Does anyone have a policy they would be willing to share for how to manage staff who refuse to take care of certain patient populations? Most hospitals have a policy for allowing staff to refuse to care for patients when it conflicts with their cultural or religious beliefs. I'm looking for language that provides guidance for, as an example, a nurse refuses to care for a patient with suspected Ebola.

Anything you have is appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin Matson, Director

Occupational Health & Safety

Interim Director Employee Relations & Retention
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
(770) 219-3957 (Office)
(678) 851-5317 (Cell)
kevin.matson@nghs.com

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