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Dr. O'Connor was known for his hot temper and drinking. Although he claimed never to come to work under the influence, nurses, physicians, and other coworkers had their doubts, and several expressed their alarm to their supervisors. The emergency room needed coverage, and it was hard to find physicians who would work the graveyard shift, so little was done to address these concerns. One night, Dr. O'Connor walked across a clearly marked wet floor that the custodian had just mopped. When the angry janitor protested loudly and pointed to the bright yellow sign and the offending footprints, Dr. O'Connor took a swing at the other man and a fistfight ensued. Answer the following questions in paragraph form: 1. 2. What should the hospital do to deal with Dr. O' Connor? Who should handle this? What role, if any, did the janitor play in this incident? What could he have done differently?

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Answer 1.

Physicians should be drug and alcohol tested prior to practicing at any hospital. In the given case, an emergency call can be made to the police. The entire matter should be checked in light of appropriate legislation. If the doctor is fighting, and is under the control of alcohol, then, serious action will be taken against him.

Note that all hospitals should have a protocol related to ‘accountability for problems related to physicians’. During legislative action, this protocol will be checked thoroughly. While the nurses are supposed to report to the supervisor in the hospital, the physicians are supposed to report to the competent authorities.

Answer 2.

The janitor could have complained regarding the doctor’s actions. It was not necessary for him to indulge in a fight straight away.

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