Labor deployment, pay increase

Not those that I am aware of

More laptops

Try to speak up about workplace issues such as bullying to help bring awareness. It can be difficult coming to work and dealing with patients and staff while already feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed with anxiety. The workplace should feel safe and supportive for everyone.

The expectations do not always match what's possible. Units are woefully understaffed when it comes to acuity. Unfortunately this is a directive as we can't staff for line of sights properly and are encouraged to avoid 1:1 staffing even when its necessary. Not enough ftes, staff members lack the equipment to do their jobs, not enough tablets or computers. Paper scrubs are poor quality and affect patient morale. Policies are contradictory and need updating with input from staff that actually work the floor.

Potentially updating to sit stand desks and having improved computers

I can’t think of anything

Proper staffingBonusesActual background checks so we're not accepting total care patients, higher level of care patients, no sex offenders especially level 3

The culture is rancid and people don’t treat each other with respect. There is no space to give or receive feedback - both with my manager and with peers. Many people lack skill in giving and receiving feedback. There aren’t enough resources and the staff ratio is awful. Most people don’t actually understand my job or responsibilities and the expectations are unrealistic. Members of the leadership team has gossiped about my with other staff and peers. I cannot trust the leadership team to support me or develop me in my role. I don’t want to work here because it isn’t a productive environment and it’s a dead end to my growth.

I believe that medical staff could really benefit from verbal de-escalation strategies training. They have an incredibly difficult job and deal with really challenging behaviors for hours on end, and it feels that often I see medical staff escalate instead of de-escalate situations when patients are upset, and jump straight to compelling medication instead of trying to problem solve or offer alternatives.I wish the dress code was a bit more relaxed, especially on the patient-facing side. We work with people wearing paper scrubs or pajamas and it feels really awkward to wear nice, fancy business casual clothing when working with them. It feel like it emphasizes the power dynamics inherent in the therapeutic relationship. Obviously we need to dress appropriately, but I really don’t see the harm in being allowed jeans on any day so long as they are free from rips/tears.Having more than 16 adolescents on unit always ends up being a mess and burning out your staff. I understand this is based on adult/adolescent referral numbers, however, I think it is worth considering the effect on the quality of workplace for your employees as well as what is best for patients. The kiddos here for SI/depression really don’t benefit from being thrown into the chaos and volatility of what ends up being 20-30 teens on a unit.