[WarEagle4Life]

But it won't happen because she was just presented with a regional award for leadership after being nominated by our hospital's administration. (They certainly never consulted with any of the rank and file!)

Janfrn: Had to laugh when I ready that one! One of our intensivists always landed on the Top MD in Pediatric Intensive Care list for our area. Absolutely no one knew who nominated him (or at least wouldn't admit it). The happy dances that were done the day his contract was not renewed were too numerous!!!

We have some written documents/policies that we use. However, at this time I am on leave of absence to care for my mother-in-law who is dying from pancreatic cancer. I am out of state and without access to the documents, but will get them to you when I can.

Our rooms are private, however, some of them are very small. A bed, a ventilator and IV pole and one chair takes up most of the room. Our new hospital will have bigger rooms, but we'll also be going up in number of beds.

It's good to know that all the craziness is not centered in our own locations and that there are others having the same experiences who can understand and empathize.

Cindy

PS - would you believe that there was one day that the staff refused pizza??

[janfrn]

Originally Posted by CindyMac58

PS - would you believe that there was one day that the staff refused pizza??

TOTALLY!! If it's being used as a sop to decrease disgruntlement over ridiculous workloads and unsafe staffing, I can totally believe it. Today was a perfect example of both those, but pizza was never even suggested. Who would have had time to eat it anyway? I had a left-over hot dog when I got home.

I spent several hours in the room with our favorite family today helping with the massive dressing change. I kept the dad distracted so that he wasn't focused on what drugs I was giving or how often (much less than usually used... cuz I was also talking to the child and distracting him too) and it actually went rather well.

I would love to see your documentation, but there's no rush. Take all the time you can with your M-I-L... it's precious and irreplaceable. I'm sorry you're living with this, take care of yourself too!