How to get to work in a snowstorm?

[AfloydRN]

Hi. I was wondering what your hospitals policy is on snowdays? Ours doesn't have one and I live 1 1/2 hours from work. The highway was actually closed and I was still expected to come in?

[TravelingirlRN]

I worked in Alaska and there was no excuse not to get to work. Even for ice fog. They actually picked up people by snowmobile once. In a state where snow is common I would think the hospital had some type of plan for a significant unexpected dumping of snow that was hazardous.

[yankeesrule]

When a storm is coming I get my bag packed and I leave early for work. If it storms during the night. I call them tell them Ill be there when I get there. I try not to call in. But I WILL NOT drive in ice/sleet. It is unsafe and I value my life a heck of alot more than my employeer.

[vamedic4, EMT-P]

vamedic4 wrote: "I'd call the hospital and tell them "hey, you want me there, find a way to get me there"...even if they have to bring you in in a cab, it's cheaper than a lawsuit from inadequate staffing. That's what they'll do for you here."

Why would you expect your employer to pay for your cab instead of paying for it yourself?

I would expect to be reimbursed. If I can't make it in my own personal car...then I could call a cab... As I posted, it's the VERY LEAST they can do for my showing up when so many others did not. And my hospital does just that, they respect their employees who make sacrifices. They know that "that's the way it SHOULD be," so they do the right thing.