Nurses Uncorked

EP 55: Safe Haven Baby Boxes!

Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss her organization's mission to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns, by providing a safe and anonymous way for mothers to surrender their infants. The conversation covers the functionality of the baby boxes, the criticisms and arguments against them, and the differences in state laws regarding Safe Haven surrender. Monica shares her personal story of being abandoned as an infant and how it inspired her to create Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The conversation also includes the history of other baby boxes/hatches/drawers, the anonymity they provide for mothers, the training of providers, and memorable cases. The ultimate goal of Safe Haven Baby Boxes is to eliminate infant abandonment and ensure that every baby is given a chance at a safe and loving life.
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro, Cocktail of the Week and Guest Introduction
06:53 Motivation for Starting Safe Haven Baby Boxes
08:48 How Safe Haven Baby Boxes Work
10:26 Critics of Safe Haven Baby Boxes
14:00 Challenges in Implementing Baby Boxes in Certain States
17:50 Differences in State Laws on Safe Haven Surrender
22:39 Baby Drawers, Windows, Hatches and Boxes Worldwide
25:08 The Importance of Anonymity in Safe Haven Baby Boxes
32:40 Training Providers to Handle Newborn Infants
33:11 Providing Resources and Support for Mothers
34:04 Preventing Vandalism and False Alarms
36:18 Problem of the Week
39:19 Celebrating Successful Surrenders
43:08 Monica Kelsey's Personal Story
51:50 Writing a Book: Blessed to Have Been Abandoned
53:20 How to get Baby Boxes in Your Community
55:40 A Heartwarming Adoption Story: Baby Zoe
55:00 Supporting Safe Haven Baby Boxes: How You Can Help
57:12 The Goal of Safe Haven Baby Boxes
59:18 Enema of the Week Award
 
https://www.shbb.org/
National SHBB Crisis Hotline:  1-(866)-99BABY1
 
Blessed to Have Been Abandoned
By Monica Kelsey
https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Have-Been-Abandoned-Story/dp/1736522418
 
The Drop Box film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQgwbQ33cCE
 
Resources:
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258132/50th-baby-saved-thanks-to-safe-haven-boxes-in-us
https://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org/?gad_source=1
https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/infant-safe-haven-laws/
https://www.shbb.org/
 
Cocktail of the Week:
Coco-Lime Rum Cocktail
2 oz Caribbean Coconut Rum
2 oz Lime Juice
Shake until cold in shaker
Pour over ice
Top with Soda Water (may substitute Ginger Ale) 
 
Enema of Week Award:
"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
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EP 54: Celebrating One Year! A Retrospective With a Side of Tea!

In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica celebrate the one-year anniversary of Nurses Uncorked by reflecting on behind-the-scenes moments and answering viewer questions. The podcast has come a long way in terms of sound quality and technical issues! They discuss their favorite episodes and guests, as well as the episodes that taught them the most. They reveal never before shared episode tea! Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica discuss some of the most memorable episodes and guests on their podcast. They talk about the challenges they faced receiving a cease and desist letter from an attorney. The conversation highlights the importance of trust from both listeners and guests in the success of the podcast. Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica conclude the episode with a list of future dream guests. 
 
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Chapters
00:00 Shout Outs and Cocktail of the Week
03:33 Behind the Scenes: The Tea on Crazy Episodes
10:00 Favorite Episode
15:09 Most Educational Episodes
24:21 Most Emotional Episodes
26:52 Cease and Desist Letter!
33:45 Problem of the Week
52:40 List of Dream Guests
1:10:05 The Key to the Podcast's Success
1:12:56 The Golden Stethoscope Award 
 
Cocktail of the Week:
Santo Libre:
2 oz Silver Spiced Rum
4 oz Sprite
Squeeze in fresh lime or orange juice
Shake and pour over ice!
 
The Golden Stethoscope Award:
The first ever Golden Stethoscope Award goes to....Nurse Jessica Sites for all her recent hard work behind the scenes. 
 
Enema of Week Award:
"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
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EP 53: Union Busting Exposed!

Sarah Johnson, a registered nurse, joins Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica to discuss the process of organizing a union at her workplace, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Michigan. Sarah shares the alleged reasons why nurses at her facility are seeking to unionize, including budget cuts, reduced benefits, and poor working conditions. She describes the tactics used by management to discourage unionization, such as empty promises, division among nurses, and a union buster. The conversation explores the tactics used by union busters and the importance of educating nurses about these tactics ahead of time. It emphasizes the need for nurses to expect and recognize union busting strategies and not fall for them. In this conversation, Sarah Johnson, Nurse Erica, and Nurse Jessica Sites discuss the various tactics used by employers to discourage nurses from unionizing. They cover topics such as misinformation about unions, delaying union elections, manipulating numbers, last-minute surprises, recruiting employees to do anti-union work, captive audience meetings, and temporary improvements to working conditions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and not falling for these union-busting tactics. The hosts also encourage nurses to sign union interest cards and stay informed about their rights.
"Expect it, recognize it, don't fall for it."
Sign the cards!
 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:08 Introducing the 'Union Buster' Cocktail
05:37 The Union Busting Industry
06:48 Union Busters
09:15 Why Corewell Health Nurses Want to Unionize
17:30 Alleged Union Busting at Corewell Health William Beaumont Univ Hospital
26:00 Presence of a Union Buster and Their Tactics
32:45 Union Dues
35:08 Teamsters Union
38:15 Union Buster Pay
39:34 Book: Confessions of a Union Buster by Martin Jay Levitt 
41:28 Problem of the Week
48:20 Unions Need to Prepare Workers for Union Busting
51:00 Union Busters are Insidious and Effective Manipulators
57:12 Recognizing and Resisting Union Busting Tactics
01:05:05 Captive Audience Meetings
01:06:40 Management Recruits Employees to do their Dirty Work for Them
01:13:49 The Importance of Signing Union Interest Cards
01:18:35 Enema of the Week Award
01:21:47 Conclusion and Call to Action
 
Cocktail of the Week:"Union Buster" (AKA Whiskey Sour)
2 parts Whisky
1 part lemon juice
1 part maple syrup (may substitute honey)
Shake in shaker and pour over ice
 
Enema of Week Award:
"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
Confessions of a Union Buster, by Martin Jay Levitt:
https://a.co/d/0fzXi1QC 
 
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EP 52: Florida Just Legalized Out of Hospital C-Sections!

WOOWHO!!!! It's Nurses Uncorked one year anniversary! 52 episodes in the can and never missed a single week! While other podcasts often do seasons and reruns, Nurses Uncorked puts out original episodes every week! 
 
In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss a controversial new Florida law, SB7016, that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals. They are joined by Nurse Jessica's husband, who is an OB-GYN, to provide insights on the topic. The conversation covers the potential risks and complications of performing C-sections outside of hospitals, the requirements for advanced birthing centers, and the impact on access to care in rural areas. The conversation explores the potential impact of advanced birthing centers in Florida, with a focus on the financial incentives for physicians and the potential consequences for patient safety. The discussion touches on topics such as the choice for physicians to practice in these centers, the potential for increased malpractice insurance rates and the role of NICA coverage. The conversation also delves into the staffing and resources needed for these centers and the financial aspects of the legislation. In this final part of the conversation, the nurses discuss the potential challenges and timeline for implementing advanced birthing centers. They also touch on the role of organizations like AHCA in establishing the rules and regulations for these centers. The conversation then shifts to the concerns raised by the Florida Hospital Association and the increased Medicaid payments for maternity care. Nurse Jessica and her husband reflect on their experience working together and the reactions they received from colleagues.
 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration!
05:30 Controversial Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
09:00 Push to Lower C-section rates
11:22 Risks and Concerns of Performing C-Sections in Advanced Birthing Centers
12:12 Incentives for OBGYNs
16:15 Requirements for Advanced Birthing Centers
17:15 Potential Challenges and Complications
20:48 Impact on Access to Care in Rural Areas
23:58 Financial Motivations Behind the Law
26:35 NICA Coverage
30:34 Differences Between Birthing Centers and Advanced Birthing Centers
36:30 Problem of the Week
39:05 C-section Stays and Post-op Pain Management
49:15 Complexities of the Legislation
53:00 Timeline Implementation
55:20 Florida Hospital Association's Input on SB 7016
01:02:17 Reflecting on Jessica and Husband Working Together
01:07:03 Enema of the Week Award
 
Cocktail of the Week:
Mimosas
Champaign and Orange Juice (or pineapple juice) to taste
 
Enema of Week Award:
"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
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EP 51: First State to Decriminalize Nursing Errors: Kentucky Nurses Association

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Delanor Manson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Nurses Association. They discuss the passing of House Bill 159 in Kentucky, which decriminalizes unintentional medical errors, making it the first and only state to do so. The bill provides immunity from criminal liability for healthcare workers and encourages a just culture of quality improvement and open communication. Delanor shares the process of writing and championing the bill. They also discuss the impact of the bill on nurse recruitment, retention, and the nursing profession as a whole. Additionally the discussion includes other legislation they have been directly involved in. Delanor highlights the Leadership and Advocacy Academy program offered by the Kentucky Nurses  Association to teach nurses advocacy skills and engage with legislators. They have implemented programs to encourage nurses to get involved in politics and decision-making.
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Chapters:
00:55 Introduction and Welcome
04:00 House Bill 159: Decriminalizing Medical Errors
06:45 The Process
14:54 Just Culture and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
22:40 RaDonda Vaught Case
26:35 Impact on Nurse Recruitment and Retention
29:09 Advice to Other States to Implement Legislation
33:27 Problem of the Week
36:04 Leadership & Advocacy Academy; Nurse Legislator Engagement Program
41:28 HB176 Workplace Violence Prevention
49:40 HB200 Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund
51:45 Taking Ownership and Accountability
1:05:51 Enema of the Week Award
 
Sources:
https://kentucky-nurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/198583-hb159-is-now-a-law-say-thank-you-to-legislators-and-the-governor- 
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb159/bill.pdf
https://www.greaterlouisville.com/advocacy-and-legislation/bill-to-bolster-health-care-workforce-introduced/ 
 
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EP 50: Canadian Nursing With Hosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast

Nurses Uncorked welcome fellow nursing podcast cohosts, Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, authors of 'The Wisdom of Nurses' and hosts of the 'Gritty Nurse Podcast, a popular Canadian nursing podcast. The conversation highlights their best selling book and the challenges faced by nurses in the workplace. The guests discuss the portrayal of Florence Nightingale and the need to recognize other nurses who have made significant contributions to the field of nursing. It also delves into the experiences of Canadian nurses and the similarities and differences between nursing in Canada and the US. The discussion highlights various themes including workplace violence, unions, social media, advocacy and expanded nursing roles. 
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The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit From the Front Lines, is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bv1TlU Don't forget to leave a review!
https://www.grittynurse.com/ 
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse-podcast/id1493290782 
https://sarafung.com/ 
https://www.amiearchibaldvarley.com/ 
 
Chapters:
00:00 Shoutouts and Welcome
02:50 Amie Archibald-Varley RN, BN, MScN-CP Introduction
04:41 Sara Fung RN, BScN, MN Introduction
06:45 The Wisdom of Nurses, Best-Selling Book
08:50 Book Promotion and Tours
12:45 Florence Nightingale, Hero or Flawed Historical Figure? 
16:32 Uncovering Nursing History: Impact of Historical Figures
19:20 RaDonda Vaught and Criminal Prosecution of Canadian Nurses
21:40 Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau Podcast Guest 
28:10 Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios in Canada
31:00 Comparing Nursing in Canada and the US
36:05  Addressing Workplace Violence in Canada
42:45 The Role of Canadian Nursing Unions
48:10 Navigating Social Media for Canadian Nurses
52:10 Expanding RN and Pharmacist Prescribing Roles in Canada
56:15 Enema of the Week Award
 
Episode sources:
https://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/rn-prescribing/ 
https://nursesunions.ca/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-minimum-nurse-patient-ratio-hospitals-1.7131652#:~:text=improve%20workload%20standards.-,The%20new%20standards%20set%20the%20minimum%20number%20of%20nurses%20required,nurse%2Dto%2Dpatient%20ratios 
https://qane-afi.casn.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1248&context=journal
 
 
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EP 49: Worst Nurses Week Gifts 2024

In this episode, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss the worst Nurses Week gifts of 2024. They share examples of horrendous gifts, such as bubble wrap, a life-size cutout of Florence Nightingale, and a certificate for a free lunch at a restaurant two hours away. They reveal never before shared worst 2024 Nurses Week “gifts”. During this episode, Erica and Jessica share some of their own personal past Nurses Week gifts.  The nurses express their frustration with these thoughtless and insulting gifts. They also mention the importance of thoughtful and meaningful gifts, or which holds sentimental value. The nurses express their frustration with gifts that are patronizing or lack appreciation for their hard work.
 
Nurses Week should be a time to appreciate and celebrate nurses, but many hospitals give out thoughtless, insulting and often misogynistic gifts. These gifts show a lack of appreciation and understanding for the hard work and dedication of nurses. Vote for your top three favorite ‘worst Nurses Week gifts’ in the comments. 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Shout Outs
01:55 Cocktail of the Week
02:50 Past Worst Nurses Week Gifts Recap
09:15 Blessings of the Hands
10:00 NEW Worst Nurses Week Gifts 2024
17:30 Erica’s Experience with Nurses Week Committee
34:30 Erica’s Personal Worst Gifts 
35:45 Jessica’s Personal Worst Gift
36:30 Erica’s Personal Best Gift
39:00 Nightshift 
40:15 Genuine Appreciation for Nurses
41:52 Enema of the Week Award
 
Cocktail of the Week:
Baileys & Coffee:
Your favorite coffee,
add Baileys Liqueur to taste
(May substitute with Kahlua)
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EP 48: Ascension Hospital / Liability in the Event of a Cyber Attack

This episode discusses alleged allegations that may not be confirmed at this time.
In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica are joined by legal nurse consultant Matthew Garvey to discuss the recent cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare. The goal of this episode is to provide information and education for the frontline staff affected. They discuss the lack of preparedness by Ascension for such attacks and the potential liability that nurses may face. Board of Nursing liability still applies during a crisis, and nurses are accountable to the board's standards of practice. Suggested documentation should include a statement about practicing during the ransomware attack. Nurses should continue to enter incidents into the reporting system, despite any alleged discouragement. Lack of preparedness, such as not having sufficient downtime forms, binders or racks for paper documentation, is unacceptable and should be addressed by nurse leaders. There is a focus on the challenges of paper charting during a cyber attack and the lack of support from leadership. They also highlight the issue of managers not supporting staff during a crisis and the potential violation of their responsibilities. The incident command center is mentioned as a crucial resource that should be activated to provide support and guidance during emergencies. It emphasizes the need for clear and consistent messaging to build trust among healthcare workers. The discussion also touches on the ethical and legal considerations of informing patients about delays due to downtime. The lack of a bed board patient tracking system and the use of paper MARs are identified as major challenges during the cyber attack. The conversation concludes with advice to the frontline healthcare workers.
 
Matthew P. Garvey DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B, CCRN, CEN, TCRN:
https://www.garveyces.com/
 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:50 Cocktail of the Week
05:05 Background on Ascension Hospital Cyber Attack
09:25 Lack of Preparedness by Ascension and Other Healthcare Organizations
16:41 Epic Electronic Medical Record Part in a Cyber Attack
19:50 Civil Liability vs. Board Action
26:25 Responsibilities to the Board of Nursing
27:44 Malpractice Liability Insurance
28:54 Med Errors/Pyxis Down
33:22 What to Document
35:59 Criminal Prosecution for Unintentional Errors
38:46 Incident Reporting
41:11 Erica's Dictionary Word of the Week
42:01 Paper Charting and Unit Preparedness
51:50 Provider Orders Without Order Sets
53:55 The Impact of Managers Going on Vacation During Crisis
1:02:15 The Importance of Incident Command Centers
1:07:35 EMTALA: Ethical and Legal Considerations During Cyberattack
1:12:38 Patient Tracking Systems During Cyberattack
1:15:54 Reporting Sentinel Events and Holding Leaders Accountable
1:22:24 Enema Award of the Week
 
Cocktail of the Week:Vodka Cranberry
Cranberry juice 2/3
up to 1/3 Vodka (to taste)
Pour over ice and enjoy! 
 
Enema of Week Award:
"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
Dictionary word of the week:  Nefarious
Definition: Flagrantly wicked or villainous.
 
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EP 47: Ohio Nursing Rally & Ascension Healthcare Cyber Attack

Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica spent their Nurses Week in Ohio attending the Rally for Ratios and Mental Health, organized by the family of Tristin Kate Smith ('Letter to my Abuser'). They express admiration for Tristin Kate Smith's family for their commitment to improving nursing conditions. They also mention media coverage and unpredictable weather at the rally. Jessica shares personal anecdotes about signs from loved ones in her life and at the rally. Nurses Erica and Jessica discuss their experience, their speeches and the impromptu march that followed. What a great way to wrap up Nurses Week!
 
In the second half of the episode, they talk about the challenges faced by nurses during the cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare, the largest Catholic hospital chain in the US. The attack has allegedly caused system failures, paper charting, and communication issues, allegedly putting patient safety at risk. Ascension's response to the attack has been criticized, and the nurses express their frustration with the lack of support and preparation. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Enema of the Week award.
 
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Chapters
01:36 Giveaway Time!
03:54 Cocktail of the Week
05:37 Ohio Nursing Strike
06:55 Nurse Honor Guard
09:45 Jessica's Opinion of how the Rally Went
11:00 Ohio Nurses Association
13:02 A Sign From Tristin?
19:08 Uber Ride to the Rally
21:42 Weather and Seating at the Rally
24:46 Show Up to Rallies Nurses!
26:09 Impromptu March
27:40 Jessica and Erica's speeches
31:00 Problem of the Week
32:45 Challenges Faced During the Cyber Attack on Ascension Healthcare
34:10 Paper Charting
37:10 Clueless Managers not Helping During Cyberattack
40:58 Ascension Healthcare's Public Response
42:00 Criticism of Ascension's Response to the Attack
43:30 Nurse Erica's Advice to Ascension Nurses
 
Cocktail of the Week:Bay Breeze
1/3 cranberry juice
1/3 pineapple juice
up to 1/3 Vodka (to taste)
Pour over ice and enjoy! 
10/10 recommend! 
 
Enema of Week Award:
"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
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