Posted by lostsailor on May 6, 2003, at 5:54:11
In reply to Re: work and other things ...Willow, posted by maryhelen on May 5, 2003, at 11:16:59
Similar situation here...while in school and after I worked in various "community Residences" for the mentally ill and others for the mentally challenged.
When I began to take meds, I approached my supervisor, and to my chagrin, was told: "well, if you must bring them, HIDE them well, as they for some silly NYS law, prohibited them to be kept with client meds. BS I found later.
So once the inevitable happened...I was taking some out for ice cream and a gentleman elected to stay home. I was just starting a 72 hour weekend marathon shift- so I had 3 days worth with me, overdosed on my meds ( in concert with his own) Great, I still feel guilt almost 7 years later and he was fine after ER supervision..
When I began to take meds, I approached my supervisor, and to my chagrin, was told: "well, if you must bring them, HIDE them well, as they for some silly NYS law, be kept with client meds.
Supervisor, DENIED that this conversation occurred, ever tafter telling me EXACTLY where to “stash” them. There were some legal matter arose later, on my part, for discrimination, it was decided---this is great--that I could dispense meds to clients as long as another staff member gave me mine. So , basically, do your work and get to back of the line for your turn.
Pdoc and I agreed that this was ludicrous and I had to leave with head hanging...
I hope your luck is better ((()))
In peace,
~tony
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