So last weekend was our first weekend of clinicals. Saturday we did just orientation, and Sunday we actually started working with patients.
We were stationed at a nursing home near where I live. I was working with a pt. who told me that she wanted Ramen noodles, and she handed me a packet of them. I asked the CNA about this, and she said that it was something that they did for the pt. alot (making the ramen noodles for them). She told me that I could do it for the pt. and it would not be a problem.
I asked my instructor about this and she insisted that I do whatever the CNA instructed me to do.
So, I'm boiling the water for the noodles in the lounge, and I pick up the pot of boiling water to take it to the sink to pour some of the water out. Another student came up behind me and really startled me, and I dropped the pot and all of the water landed on my right arm. I had long sleeve shirt on under my scrubs. I was not quick enough in pulling up my sleeve because I was so freaked out.
Well, I'm running my arm under water for about 15 minutes, because the pain is excrutiating. My instructor told me that I would be fine. After multiple blisters formed, I told my instructor I was leaving and I went to the ER.
Just was wondering what everyone's opinion on this is. I was told by the CNA and my instructor to make the stupid ramen, and now I have SECOND DEGREE burns all up and down my right arm.
Sorry you got hurt, these things happen. Another warning-patients often complain their coffee is not hot enough. If you microwave the coffee, it can explode in your face! This happened to my sister-she got burns on her neck and chest. Anyway, fixing snacks for patients is one of my favorite things to do-it makes them so happy! Especially the little old ladies.
If you were an employee, you would be covered by the employer because that would be considered a workplace injury. You have a second degree burn!
If you were the Cook in the hospital kitchen and were burned by hot water you would be covered, so I don't know why an employee on the floor who is burned preparing a patients meal/snack would not be. Sure it may be a routine thing for Nurses to prepare snacks but that doesn't excuse an injury!
That depends upon the employer's carrier. I burned myself ('2nd degree') while heating food for a patient. My supervisor sent me to the ER and filed an injury report, but it was denied by WC because they deemed it outside the scope of my duties.
That depends upon the employer's carrier. I burned myself ('2nd degree') while heating food for a patient. My supervisor sent me to the ER and filed an injury report, but it was denied by WC because they deemed it outside the scope of my duties.
You've GOT to be kidding me. Really? Totally ridiculous... totally. :angryfire
That depends upon the employer's carrier. I burned myself ('2nd degree') while heating food for a patient. My supervisor sent me to the ER and filed an injury report, but it was denied by WC because they deemed it outside the scope of my duties.
I hope you refused to do it thereafter then, since it was outside of your scope of practice. :roll
So sorry you suffered such an injury. Your school should have you covered, if not, see a lawyer.
Now, as far as doing what the CNA says. I always, always check the patients' diet before providing a snack, even if "everyone else gets it for me". I had a pt. who was suffering edema in lower extremities and dependent when he was in the bed. Turns out his aide was providing him with tomato soup twice a day, when his kardex says low salt diet! So always check orders, esp. now, to get in the habit.
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Sorry you got hurt, these things happen. Another warning-patients often complain their coffee is not hot enough. If you microwave the coffee, it can explode in your face! This happened to my sister-she got burns on her neck and chest. Anyway, fixing snacks for patients is one of my favorite things to do-it makes them so happy! Especially the little old ladies.