Absolutely not. A resident should never give care of any kind to another resident. If your brother is a diabetic, he should only have his nails cut by a professional whether it be by an outside source or an RN/LPN. Toenails are to always be cut by a podiatrist.
No And when you mentioned that he is Diabetic and has an Autoimmune disease make that a He11 NO! He should have his fingernails done by a professional. Even nail salons have signs up that if you are diabetic you should inform them. I am surprised that nail clippers are even available to residents. (when my Husband was in rehab they even locked up his electric shaver)
If this is an ongoing "problem" I would sent a letter (post or email) to the Nursing Supervisor and inform him/her that this is something that has been happening and you think it is unsafe and want it stopped. If it is the same resident that is doing the "manicures" I would mention that resident in the letter and that they need to stop.
The aides or even a Nurse can't do it so why allow another resident. I think its weird, at least an RN or LPN should because if no family, someone has to do it.
I would ask that this be stopped. You are going to be the one that will need to do it.
No, I don't think that is a safe idea. An accidental skin nick could put him at risk since he is a diabetic. I agree with MeDolly. A trained person should come in to help him with that.
And when you mentioned that he is Diabetic and has an Autoimmune disease make that a
He11 NO!
He should have his fingernails done by a professional.
Even nail salons have signs up that if you are diabetic you should inform them.
I am surprised that nail clippers are even available to residents. (when my Husband was in rehab they even locked up his electric shaver)
If this is an ongoing "problem" I would sent a letter (post or email) to the Nursing Supervisor and inform him/her that this is something that has been happening and you think it is unsafe and want it stopped.
If it is the same resident that is doing the "manicures" I would mention that resident in the letter and that they need to stop.
I would ask that this be stopped. You are going to be the one that will need to do it.
And in my opinion none of them should have unrestricted access to nail files, scissors and clippers.
I'd pass on that idea. TT the admin at the nursing home.