A nurse I know who is clinical director of a home health agency got suspended with pay until a specific date and in the paper it says there is to be no contact with any other employees of that company as well as it was verbalized that there is to be no contact with any patients. My concern is if pts are in need of something can that person still be held accountable for it during the suspension time.
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Dec 17, 2013 Are there not other nurses or was she on call 24/7 with never a vacation or day off?
litbitblack, ASN, RN 590 Posts Dec 18, 2013 There were other nurse but this incident happened with another nurse and because she is clinical director the owner suspended her with pay for 9 days with pay ad she has to have a physical and mental exam as well as not have any contact with the employees or thy will accept that as termination.....as clinical director she was having to do visits and reverts and admissions also.....
KelRN215, BSN, RN 1 Article; 7,349 Posts Specializes in Pedi. Has 16 years experience. Dec 18, 2013 A nurse I know who is clinical director of a home health agency got suspended with pay until a specific date and in the paper it says there is to be no contact with any other employees of that company as well as it was verbalized that there is to be no contact with any patients. My concern is if pts are in need of something can that person still be held accountable for it during the suspension time.Held accountable how? Presumably there is another clinical person who can fill in in this person's absence. All patients should have the agency's phone number.
allnurses Guide nursel56 7,065 Posts Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty. Has 47 years experience. Dec 18, 2013 I think she'd be in more trouble if she went ahead and did patient visits while she was suspended. Like the others, I'm perplexed as to how a nurse who has been suspended by her employer (who is in a contractual arrangement with the client to provide care) can be held accountable for visits missed during the suspension time frame.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Dec 18, 2013 We cannot offer legal advice I suggest you call your malpractice carrier.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Dec 18, 2013 No legal advice wanted just opinionsThis is technically asking legal adviceif pts are in need of something can that person still be held accountable for it during the suspension time. and can only be really answered by a lawyer. If the employer is looking at mental and physical requirements as a condition to return to employment and non compliance is termination their license may be in danger as well.....I still suggest they contact their malpractice carrier for real advice.I hope your friend is comfortable with you putting this on a public forum. AN may be anonymous but can be viewed by the public.
caliotter3 38,333 Posts Dec 18, 2013 Under these serious circumstances, I would assume this nurse realizes she needs to look for a new job. All run-ins between the Director and the administrator that I have ever heard of, ended with the Director leaving the employer. Sounds to me as if they are only there because the admin is covering bases.
litbitblack, ASN, RN 590 Posts Dec 18, 2013 That was my suggestion as well, Im not that familiar with home health so I just wanted opinions.thanks.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Dec 18, 2013 I think she'd be in more trouble if she went ahead and did patient visits while she was suspended. Like the others, I'm perplexed as to how a nurse who has been suspended by her employer (who is in a contractual arrangement with the client to provide care) can be held accountable for visits missed during the suspension time frame.agreed...if placed on "administrative" leave/suspension the administrator assumes the contractual agreement.
caliotter3 38,333 Posts Dec 19, 2013 In any situation, when you are disciplined at work, you can consider your job on the line. It would be a very rare boss indeed that would allow a subordinate to recover from serious misconduct and go on to complete a long career with the company.
