Carole

Update on this situation. The unit director, risk management, CNO, and chief of security were notified. Yesterday, they had a discussion with the family about the strict policy of no recordings within the organization's premices to ensure the privacy of both the patients and the staff. Also, upper management called a meeting and informed the staff of the measures taken and reiterated the organization's "No video recording" policy. They reassure staff of the organization's continued commitment to ensure their safety and protect their privacy. The agreement reached with the family members was not shared with the staff, but at least an attempt was made to resolve the issue.

The administrator is not a good leader. If several complains have been voiced about this particular employee without any results, you should look for a job elsewhere. this culture is definitely not the ideal work place.

Hi, Based on your recount, it seems you miss bedside nursing, which explains the guilty feeling. I would reflect on both the current and the old job and compare what I like and dislike about each and hopefully your answer would result from it.

The camera was removed by a day shift nurse, who found it. I am surprised about the way the situation was handled. It seems like this issue is being taken lightly. At other facilities where I worked, risk management, unit director, security, as well as upper management should have been involved and would have spoken with the family. When I Inquire about this issue, no one seems to be aware of its occurrence it almost seems like it is being swept under the rug.

Hi, it depends on the organization's policy. Some companies will require you to make it up by matching the missed holiday by one of equal value (Major holiday to major holiday and minor holiday to minor holiday). Additionally, you will lose the holiday pay.

A nurse found a camera hidden in a patient room during one of the rounds. The camera was turned off, removed from the room, and the finding reported to the charge nurse. The staff members upon hearing about this situation were both baffled and disappointed by the actions of the family, who constantly praised the care given, while secretly recording the staff. The patient has been hospitalized for the past month and requires a high level of care due to the acuity of her condition, which has been provided throughout. What would you do if faced with a similar situation?