WHEDRN

We used to have to call everyone back as soon as possible--It was horrible---of course we were subject to RUDE remarks etc..----but now for some reason we don't call anymore and the record just gets filed without any action!

Thank you all for the great replies -- at least I have a place to start--also may try to contact my congressman. ------------------ Kim

I need advice on how to report the Hospital for it's repeated denial of our current unsafe staffing levels? We are ragged and desparate,(as you all are) we have been to administration several times--meetings, letter writing, etc. We have had a significant increase in census and acuity over the last 5 years (as you all have had) with NO increase in RN's. They repeatedly refuse to post EXTRA POSITIONS. I'm aware of the shortage ---but why not try and post ATTRACTIVE POSITIONS== WE have been ignored enough---I want to know if anyone has had to report the hospital for unsafe practice, poor working conditions etc.. AND WHO DO YOU CALL?? STATE HEATH DEPARTMENT--JCAHO>>>??? ANY IDEAS?? ------------------ Kim