Is it just me or does it seem that a requirement to work in management is no common sense?
We had a Code Blue the other night - it was a very traumatic and rough code blue but thank god we brought the patient back and they were stabilized and then taken to ICU.
Next shift - as we are coming on duty (4 staff from the previous nightshift myself included) we are told to meet the Warden in her office.
"Other patients said you were to loud and distubing them". "One patient said she saw some staff joking and laughing"
and i quote: "Just cuse you saved a life does not mean you can carry on and be loud. Next time you have an emergency take care of it quietly"
HELLO!!! Get real.....EVERY code blue in my entire career is loud - its a life or death situation and there are 15 people trying to save a persons life.
Does anybosy see this as insane or is it just me?
The patients seem to think that we are having a party when in reality its a major emergency
Specializes in Med Surg, SSU, ED, P/NICU, Epilepsy.
TOTALLY see your point, but...
I work at a peds hospital, and while I DO KNOW codes can be loud, and there is no way to control it, I would take issue with staff laughing and carrying on. I know it's a relief once you bring them back, but one of my BIGGEST issues is when there is that small group that always ends up in the room standing by if needed, that begain to carry on a casual conversation like they were standing in line for coffee. I see it all the time. I can't imagine what families think at these times
IF this is what your manager had issue with, she should have said so, But I can see why families would complain about laughing.
I work at a peds hospital, and while I DO KNOW codes can be loud, and there is no way to control it, I would take issue with staff laughing and carrying on. I know it's a relief once you bring them back, but one of my BIGGEST issues is when there is that small group that always ends up in the room standing by if needed, that begain to carry on a casual conversation like they were standing in line for coffee. I see it all the time. I can't imagine what families think at these times
IF this is what your manager had issue with, she should have said so, But I can see why families would complain about laughing.
I am guilty as charged - the Code Blue is not funny but as the old saying goes "If we didn't laugh, We'd cry" - Some people like myself have a nervous laugh. Just a coping mechanism.
And after a traumatic code blue - a little humor can go a long way to debrief the participants.
As far as the patients being disturbed and woken up - TOUGH. Its a hospital not a resort
In my experience, usually after a harrowing code (where the patient actually MAKES it to ICU) to mood is generally good. I say "good job".
Now, this doesn't mean you run around high-fiving each other in front of the family...but still. Your manager should thankful she has such an awesome staff that...gasp!... saves lives.
Specializes in Med Surg, SSU, ED, P/NICU, Epilepsy.
I am guilty as charged - the Code Blue is not funny but as the old saying goes "If we didn't laugh, We'd cry" - Some people like myself have a nervous laugh. Just a coping mechanism.
And after a traumatic code blue - a little humor can go a long way to debrief the participants.
As far as the patients being disturbed and woken up - TOUGH. Its a hospital not a resort
I agree, your shouldn't feel bad at all the the noise during a code, there is a ton of people in one room. And I also agree that sometimes laughing helps (we all joke about horrible things to lighten the mood im sure) but the key is being aware of patients. You know how other patients get.. they're already watching you during and after the code.
I think I would have been speechless after a talk like that. Holy smokes, its a code blue. These are loud events. Codes on our floor usually have 10 people attending, along with students watching from doors if its a day shift. These are not quiet events, day or night!
Codes are loud and even messy. And not lets forget the patients that always seem to hit their callbell during the code and need ice water or another pillow right then and there and if they don't get it right away they who never come out of the room suddenly come into the hall to tell the nurse (or anyone near by) that they need the water or pillow right now.
p.s. Don't you ever dare to laugh!! you are a nurse, you are not allowed to have a personality or "gasp!!" a stress releif moment...EVER!!!!
I worked high risk OB. In bed A mom delivered 28 wk twins in the bed, NICU, docs, everything going on. Bed B was also 28 wks with twins......... she was just scared to death!!!!!! It all worked out in the end. Twins are now in school and doing well.
Hey...psssst...hey...can you pass me the epi?...no, the epi...psst...are you listening?...I said epi...here, let me write it down and pass you a note............
And this is exactly why Medicaid and Medicare payments based on patient satisfaction won't work........well, it will work just fine for the government who is paying, but the facilities trying to collect......nice try.
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And an AMA form on a clipboard (with a pen attached) within arm's reach.
Did the sound of a poor patient trying to die disturb your precious sensibilities? You poor dear. Go home.