I am a CNA... should I report this?!
Question: A nurse I work with was letting a CNA who is currently going for her LPN take residents' blood sugars and do skin treatments. Where I work, that's a big NO NO and a nurse and/or CNA can loose their license/certificate for that. The problem is, that nurse and I don't get a long and I kind of want to tell just to get her in trouble but at the same time the CNA is really nice and I don't want to see her getting kicked out of nursing school for that.
All emotions aside... should I report this or let it go?
I didn't see this happen, but a co-worker told me she witnessed it and I don't want it coming back on me if something did surface and she said, "Well I told Gabrielle (me) all about it!"
What to do, what to do...
Answers: A nurse I work with was letting a CNA who is currently going for her LPN take residents' blood sugars and do skin treatments. Where I work, that's a big NO NO and a nurse and/or CNA can loose their license/certificate for that. The problem is, that nurse and I don't get a long and I kind of want to tell just to get her in trouble but at the same time the CNA is really nice and I don't want to see her getting kicked out of nursing school for that.
All emotions aside... should I report this or let it go?
I didn't see this happen, but a co-worker told me she witnessed it and I don't want it coming back on me if something did surface and she said, "Well I told Gabrielle (me) all about it!"
What to do, what to do...
Your covered, because anyone can "say" anything about about anyone. You never "saw" anything. I would press for the one who saw it happen, to speak up. Remember the patients are the MAIN concern, not each other!!!
Definately. Thats illegal!
[x]melanieinuyasha
There is a reason it is against the rules. The rules are their to protect patients. If someone is not folowing the rules then the patients are not receiving the best care.
I admire that you are clear that there is more to your concern than just the right/wrong of it. I suggest you tell the supervisor that you have heard that this is going on but do not name names; suggest that the supervisor retrain the staff or remind them of the guidelines. If the bad behavior persists after such reminder/retraining, then you are obligated to name names, no matter what.
If you didn't actually see it, then you should be very careful about maybe passing on some thing that is not true. Also, Maybe the nurse was standing right next the CNA and observing/teaching. That might not be technically correct if the nurse in question is not on the staff of a nursing school, but doing things with supervision is very different than just sending her off and letting her do things all by herself.
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I didn't see this happen, but a co-worker told me she witnessed...
Be very careful because when you rat on the individual your friend that is "afraid" to say anything will more than likely not back you up.
Since you did not see the event your words have no meaning and will more than likey get you suspended or terminated for "false accusation"
The so-called individual that you plan to rat on can bring you up on charges of defamation of character, the latter is called a "law suit".
I hope you do not own a home or anything of value...
Word of wise:
Since this situation is so "important" get your friend that witnessed the event to consult the proper authorities.
Finally, DO NOT get yourself caught in a catch 22...
A patient's SAFETY is #1. It sounds like you work at a nursing home. Where I work (hospital), a patient's blood sugar may be done by a CNA, but only if she is taught correctly and can perform a return demonstration of the task. You need to look at your facility's policy and procedure manual. Some facilities allow ancillary staff to perform Blood sugars, d/c foley catheters, and IV's.
Is a prescribed medication used for the skin treatment? If yes, then the nurse knows that it is a NO NO! A facility CAN NOT physicially take a license from a person, but the board who issued the license can take/remove the license from the person. The incident must be reported by the facility to the board, the board will investigate, allow the person to appeal, it is a long process. Do you have a nurse manager, charge nurse, Director of Nurses? Privately talk it over with them because Safety is 1st with patients/residents.