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Old 10-01-2004, 08:29   #5
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Originally Posted by Smokin Joe
We do have protocols when dealing with this but I asked you guys just to make sure we are good to go.

I hope I didnt give you the impression I didnt think you were aware of these. I was more curious what they were p/t this situation. Also I am wondering if you guys have an MD on staff that writes these for you regarding medical issues and emergencies.

From your description it seems like you guys did ok. My fear would be internal bleeding that might not manifest itself until later. Liability also comes to mind especialy in todays litigious climate.

Do you guys have a form of liability insurance that you carry aside from employer protection? Quite a few nurses carry private malpractice now. Sometimes the employer will defend RN's in a lawsuite only to turn around and sue them as individuals-

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