A family member is in a room with two beds and there is one AIN on duty at all times to watch over two patients at once. Both patients are confused and distressed at times, and both are falls risk patients who may attempt to get out of bed, pull out feeding tubes, or do other potentially dangerous things.
I have spent many hours in this room and have witnessed in more than one occasion that the AIN has been playing on their phone - seemingly answering personal messages, watching funny videos, or otherwise distracting themselves from their duty.
One time a patient was nearly half way over the bed's side guard rail in an attempt to get out of bed. The AIN was too involved with watching a video to notice so I had to loudly interrupt the nurse and bring their attention to the dangerous situation that had evolved through her lack of attention.
This is only one of many times and AIN has been distracted by their phone. I'm disgusted to say the least. I believe that my family member is not safe if this is the standard of care from those who are there to supposedly keep patients from harming themselves.
Why are these staff members seemingly allowed to have their personal phones on them while on duty? Shouldn't they be locked in the staff room? And why should anyone be paid for personal time on their phone while on duty? A very serious duty at that, in my opinion.
"Attention by staff in the ward"
About: Fiona Stanley Hospital / State Rehabilitation Service Wards A&B, Wards 1A& 2A Fiona Stanley Hospital State Rehabilitation Service Wards A&B, Wards 1A& 2A Murdoch 6150
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