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doing my homework...

JakesBride07JakesBride07
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I am going to be looking into some other hospitals and see what I need to do to make it happen. From what I understand they still need higher level care so that is a huge factor.

The hard part is making the right choice. I also feel like things would be easier if we could request specific nurses but they have all but refused that request. Overall there are more nurses that we prefer then not. When I spoke with the nursing manager she said she would fear if we requested a certain nurse not be assigned then they may feel like in an emergency they shouldn't respond. That alone speaks volumes.

 

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  • njdcgirlnjdcgirl member

    Ugg...I do feel for you.  I'm surprised on their stance.  From what I've heard, it is not uncommon to request that certain nurses don't take certain patients. I can't imagine a nurse not responding in an emergency. And I really can't imagine the nursing manager admitting that it was a possibility! Tongue Tied

    I don't know anything about requesting a transfer, especially in a situation like yours.  Do you have a social worker or patient advocate at the hospital that you can talk to about the logistics of that?  I'd also start documenting specifically the incidents that have you upset with certain nurses. (you can probably use some of your posts on here as reference) Maybe that will help make a case of why you want to be transferred - if you need to.

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  • Million$$BabyMillion$$Baby
    I don't know anything about transfering hospitals, but definitely do what you need to do. A good NICU that you feel comfortable with is so, so important. Our nurses were true angels and I feel like every family deserves the same kind of care that ours was lucky enough to recieve.
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  • luvdv8luvdv8 member

    You've been having so many problems there, I honestly think that it's making a bad situation worse. You seem really unhappy with the care there- I honestly believe that in some cases bad patient relations is just as bad as actual bad patient care. If switching hospitals is going to make you and your DH happier then their stay is going to be that much more tolerable.

    You're armed with the questions you need to bring with you when touring the new NICUs based on your experiences thus far. Obviously no situation is going to be perfect, but you need to be comfortable so that you can focus 100% on your LOs, not babysitting their care full-time.

    GL

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  • caitdanacaitdana member
    We had to request a hospital change (although ours was not for the same reasons). First do your research on where you want to go. Cigna said they would transfer the girls on 2 basis because they needed special care at the other hospital OR they would transfer to another hospital if they had a better discount with that hospital (ie it was cheaper for your insurance for them to stay there).  We transfered because #1 and then begged to go back because although they saved Ella life multiple times it was just a bit unorganized and frustrating.  Every time we would ask the staff at the 2nd hosptial about switching back they said, well why would you want to do that. My recommendations is contact your insurance, find out who is an option. Cigna actually had a RN that calls me every week to check on me and the girls to see what we need help with and she helped us transfer the girls, synagis, home oxygen etc. I am not sure if you have someone like that but call and ask who to talk to. Once you find out where to go, we had to get a neonatologist to make the call. Good luck and keep us posted. You should not have to have the added stress of policy and proceedure on top of having 2 babies in the NICU! Good luck and we are praying for you!
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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    I think it's good you are considering this!  Hugs!
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