Diana, a neonatal nurse worked 4 twelve hour shifts at Children's Hospital (CH) per week. She was in personal financial

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Diana A Neonatal Nurse Worked 4 Twelve Hour Shifts At Children S Hospital Ch Per Week She Was In Personal Financial 1 (268.25 KiB) Viewed 28 times

Diana, a neonatal nurse worked 4 twelve hour shifts at Children's Hospital (CH) per week. She was in personal financial trouble and seeking additional hours to pay for her credit debt. She could add an additional 12-hour shift at CH. Diana also started working at Memorial Hospital (MH) on her days off. She was working 2 twelve hour shifts at MH which has a small Neonatal unit. It appeared there were no breaks in her schedule at the time. In total, she was working 84 hours a week with little rest and no days off. Several days a week she was working 2 twelve hour shifts back-to-back (24 hours straight); one at CH and the second at MH. At that juncture, one day, she felt particularly burned out and her level of attention was decreased. She misidentified one of the babies in the NICU and did not provide the baby with a needed treatment. As a result of the medical error, the baby suffered injuries. Assume that this scenario took place at the Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Department of CH located in the city where you reside, and you are the Risk Manager at this facility. Questions Prepare a memorandum addressing the risks associated with the problem of nursing scheduling and overload. Consider applicable state and federal regulations. Address any considerations about any available guidelines a caregiver may work per week. 1. Does a caregiver have to disclose their employment at another facility? 2. Do accreditation organizations consider the amount of time being worked by a healthcare professional and the possible risk management exposure to their facility? 3. Provide specific recommendations to mitigate the possible exposure in Nurse Diana's situation. Note the location (city and state) of your hypothetical facility at the top portion of your memo. NAVY ASKERS TURCES OF THE 5:40 PM