I am needing help with a problem at work.
I had a patient that was in the hosspital for 20+ days. The MD usually comes at night (which he did) We were expecting a discharge. After he came in he had wrote "D/C Home."
I went to the room to D/C patient and the patient stated "I am not going home tonight, the doctor said in the morning." (Approximately 2135 hrs) I immediately called the MD who stated VIA telephone order "Cancel D/C till AM." This order was written. (He apologized- He also admitted to this conversation.)
My supervisor (Charge Nurse) came in and asked the patient and she stated "I am going home tomorrow."
The next morning my supervisor demanded me to come in for an "urgent matter." I drove 50 miles (Without sleep)
She kept stating that "this is a business" and there was "no need to call the doctor."
Do you guys know any Standards of Care or National Care that I could bring up in the meeting this afternoon. I live in Louisiana. Thank You in advance!