Nurses General Nursing
Published Nov 29, 2012
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imintrouble, BSN, RN
2,406 Posts
We would have sent him on his way. Probably kicking and screaming.
Discharge = exit the hospital.
I can see where liability could be an issue.
Personal responsibility is underrated in this country.
tewdles, RN
3,156 Posts
This wasn't a failure of discharge planners, social work, case management, ANYBODY at the hospital. This was a grown man who knew he was going home and doesn't realize until he's leaving that he doesn't have a way into the house? And this is the hospital's problem?This "realization" at the point of discharge was manipulation to spend another night in the hospital, plain and simple. I locked myself out of my house. Realized at WalMart. WalMart didn't put me up in a hotel overnight, I had to figure out how to get into my house. Because that's what you do when you're an adult.
This "realization" at the point of discharge was manipulation to spend another night in the hospital, plain and simple.
I locked myself out of my house. Realized at WalMart. WalMart didn't put me up in a hotel overnight, I had to figure out how to get into my house. Because that's what you do when you're an adult.
With due respect wooh, and I do respect your opinions...
Getting locked out is different from getting discharged from the hospital, I know that you know that and that you made a good point, but...
in general to the thread...
I know these patients are difficult, demanding people (my mother was one of them for quite some time before she died), but they are sick, chronically, and many of them do not cope "well". It is our job to advocate for them and care for them with unconditional regard no matter how unloveable or down right mean they are.
good discussion.
That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B
3,421 Posts
Background:Patient is inpatient in an acute care facility due to dialysis non-compliance. Patient had to have security called during admission due to behavior. Patient is verbally abusive to staff and threatens lawsuits any time he doesn't get his way. Do you call the cab and send him on his way to wherever he wants to go?Do you call security to escort him to the cab?
Patient is inpatient in an acute care facility due to dialysis non-compliance. Patient had to have security called during admission due to behavior. Patient is verbally abusive to staff and threatens lawsuits any time he doesn't get his way.
Do you call the cab and send him on his way to wherever he wants to go?
Do you call security to escort him to the cab?
**** him. I hate that we have to deal with *******s like this that dont take care of themselves, then expect the world in return for whatever their woes are. Im sorry but the second you stop taking care of yourself, you lose the right to complain.
Forget the security, call police. have him arrested for trespassing and enjoy a vacation from him for awhile.
08RNGrad
41 Posts
Glad you didn't get written up. Sounds like a terrible experience. Would have been nice for the charge to step in and handle the admission or discharge. Sometimes when you are right in the middle of a bad situation, its hard to see options. Best of luck to you, you sound like you will be a great nurse.
psu_213, BSN, RN
3,878 Posts
But WalMart does not have to worry about Press Gainey.