KatC

I am currently working on a MS/TELE unit. I started working here Oct '20 as a new grad RN... It is one of the busiest units since we are the only MS/tele unit (small hospital) and so I have been feeling burnt out and after one year I feel confident in my experience and wanted to transfer to a different unit. In April, during a rapid response, there was someone from our infection control department rounding, and they wrote me up as not sanitizing my hands when leaving the room. I remember this day clearly and I knew she was watching me just did not know what for. I remember using the sanitizer in the room then telling the patient I would be back and left the room. I guess the lady from infection control did not see me use the sanitizer inside the patients room. Anyways, I remember later that week, my manager had me sign a form and mentioned the hand hygiene incident and said it was just a warning. Just last week I applied to transfer to our surgery department, met with the manager and was offered the position. I called HR to make sure it was okay for me to transfer and found out the "warning" from April was sent to HR. Since this considered a write up, I am unable to transfer to any department until next April. I find this very ridiculous! I just needed to vent...... I know I may not be able to have much control since it is "hospital policy"..but any tips? suggestions? similar experience?