Someone claiming to be a relative of mine (but did not mention their name) reported me as a breech of patient confidentiality.
I was called into the office of the big head honcho of my unit, and after some discussion, I am confident that we are both at the conclusion that this was done by someone as a vindictive measure.
However. What, is anything, is my recourse? This was a direct attack on my liscence, my livelihood. Doesn't that constitute some kind of slander?
Lots of things to ponder, I know. This just sucks.
And I can't really tell people or talk about how I feel about it because that would be breeching this person's confidentiality. Wouldn't want to do that.
You know what stinks (and this person probably knows too) your Nurse Manager HAS to check it out, can't just let it go. Even when totally innocent and with proof this, in the very least, has caused you distress, worry and precious time. Being called on the carpet in itself is not a picnic, right or wrong. That may be this persons only tactic. Sucks canal water really.
Recently had a patient that I worked really hard with for two days to get extubated. When I finally did, she pointed her finger in my face and her first words' - "I'm gonna sue your as s". Nice country we live in, even psych patients want to go the legal-show-me-the-money route. Sorry you've had to deal with this crap.
Recently had a patient that I worked really hard with for two days to get extubated. When I finally did, she pointed her finger in my face and her first words' - "I'm gonna sue your as s".
And people WONDER why there's a shortage........nice, real nice. Geez.
Sorry you are going through this. It dosen't sound like you have any thing to worry about though. Do you have any idea who the person could be?I share your anger ,the job we all do is hard enough without this unecessary B.S.!
heather, this really sucks. I am not quite sure what guiseppe et al are talking about, but, stick to your guns and I would take goodguy up on his offer. Let's go kick some a&%!!!!!
Somehow, you all make everything better! I truly love each and everyone of you. I really wish I worked side by side with all of you. Imagine what an awesome work environment that would be!
I don't really feel that this whole situation will become anything bigger. It's just the point, for those that know, that someone so small could touch something so close to me.
Know how you feel Heather. Two former colleagues in another department while I was in nursing school made up a letter that I was spreading information about a patient at school and sent it to the patients mother. I was called in, told was was up and I seriously think they expected me to quit. Instead I said I will need a copy of the letter for my lawyer and also told them that I clearly recognized the handwriting and knew they were employees. Then they changed thier tune. Then it was "we wanted you to be aware that someone was out to get you" rather than "maybe you should quit". Amazing how they try to keep us patient advocates down, huh??
That WITCH! I am guessing who it is, and if I am right, I think she may be a two-faced liar. How incredibly malicious this is. In fact, no, wait a minute.......
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You know what stinks (and this person probably knows too) your Nurse Manager HAS to check it out, can't just let it go. Even when totally innocent and with proof this, in the very least, has caused you distress, worry and precious time. Being called on the carpet in itself is not a picnic, right or wrong. That may be this persons only tactic. Sucks canal water really.
Recently had a patient that I worked really hard with for two days to get extubated. When I finally did, she pointed her finger in my face and her first words' - "I'm gonna sue your as s". Nice country we live in, even psych patients want to go the legal-show-me-the-money route. Sorry you've had to deal with this crap.