Gingerpup

Gingerpup

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  1. Kern County ER Docs C-19

    Gingerpup replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These guys are

  2. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Gingerpup replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The crux of the problem is that hospital administrators, safety planners, public health officials, FEMA etc. did not do their jobs. They did not pay attention to scientists who have been warning that...

  3. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Also, we might be seeing in the media nurses across the nation saying "this is what I signed up for". Keep in mind, this is a great media story, and they want to put these warriors on the 5 o'clock...

  4. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ML - You seem to be extremely concerned about your co-workers judging you and many have given you excellent advice as to how to cope with that. I totally understand your feelings, and all this says...

  5. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Gingerpup replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Regarding mandatory recall - they also need to ensure that if a HCW gets CoVid, they get a ventilator period, and they get 15K like the crisis travel nurses are being

  6. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Megan, did you need a MD note for the FMLA. How much time did they give you. ML l am so sorry they're not working with you. You are doing the best you can in a very difficult situation. Maybe they...

  7. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Gingerpup replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Subee, I was not implying that you were judging. You were not. We are on the same side. But I would like my comments not to be considered a rant per se (not just blowing of steam). I see it more...

  8. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Gingerpup replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes the hospitals are certainly entitled to blame, certain politicians are to blame, CDC deserves criticism (JUST DO THE RIGHT THING AT THIS POINT), local public health departments are to blame,...My...

  9. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am sorry they are fighting FMLA. Have you tried to get a statement from your PCP that presenting to work places you in direct harm (legal term) and that for medical reasons, you should not have...

  10. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Healthcare workers signed up to apply what they learned in school as well as their natural compassion, and they are doing that. IF their ability to do this is interrupted by errors others made (ie,...

  11. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Who is fighting you tooth and

  12. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Meant to reply above. You should not feel guilty. Hospital emergency planners should feel guilty. Public health disaster planning workers should feel guilty. Some politicians should feel guilty....

  13. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

  14. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Gingerpup replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you feel unsafe and unprotected, you have every right to leave or go on FMLA. You do not need to give two weeks notice either. Things are going to get much worse in the next couple of weeks....

  15. Time off of work if high risk-FMLA, PTO, etc.?

    Gingerpup replied to SleepyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Glad you are protecting yourself. How long do you plan to be on leave. You should apply for disability. Best of luck to you and keep

  16. Time off of work if high risk-FMLA, PTO, etc.?

    Gingerpup replied to SleepyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Please keep us posted. My boss said I could get a medical leave and then I apparently get 30% of my pay using PTO and continue health insurance. I was thinking of asking for an accommodation instead...

  17. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Gingerpup replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Disagree. Nurses are not martyrs. You would not send solders to war without guns, ammo or fire-fighters without water. I have spend 40 years in nursing and helped thousands. I have been underpaid...

  18. Use of PPE for non-Covid patients.

    Gingerpup posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    First of all, deepest gratitude to all of you on the front lines dealing with CoVid or PUI. I am so so so sorry that PPE is not available to you. It's unacceptable....