Last Friday, I visited a hospital in the Charlotte, NC, area. In the waiting area, I saw the following sign: [pic]
"Staff, Physicians, Families or Patients may nominate a nurse who has shown compassionate care and had a positive impact on a patient and/or their family....Please turn in nomination no later than October 21st 2007."
2007... that was 4 years ago!
I spotted the same sign in the patient recovery area. Has no one noticed these signs or does the staff not care enough to take them down?
Nurse Award With No Reward
Posted by wdywft under ManagementFrom http://www.whatdoyouwantfromthem.com 4999 days ago
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4999 days ago
I'm curious - was it a small community hospital, a giant, or a small one taken over by a giant. What freaks me out is that the disconnect is actually in writing. Can you imagine how many people have seen those signs in 4 years? Where's the "caring" that the brass is trying in vain to demonstrate through the nurse's blackboard quotes? Finally, how are they doing - are they known for great care (medically & personally), and are they financially OK. (I'd be surprised if things were going well.)
businessavante (Duncan)
4998 days ago
Where is the 'caring'? - You are right. The visit reminded me more of a manufacturing plant tour than a hospital visit.