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Never put a patients life/well being at risk because you are friends with someone. Always do the right thing. Maybe pull them aside and let them know they cant operate that way, and if they continue to do so, the will either be reprimanded or terminated. That simple
@ER Registration Clerk 1, this is the most accurate example of what should be done! She definitely did something wrong, and it sounds like she may need more training. Reporting what you saw is a must! Sterilization and following the rules and steps are so important, but I know that @Registered Nurse understands this. There’s nothing to think about. Please report what you saw before someone else reports it, or you risk your financial security and other things. ❤️
Never choose friendship over integrity. Anyone who asks you to do that is not really your friend.
I agree totally!! I would have spoke up right then and there!!
Your responsibility is to the patient, and potentially to other patients. Talk to your colleague and say what you've noticed and make sure you're correct in your observation. And impress upon her that she can't cut corners, regardless of how burned out she may feel. If she's got a serious problem with stress, she needs to take time off, and shouldn't be interacting with patients.
Tell them and do what you are supposed to do. Never let friendship ruin your career. They’ll have to accept what they did, and I hope they can recover from it, but don’t put yourself in jeopardy.
I agree. Have part of the conversation be that you are addressing it with her but that you will be reporting it as well. I had to do one in my role. But please don’t jeopardize you career over someone else’s mistake. God bless you.
If you work for a large group do they have anonymous compliance line you can call?
If not, you can ask to speak to your supervisor or IP privately and describe what you saw. Request to keep your anonymity.
Your obligation is to the patient. If your friend is burned out and rushing, causing potential harm to patients, there is no question that speaking up is the best thing for everyone. Your friend, included.
The friendship will be over. You have a moral and ethical obligation to report this. They know better but you will definitely be the scapegoat for their actions. That is a very unacceptable infraction. It can’t be done. If they are such a good friend, explain what and why to them. They must be held accountable. Probably not the first time they took a shortcut at someone else’s expense. Do not compromise your values.
Yes, tell her you saw, that she needs to go report it herself. If you are willing, offer to go with her. SHE has to report it, if she does not,Y OU have to. Ugh, she put you in a hard position
Patient safety always comes first
U dont want to be friends with someone who has no integrity. It is during the most stressed, pressure-filled times that your true character comes out. Ur coworker is endangering lives, what if that was you on the table or your child, or your parents and you know your co-worker is taking shortcuts and endangering people? Also, this behavior can bring down a whole dept, company, hospital, etc. Talk with them and ask them if they need help, then help or retrain them and have them talk to your bosses about the pressure you are all under.
Report anonymously, but definitely report it. Patient safety comes first. Never let emotions or personal relationships erode your duty.
If your coworker/friend is not willing to come forward after you talk to them, then you should report it. Friendship be damned when it comes to workplace and/or patient safety! If the friend doesn't understand, then it was never a true friendship to begin with.
Repeat what you put here to your favorite coworker in the story.
I’m currently in a very similar dilemma and it really is a nightmare. I didn’t do anything wrong, but my co-worker has turned it off not a personal issue between us. I’m probably going to quit my good-paying job over it. But all I did was to tell the truth, so at least I have my integrity. its just unfair that I will be the one to leave because she made it clear that she wants me to and I don’t want to work in that environment.
Amd sorry I know this doesnt have to do with OP, but when you said workplace harassment was illegal it struck a chord with me bc I (and fellow employees) experienced it for so long.
There are reasons safety protocols exist, not only for the nurse but the patient as well. So self safety is essential too, and think about this, if you notice this one time, how many other times has this happened.
talk to her about it.
If you are legitimately friends, like outside of work - hang out - talk on the phone - friends, then talk to them.
If you’re only “work besties,” ask yourself if one of you left your current job, would you still hang out? Call each other to talk or plan something fun to do together? If not, be the snitch. I have found that my work “bestie” wasn’t once they or I left. I have very few friends (like 1) from work that we are friends outside of work.
So basically what I’m saying is do not be loyal to someone, especially when they are breaking work ethics and risking lives when years down the road, they won’t even remember your name.
Did you talk your coworker/ friend about?
You have to do what is right. At the end of the day you could end up losing your license is it worth it. You cant live of McDonald pay
This depends on the reason. Was she being lazy or doing the best she can with time, staffing, and available resources? The problem is most likely not the nurse but the greedy management. Do the best you can and if you see a coworker messing up- don't report them!-HELP THEM! Maybe think about how u can help her instead of if you should report her. Nurses and patients are on the same side. HR & Administration is not on your side.