Would you get treated at the hospital where you work?

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So, I know a couple of well established people at their job site who when they got hurt there, did not want to be treated there... Here's the story:

A NP at a big HHC hospital in New York was working on the floor actively seeing patients when she collapsed. She appeared to be having a MI and inbetween gripping her chest and gasping, staff was putting her on a stretcher. Now, she's worked there for 16 years and so everyone rushed to help. Another RN said "Ms Y. we'll take you to the ER downstairs, and you'll be okay." To which she replied "Noo, I don't want to go here! Transfer me to another NYC hospital!". I was shocked, it wasn't the first time I herd this, but amidst her MI she had the guts to ask for a blood thinner and an ambulance to be transferred! She was fine, and did get transferred, but it just got me thinking. Would you work somewhere that you wouldn't be treated? Anyone else see this?

Specializes in Recovery (PACU)-11 yrs, General-13yrs.

Yes, and have.

I know and trust those looking after me, I know who to talk to if it's not right, and that I would be listened to (that hasn't happened, tho'). I know that tho' they shouldn't, they would make sure I'm looked after extra well.

Added to that, my friend is the external infection control consultant who HAD to give the endoscopy unit 100% in an assessment 'cos no matter how hard she looked she could not fault them in their practice. That is the inside knowledge you really need! They can see my bum anytime! :D

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Specializes in Oncology, radiology, ICU.

I am delivering my second child at the hospital I currently work at primarily because my OB has privileges there. If I had to be treated for any other medical condition I would go to the hospital my PCP has privileges at which is about 45 minutes away. I don't trust the hospitalists that are at our hospital and I don't care for any of the other physicians enough to switch PCPs.

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Specializes in Oncology/Med-Surg.

I have had several surgeries at the hospital that I currently work at and have been seen by MD's there. It really depends on who the ER doc is when I, or my family member, go in.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

Currently, no, I work in psych. =)

But, I have been treated before at the hospital where I worked. Had back surgery in September, at the same hospital that I worked in. Six years ago, I had my daughter in the same hospital where I worked.

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Specializes in ICU, Home Health Care, End of Life, LTC.

I'd have my buds make sure which doc was carvin on me for sure. Other than that h*** yeah, seems to be the best place around, that's why I work there (and it's affiliated with the school I go to).

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Specializes in Neuro, Neph.

Yes, I had both my children there and recommend it to everyone I know!

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Specializes in Peds Hem, Onc, Med/Surg.

I would get treated at my hospital but I wouldn't want to end up on my floor. I would feel way too exposed to my coworkers and I work very hard to keep my work life and private life separate.

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Specializes in Public Health.

Yes, and I never have to worry about ending up on my floor since I work in neonatal. :lol2:

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Specializes in L & D; Postpartum.

If I needed OB care, yes I would. If I would be placed on our Med-Surg Floor, there's no way! It's poorly staffed, very unorganized, and I've floated there often enough (that should tell you a lot!) to see that many things get missed.

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.

absolutely. my hospital is the best in the area. i have already planned to deliver my baby there in novemeber.

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Specializes in ICU, Telemetry.

Like someone else said, med-surg? No way, chronically short.

If I was in a wreck, one thing we all do is tell each other, "if Dr. X isn't on call, FLY ME OUT." We've only got one surgeon I'd let touch me. My internist works at the hospital, and he knows if I crashed on the way in, get me outta here if it's serious.

If I ended up in ICU, I'd feel safe, since most of my friends have been "promoted" to ICU. But, oh, dear Lord, don't let me be at the mercy of some of the airheads on dayshift on my floor. They could kill Lazarus.

My family has a "not thru my door" list if I did get admitted for some reason.

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Specializes in Medical.

Would and have - two years ago I had surgery there, and I've presented to my ED on multiple occasions, and brought family there. I wouldn't be comfortable being treated on my own ward, but if the issue was one of our specialties I'd probably be happier there than elsewhere, unless it was a neuroscience issue - I have no interest in my colleagues catheterising me!

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