Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

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  1. Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

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I am watching cnn outfront hosted by erin burnett. Throughout this program she has said the most offensive things about nurses that are outrageous. This journalist has no medical experience. Has never worked as a nurse. However, she is actively critizing somone as they fight for their life. This nurse made a huge sacrifice by caring for someone who had ebola. The head of the cdc blame the nurse, doctors are doing inteviews blame the nurse, people who have never worked in a medical setting blame the nurse. We as nurses need stand up and demand the truth be told.

Specializes in occupational health.

@imintrouble I think Duncan was at fault for lying about Ebola exposure, but the CDC keeps insisting that if you are not showing symptoms, you are not contagious.

As for Duncan, it's human nature to want to survive. Africa has a 90% mortality rate and it's 50% in the US. He probably thought it was a "lie" or die situation.

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The nurse's family shared her information with local media outlets. No HIPAA violation... Not to say a bunch of other stuff hasn't gone wrong.

I saw her BEST FRIEND on CNN discussing her and the unfortunate illness. Apparently there is a fund.

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That is exactly why I think it is unfair to speak her name in public. It could have anyone of us.

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Yes, this is a step in the right direction. Our unity is what is go to shed the light on this unfortunate illness and and change the protocol.

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How are you supposed to protect yourself? From what I'm reading, they want the staff to double glove and wear the water proof gowns provided. If these gowns are like the ones from my facility, they leave your legs exposed from knees down and are split in the back. They also do not cover the neck. Why are we expected to wear these while all others are wearing hazmat suits? There should have been a specialized team with specialized PPE flown in STAT when he was diagnosed.

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Found this on tumblr, thought it was appropriate!

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This is not fair. This is not cool at all.

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Based on statements from nurses it did not identify, the union described how Duncan was left in an open area of the emergency room for hours. It said staff treated Duncan for days without the correct protective gear, that hazardous waste was allowed to pile up to the ceiling and safety protocols constantly changed.

Texas dept.: 2nd person tests positive for Ebola

I watched this story break this a.m.

I am in disbelief. I can not understand why he was not isolated.

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@imintrouble I think Duncan was at fault for lying about Ebola exposure, but the CDC keeps insisting that if you are not showing symptoms, you are not contagious.

As for Duncan, it's human nature to want to survive. Africa has a 90% mortality rate and it's 50% in the US. He probably thought it was a "lie" or die situation.

We will never know what he was thinking because he expired. However, what I do not understand why the did not isolate the patient.

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Specializes in CCM, PHN.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/15/health/texas-ebola-nurses-union-claims/index.html?sr=sharebar_facebook

I am so glad this nurses organization has taken this to the media.

Part of the reason I have voluntarily not worked for 3 months is because of the awful management in nursing, it is EVERYWHERE and it's insane it takes EBOLA to finally bring the problems to light.

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How are you supposed to protect yourself? From what I'm reading, they want the staff to double glove and wear the water proof gowns provided. If these gowns are like the ones from my facility, they leave your legs exposed from knees down and are split in the back. They also do not cover the neck. Why are we expected to wear these while all others are wearing hazmat suits? There should have been a specialized team with specialized PPE flown in STAT when he was diagnosed.

Yes, I am not trying to compare but in Nebraska and at Emory I did not hear of the health team contracting this illness. Those places are 2/4 places in America that could treat this illness. I think we need to learn how and why. Either we transfer those patients there or we bring down that team.

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Specializes in TELE, CVU, ICU.
I agree, the damage has been done, even though an apology was issued. This poor nurse, I am so worried about her. It is not enough that she has Ebola, but the hateful, nasty comments regarding both her and nurses in general is uncalled for. I am sure the ones who spout venom online would never take care of an Ebola person themselves. Easy to be an armchair judge.

I haven't seen this but you bet I would raise hell if I did.

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Specializes in NICU.

This TX hospital is not making itself look good, is it?

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