Signs of inappropriate behavior can be subtle at first, but early warning signs that should raise a “red flag” can include:
- Discussing intimate or personal issues with a patient
- Engaging in behaviors that could reasonably be interpreted as flirting
- Keeping secrets with a patient or for a patient
- Believing that you are the only one who truly
understands or can help the patient
- Spending more time than is necessary with a particular patient
- Speaking poorly about colleagues or your employment setting with the patient and/or family
- Showing favoritism
- Meeting a patient in settings besides those used to
provide direct patient care or when you are not at work
Patients can also demonstrate signs of overinvolvement by asking questions about a particular nurse, or seeking personal information. If this occurs, the nurse should request assistance from a trusted colleague or a supervisor.
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