no supplies for patient care

[unikuelady]

An increasing problem has been not enough supplies are being stocked on my unit so that by night shift we run out and are not able to obtain them until day shift. I'm not talking about enough tissues or alcohol wipes. I'm talking about critical supplies such as central lines, IV med tubing, syringe pumps etc to provide safe and efficient pt care. How can I help solve this problem. Management is aware of the problem-but nothing changes. I also would like advice on how to chart or not to chart in the patients chart of why orders are unable to be carried out because of no supplies. I've gotten skilled at making do with just about nothing, but this is getting redicilious. This is a critical care unit.

frustrated:angryfire

[leslymill]

And PLEASE don't forget to MAKE COPIES OF ALL THE INCIDENT REPORTS THAT YOU WRITE UP!!

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

Ethical question.

Is it proper to make a copy of your incicdent reports for your own personal files?

Back on topic.

What does the day shift say about leaving all these undone tasks for them to pick up??

[lindarn]

Ethical question.

Is it proper to make a copy of your incicdent reports for your own personal files?

Back on topic.

What does the day shift say about leaving all these undone tasks for them to pick up??

Who cares if it is "proper"? Is it "proper" for them to hang all of the blame when things go wrong on the unfortunate nurses who was in the wrong place at the wrong time? I say to heck with what is "proper", and CYA!!!

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

[leslymill]

Who cares if it is "proper"? Is it "proper" for them to hang all of the blame when things got wrong on the unfortunate nurses who was in the wrong place at the wrong time? I say to heck with what is "proper", and CYA!!!

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

Well I hae done it...phhhh.

I just wondered how legal it was. It isn't a part of the medical record and I have a bad memory if something goes to court.