http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/health/nurse-arrested-police-protocol/index.html
Update on the officer who illegally arrested Charge Nurse Alex Wubbles for refusing to allow a blood draw on a unconscious patient. He has been fired from his paramedic job by the ambulance service. But still remains employed with the PD. He and another officer are on "Administrative Leave" Meaning paid vacation.
A couple of thoughts.
- This man is a bully and danger to the public at large.
- If Nurse Wubbles sues the crap out of the PD or this officer civilly its the taxpayers who ultimately pay.
Nurses are subject to revocation of their licenses for almost any infraction. (Including Arrest even if wrongful)
The Board of Nursing keeps nurses in check nation wide with strict guidelines. If a patient dies, gets hurt or any other incident there is an investigation to check that all procedures were maintained the the best quality care was given. After all we are dealing with life and death situations and peoples health.
Police officers, at least in Texas, have to have a Peace Officers License.
Where is the oversight for police officers? Granted this incident happened in Utah not Texas. But being as police interact with the public in life and death situations shouldn't there be at least some oversight? Shooting someone warrants an investigation but more often than not it is the officers own department doing the investigation.
Nurses don't get put on "Administrative Leave". Their license automatically gets pulled by the Nursing Board and then it is up to you and your lawyer to prove your innocence for reinstatement of your license.
I'm not pointing any fingers. Both are difficult jobs. But maybe it is time to reevaluate how these types of incidents are handled in the future in both professions.
For the greater health of ALL people.
Love Always,
