I didn't want to post because well it didnt sound like my place to....but I am, a friend of mine encouraged (more like convinced) me to... we will call these people Staff A and Staff B as I don't know them nor did I get their names. If I saw their faces again I would be able to identify them.
I had come up from Emergency to maternal fatal assessment unit on the monitor. During the short time frame I witnessed what I believe was Staff B being bullied, yes there finger pointing, seemingly making sure failure was felt (i felt it for Staff B) and public humiliation.
Now I can only assume they were cleaners as they weren’t wearing blue scrubs, red top and they were pushing a cart around.
I don't know what area Staff A is from maybe from labour and birth suite or a ward.
There was no hi or an exchange of what needed to be done from Staff A, it was a straight up cloths hadn't been folded to their liking, Staff B could have done better and more on my shift, the dishes hadn't been done, if room 9 left in the morning Staff A wasn't going to clean it, Staff A proceeded to say that they were going to check when the person left.
When Staff A walked away I could hear Staff B muttering away that they were going to quit and that they don’t get paid enough. Whoever these staff member’s are I hope Staff A gets disciplined for the poor behaviours and working ethics especially given the mere fact it was done in a public space, infront of colleagues but the most disappointing thing that broke my heart for Staff B is that no one not one midwife, doctor, clerk or other staff member stood up to these behaviours. Now I did ask Staff B If they were OK the response was ‘yeah just a busy day and yourself?’ Moved on pretty quickly after that.
I know I won't be coming back here for future births, these behaviours I don't support.
"Work ethics"
About: King Edward Memorial Hospital / Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit King Edward Memorial Hospital Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit Subiaco 6008
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