small effort is better than none. In fact, if the victim is a smaller adult or a child, it is desired to use less force so as to not break ribs. You could talk to the folks doing the certifying and see what they think of your concerns. However, I'd strongly urge you to do what you can to become certified. The facility has the right to require CPR certification, just as you have the right to not be certified to perform CPR. Regards, pam Pam Charney, PhD, RD Author, Consultant pcharney@... " If all you ever do is all you've ever done, than all you'll ever get is all you ever got " - Anonymous > I am signing service agreements with home care agencies in Southern CA. Is > it a regulatory requirement to hold a CPR card? I stopped renewing my CPR > cert when I assessed my physical ability to perform each of the necessary > steps required to attempt resuscitation and decided after much thought that > I am no longer physically strong enough to perform confidently and > accurately. Although I am physically fit I am a lightweight with not much > muscle mass, and the aging process has taken its toll on strength. Realizing > that no amt of physical exercise will change that I believe I'd be a > detriment not a help therefor have no interest in performing such a > procedure. > > Is that a deal breaker? Must I hold a credential that I strongly believe I > am unable to perform to standard? It seems silly and dangerous but also all > agreements I've seen so far have that as part of the RD job description. > > TIA > > 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 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 OK, thanks for being the first responder. You lead me to believe that in your opinion my fears are unjustified and I'll reconsider and look into it. But my fears are still with me.... 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 Re: Home Care questions Digna, Last year I watched as one of my colleagues performed life-saving CPR on a gentleman who collapsed near where we were standing in a park. Thanks to my friend's efforts, the man survived an event that would have been fatal had we not intervened. You might be surprised to learn that even if you think you cannot " perform to standard " (there really is no standard amount of force that is required to save a life), you could be responsible for saving a life. After all, a small effort is better than none. In fact, if the victim is a smaller adult or a child, it is desired to use less force so as to not break ribs. You could talk to the folks doing the certifying and see what they think of your concerns. However, I'd strongly urge you to do what you can to become certified. The facility has the right to require CPR certification, just as you have the right to not be certified to perform CPR. Regards, pam Pam Charney, PhD, RD Author, Consultant pcharney@... " If all you ever do is all you've ever done, than all you'll ever get is all you ever got " - Anonymous > I am signing service agreements with home care agencies in Southern > CA. Is it a regulatory requirement to hold a CPR card? I stopped > renewing my CPR cert when I assessed my physical ability to perform > each of the necessary steps required to attempt resuscitation and > decided after much thought that I am no longer physically strong > enough to perform confidently and accurately. Although I am physically > fit I am a lightweight with not much muscle mass, and the aging > process has taken its toll on strength. Realizing that no amt of > physical exercise will change that I believe I'd be a detriment not a > help therefor have no interest in performing such a procedure. > > Is that a deal breaker? Must I hold a credential that I strongly > believe I am unable to perform to standard? It seems silly and > dangerous but also all agreements I've seen so far have that as part of the RD job description. > > TIA > > 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 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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