I try not to go unless I know I have no other choice.
I’m terrified to go to the hospital.
Well, sometimes you do have to go. My dad after his strokes had to go off and on for various things. However, I stayed with him 24/7.
Made sure his meds were correct, and needs were taken care of, and that people washed their hands. During flu season made sure they had their masks on-etc.
I think that everyone should have an advocate stay with them. I did the same for my Mom and Sister when they had to go in.
Had a few night shift people that tried to make me leave—it didn’t work. Once they tried to tell me that HIPPA wouldn’t let me. snort —I volunteered on health center board-knew all about HIPPA.
I told them that HIPPA did not require me to leave, and that there would be less HIPPA violations going on at night than there had been during the day, when I observed a bunch of violations every few hrs.
One nursing supervisor told me—you can’t stay here—I said just watch me. Bunch of BS. My Dad had expressive aphasia(due to his stroke) and couldn’t communicate well with the nurses—he would get a lot of anxiety if I wasn’t there.
His cardiologist always supported my staying.