code of conduct for nurse's assistants nhs in hospitals for mentally ill old peo

August 9, 2006 5:47pm CST
are they allowed to discuss patients outside of work? are they allowed to make phone calls and send texts whilst on duty?are they allowed to use the ward computer for their own private amusement?
3 responses
crankypants
@crankypants (9)
• United States
11 Aug 06
If you live in the United States and they are talking about patients outside of work they are violating the HIPPA law. In most health care situations that is cause for immediate termination. Keep trying to report these people. You need to advocate for the patients in their care.
Andy77
@Andy77 (430)
• United States
10 Aug 06
They are breaches of discipline and unprofessional behavior. Most companies have a hierarchy of disciplinary actions, such as: verbal warning, written warning, suspension from work with no pay, firing.
Andy77
@Andy77 (430)
• United States
10 Aug 06
Health care personnel should never discuss patients outside of work!!! They should only be making phone calls or sending texts maybe once or twice a day to check on their families, or during a break. No, they shouldn't be using the ward computer for "amusement." Tell the head nurse.