In this situation, what is the most appropriate action for the CNA to take?
ACTION ONE
Susan should walk out of the room and immediately report the incident to the supervisor.
ACTION TWO
Susan should confront the housekeeper and ask her what she’s going to do with the drugs.
ACTION THREE
Susan should walk out of the room, and because she’s unsure of what she saw or what reason the housekeeper might’ve had for her actions,
she should say nothing about the incident.
ACTION ONE
Susan should walk out of the room and immediately report the incident to the supervisor.
FOR THE PATIENT
No patients were directly impacted as a result of this incident.
FOR THE PRACTICE
The practice was able to solve an internal drug-theft problem and ensure that its operations remain true to its legal and ethical obligations.
FOR THE EMPLOYEE
The CNA’s knowledge of clinic protocols, her honesty, and her forthrightness were all recorded by the office manager in her record. She was acknowledged for her good decision by her superiors, and it aided her advancement within the practice.
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