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Allright guys, here is my problem:
My mom works as a CNA?CMA in a nursing home. The nursing home is forcing people to take flu shots this year. My mom has never taken a flu shot, she is just a strong believer in not taking it. She knows that I think this is a stupid attidute, but I also respect her right to say no to the shot.
After about a month of trying to bully people into taking thier flu shots with saying that people won't get their pay check, etc. After a couple of calls to the labor board that got fixed pretty fast.
So here is their new tactict: Call people into their office, physically hold them down, and give them the shot.
Of course my mom is terrified. My advice to her was this: As soon as one of the administrators touches her to try to hold her down I told her to call 911. I told her to be sure to let them know that if they try to physically force her to take the flu shot. If they as much as touch her to try to hold her down to take that damn thing she will call 911 and press assault and battery charges against them. I told her to let them know that they have 3 options:
A: Leave me alone, I'll sign a paper that you offered it and I declined.
B: Fire me and we will take the legal route for wrongfull termination.
C: Touch me, give me the shot and I will call 911 and press charges.
So fire away and give me your opinion. What can she do?
SICU Queen--- I don't know why you're sorry for doubting the original post. I totally doubt it, along with some other recent preposterous sounding posts on allnurses lately. There are mischievious people who troll the internet who like to see if we'll take the bait, so one should be skeptical about what one reads on internet discussion sites.
Healthy skepticism is a good thing...
SICU Queen--- I don't know why you're sorry for doubting the original post. I totally doubt it, along with some other recent preposterous sounding posts on allnurses lately. There are mischievious people who troll the internet who like to see if we'll take the bait, so one should be skeptical about what one reads on internet discussion sites.Healthy skepticism is a good thing...
I totally agree. She has the benefit of the doubt and I think it's open to debate whether or not it's a factual story... or accurate... and I think that would be up to the OP. But if it is true, I at least hope what we have suggested has helped her. If it was a fallacy then.... there are some pretty sad and lonely bored people out there.
Either way, doesn't really bother me.
I just enjoy trying to help people, even though I didn't really have a lot to say about this post... besides the logical things to do. Welp... going to go to bed.
True, but judging from their past posts, this person has not shown to be like that. I don't disbelieve the OP, but I hope it's exaggerated. I don't want to believe an employer would go this far.SICU Queen--- I don't know why you're sorry for doubting the original post. I totally doubt it, along with some other recent preposterous sounding posts on allnurses lately. There are mischievious people who troll the internet who like to see if we'll take the bait, so one should be skeptical about what one reads on internet discussion sites.Healthy skepticism is a good thing...
True, but judging from their past posts, this person has not shown to be like that. I don't disbelieve the OP, but I hope it's exaggerated. I don't want to believe an employer would go this far.
Damn, I believe people at their word. I hope that u all r wrong. But if u are right,then at least we got some heathly discussion out of it!
I bow to those who know the OP . Anyone who would do that needs to loose their rights to post IMO. Enjoy ur weekend all!!
Damn, I believe people at their word. I hope that u all r wrong. But if u are right,then at least we got some heathly discussion out of it!I bow to those who know the OP . Anyone who would do that needs to loose their rights to post IMO. Enjoy ur weekend all!!
I think you misunderstood my post. I do believe the OP. I have no reason not to, and their previous posts do not point to someone who would be dishonest. When I say I hope it's being exaggerated, it is because I can't wrap my mind around anyone doing something like this. That these employees would have to be put in this position, threatened and then assaulted, is horrifying.
Thanks for everybodies support. I am working tonight and tommorow, and I am going to spend the rest of the weekend documenting everything on paper, getting names of everyone involved (including witnesses), and getting everything ready to contact the PD and DA on Monday (maybe tuesday because of the holiday).
So you probably won't hear from me until late Sunday or sometime Monday. If there are any large developments I will let you know.
Thanks again for everyones thoughts...
I agree with Emmanuel; this is a story from a B horror flick, something one would not expect to hear and do not wish to believe. And, if this is a reality here in the United States, what about other stories that were not shared regarding other facilities? You almost hope that this is a hoax, not to discredit the OP, but because if this can ever be a reality, then, this is something that ourselves or loved ones may be exposed to. Now, THAT is scary.
Right now, most of us are in the safety of our homes, typing our responses on this thread. This is not everyone's reality. But, what if it became a common place practice? How do we fight and advocate without blackballing ourselves? Didn't this happen in the Holocaust; where even some of the Germans had to make choices to stay away from or mistreat their Jewish friends in order to ensure the survival of their own families? This is a small town, many employees (maybe even including the nurses involved with this) have probably vested their time and pension and energy into this job because this was all that they had. To relocate and search for new positions late in life is a hard thing to do. Many may feel forced to do or endure things that most would not do. This is so frightening to me. I feel that no one has the right to tell me what is being done to my body or lifestyle. And saying 'no' should not interfere negatively with my finances or way of living. This is one of my worse nightmares!
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