[Biker Dog]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

hmmm. I am not allowed to ask if you are skinny, but I am wondering...in a kind and not hateful way.

No I am not skinny. I am 6'1" tall and weigh 190 lbs.

[Campbell soup]

I agree with smokers not being hired.

[Patty55]

From the OP's link I got the impression that this was only for non-medical personnel. Why would anyone care if a clerical worker smoked?

As far as the medical staff, I still don't care if they smoke or are fat. The only thing I care about is getting good care.

[zcaveman]

I would prefer a smoker or an over-weight person as my nurse that someone with enough hardware in their face to make an MRI machine go bonkers.

Z

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by JP

What else do you want to control.

How about the color of peoples eyes or the color of their skin.

I know I don't want anyone with blonde hair especially if it is long.

I thought this was a free country.

Who gets to decide what freedoms are taken away.

I know, let's start controlling peoples thoughts. I don't want you working on me if you are thinking that.

Right on!

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

No I am not skinny. I am 6'1" tall and weigh 190 lbs.

That is skinny!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

I would prefer a smoker or an over-weight person as my nurse that someone with enough hardware in their face to make an MRI machine go bonkers.

Z

and skull tattoos peeking out the top of their uniform...around the neck.

Angels would be o.k. kinda.

[jblum315]

Have you ever watched the TV show "Nurse Jackie"? Jackie (played by Edie Falco) is a drug addict but she is a top notch nurse, caring and efficient. She doesn't use drugs while she is on duty, she only smuggles them out of the hospital pharmacy. I don't see what difference it makes what people do when they're off duty?

[Suzi]

Originally Posted by jblum315

Have you ever watched the TV show "Nurse Jackie"? Jackie (played by Edie Falco) is a drug addict but she is a top notch nurse, caring and efficient. She doesn't use drugs while she is on duty, she only smuggles them out of the hospital pharmacy. I don't see what difference it makes what people do when they're off duty?

There is so much wrong with this: drugs are illegal; she is stealing; what about the lingering effects of morphine, demerol or whatever she is stealing? Would anyone like to be the recipient of her care if your blood pressure is falling and she has a drug hangover? How about the acceleration in the amount of drugs she needs to get the same result?

As far as the smoking and/or obese (I'm NOT saying "overweight") being not hired: smoking and obesity lead to increased illness - more than other employees. That leads to staff shortage which theoretically could impact someones life or death. We have all read about doctor and nurse shortages but until you personally need that doctor or nurse you don't think much about it. Staffing is a problem in critical areas and more sick time can result in severe consequences.
Most hospitals have "zero" tolerance for alcohol consumption and on-call.
Even cannabis stays in the blood stream for many, many days.
If I'm in critical condition in the hospital fighting for my life, if I had a choice, I would like a "healthy" person taking care of me - thank you!

[Golfingnut]

As long as she don't stink of tobacco.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by Suzi

There is so much wrong with this: drugs are illegal; she is stealing; what about the lingering effects of morphine, demerol or whatever she is stealing? Would anyone like to be the recipient of her care if your blood pressure is falling and she has a drug hangover? How about the acceleration in the amount of drugs she needs to get the same result?

As far as the smoking and/or obese (I'm NOT saying "overweight") being not hired: smoking and obesity lead to increased illness - more than other employees. That leads to staff shortage which theoretically could impact someones life or death. We have all read about doctor and nurse shortages but until you personally need that doctor or nurse you don't think much about it. Staffing is a problem in critical areas and more sick time can result in severe consequences.
Most hospitals have "zero" tolerance for alcohol consumption and on-call.
Even cannabis stays in the blood stream for many, many days.
If I'm in critical condition in the hospital fighting for my life, if I had a choice, I would like a "healthy" person taking care of me - thank you!

Well, it looks like the same old smoking fat person would be taking care of you. The decision to not hire smokers DOES NOT apply to medical staff.

Good news (I guess?)is that the billing department, the janitor and the cooks will be in shape.

[CFrance]

I wonder if it's a financial decision... smokers cost more to insure.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I wonder if it's a financial decision... smokers cost more to insure.

Yes, the link stated: "...the decision was made in part because of the high health care costs and lost productivity associated with smoking."

That's why I agree with their decision.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Yes, the link stated: "...the decision was made in part because of the high health care costs and lost productivity associated with smoking."

That's why I agree with their decision.

Me too. Plus it would be nice not to have to walk through the staff outside at the entryways who are puffing away. But I know that has been banned at a lot of hospitals.

[Monkei]

Originally Posted by JP

What else do you want to control.

How about the color of peoples eyes or the color of their skin.

I know I don't want anyone with blonde hair especially if it is long.

I thought this was a free country.

Who gets to decide what freedoms are taken away.

I know, let's start controlling peoples thoughts. I don't want you working on me if you are thinking that.

It is a free country and they are free to look for other jobs.