Nikola: Update #3 - Does anybody have a pen?

Incorrect Answer(s): No. Who, Me? Why? I haven't seen one.

Correct Answer: What kind? (As the respondent is pulling pens out of his or her pocket)

Everything runs so much more smoothly if everyone is on top of their game. We don't need anybody to flake on us. Especially when, for example, you are converting all the patients in an entire hospital from the paper form of the home medication reconciliation form to the new electronic form.

In addition, I'm not a boss. If you think I act like one, its only because there needs to be communication. If I am interrogating you on what you are doing, I'm only acting "bossy" because there is a lack of communication and I need to know work is done and what work I still have to do.

So next time anybody asks if you have a stapler, answer with "Electronic or manual?" Tape? "Scotch, duck, or boxing tape?" Don't be obnoxious and act like you've never seen or heard of thumbtacks before.

These are patients. We are here for patient safety and patient healing. Let's work together to help our patients to a better, speedier recovery.

Nikola