Take ownership

Yes, I had to do this in a few different ways lately.

First, my fancy new external hard drive got messed up when I changed a security setting. It looked as if I totally erased the drive. Thankfully, that Windows certification came in handy (haven't used it in a decade, but...) I finally found the page on www.microsoft.com about Taking Ownership of a drive.

My data wasn't gone. It was just hiding (since I didn't have permission to view it). What a relief!

At work, I finally got to the bottom of what happened to my dream job a while ago when I was stuck waiting with one of my coworkers. It was enlightening,  and frankly, nice to hear, that no matter what, I did my best. The other person involved probably was not too happy, either, but I still had my day job.

One of my coworkers mentioned that there was an incident with a patient this weekend. He/she knew because the patient had confided in him/her. Some of our staff are being rather surly. While it's not disruptive yet, it's certainly becoming hostile on the floor at the Hotel.

Since I had a similar issue recently, I sent my coworker to the other team provider. He/she will tell him/her to take ownership, too.

Hostile and/or disruptive behavior is really not welcome in a healing environment.

Hope you will take ownership of your space wherever you are.  You and your patients deserve dignity.

More to come...

The end of the line...

Only if you have an old computer. Yes, Microsoft is finally retiring support for Windows xp, unless you work for certain governments who have ponied up for support.

Despite its failings, at least I don't have to worry about this any more. I made all of my xp problems disappear by downloading this version of Linux free. My hardware was just old enough (and underpowered) that it would not support Windows 8.

Be warned: it is a change. I opted for this because I wanted something easy that would support my attached goodies.

Still tinkering...enjoy your day!

A thought

Maria: When the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window. --The Sound of Music, 1965

Dear Chief of Staff:

You are not the Lord of anything but that imperial desk of yours.

Please stop closing my doors of opportunity and making me go through the windows to get my patients the care they truly need and deserve.

Cancelling everything (after some other committee approves it) my boss does will not win you too many friends.

Sincerely not,

RehabRN