Well, life has certainly been interesting around here. In the Pediatric Critical Care there has certainly been no lack of business.
In fact, we have pretty much been at capacity throughout Methodist. As soon as a patient leaves, there is at least one more waiting to take their place.
It can be an exhausting time, as staff work extra hours to continue to provide the quality care our customers expect and deserve. But as always, a rewarding time.
I took an idea that was generated from our Partner/Senior Partner Council and began the process of developing a policy for Clarian with our Social Work department.
One of my colleagues brought up the very keen observation that we have a Safe Haven law in Indiana. This provides a way for babies less than 45 days of age to be left at safe places if the birth mother feels she is unable to keep the child for any reason. However, as an institution we have not addressed how to handle that situation if it were to happen here.
As we talked, we realized that our hospitals are very large, and there are a variety of places a baby could be brought in. All staff would need to be aware of their role in the process. This sparked a discussion of the need for education not only to our own staff, but also to those outside our walls, who are vulnerable and at risk, the pregnant teens, etc.
It was great dialogue, and as always, made you proud of those you serve beside. I think if we can all learn something, and perhaps serve the greater good in the process, this will be one of our better efforts at education. More later!
Tracy Davis
Visit aCallToChange.org/Nursing for Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in Indiana
In fact, we have pretty much been at capacity throughout Methodist. As soon as a patient leaves, there is at least one more waiting to take their place.
It can be an exhausting time, as staff work extra hours to continue to provide the quality care our customers expect and deserve. But as always, a rewarding time.
I took an idea that was generated from our Partner/Senior Partner Council and began the process of developing a policy for Clarian with our Social Work department.
One of my colleagues brought up the very keen observation that we have a Safe Haven law in Indiana. This provides a way for babies less than 45 days of age to be left at safe places if the birth mother feels she is unable to keep the child for any reason. However, as an institution we have not addressed how to handle that situation if it were to happen here.
As we talked, we realized that our hospitals are very large, and there are a variety of places a baby could be brought in. All staff would need to be aware of their role in the process. This sparked a discussion of the need for education not only to our own staff, but also to those outside our walls, who are vulnerable and at risk, the pregnant teens, etc.
It was great dialogue, and as always, made you proud of those you serve beside. I think if we can all learn something, and perhaps serve the greater good in the process, this will be one of our better efforts at education. More later!
Tracy Davis
Visit aCallToChange.org/Nursing for Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in Indiana
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