Originally Posted by
hppygr8ful
I am nurse in recovery and have just over two years clean and sober. I am currently working in a psych facility and love it. There is a patient on my unit who is a nurse. The person has a long history of addiction and has never been reported to the board. Said pt arrived at our facility drunk BAL 0.40
After being admitted Attempted AWOl and got into a car wreck in the hospital parking lot was brought in placed on a hold. This person is a working nurse. THe doctor does not plan to report said patient to the board. Having been in diversion for two years I wouldn't wish the headache on my worst enemy but we are talking about public safety here. My Sponsor says I have an obligation to do the right thing. My question when does public safety override a patient's privacy. I have thought about going to risk management and letting them handle it. What do you all think.
Happy grateful sober and free
HPPYGR8FUL