The hospital finally reversed their decision and officially recognized our department for the work we did during the pandemic. I am honestly overwhelmed because this formal acknowledgment is what my team deserved all along. We will keep checking our records to ensure every single officer gets the credit they earned.
September 28, 2020
Final supporters
Many of you have worked with the Security Department in one way or another. Whether it was issues with your badge, assistance with patient belongings, or getting out of the parking lot after a long shift when the gate wasn’t working. Often times it was during a more serious issue involving patient and staff safety. During the Covid pandemic, every single employee stepped up and did their part to help their fellow employees as well as the community.
Unfortunately, Security is one of the only departments that has not been recognized for their efforts during the pandemic and have been deemed as non-support staff. These are the same officers who stayed late and came in early to ensure proper coverage of the hospital. We were often given bottom of the barrel PPE and often did not have time to track down proper PPE before entering dangerous situations involving Covid positive patients. We escorted every Covid positive patient to enter the hospital after it was named a “Dedicated Care Center.” We assisted the Transport Department when they needed it, we screened patients entering the ED on the overnight, and we played large parts in resolving many incidents in the ED with patients that were awaiting their test results as well as Covid positives. We did this without question not only because it was necessary, but because it was the right thing to do. We have all seen what this virus could do to an otherwise healthy person. As a community we stepped up in the face of the uncertainty and ensured that we gave each patient the best chance and the best experience that we could provide.
Now we ask that Steward Health Care shows the respect and appreciation that they have shown to other departments in the hospital for our part in the pandemic. We were told that we are not support staff and therefore should not receive the same Covid appreciation pay that every other union received. I ask what are we if not support staff? By signing this petition you will be showing your support for the Security Department and their struggle for equal treatment and recognition of the part they played in ensuring the Hospital ran as smoothly as possible. In one facet or another, security has supported you or your fellow staff as they provided care to patients, now security needs your support.
Thank you
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
I have been reading your stories about the shifts you worked and the risks you took while the administration looked the other way. We are continuing to draft formal letters to leadership to demand the recognition we earned during the pandemic.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020
We are on the verge of hitting one hundred signatures and the momentum is finally building for my brothers and sisters in Security. I need you to pass this link along to your colleagues right now. We must keep this pressure high because the administration is watching these numbers closely.
95 Comments
This is unconscionable. Security, especially in the ED and at Carney, is vital for that department to operate. I can not count the number of times they de-escalate situations to where the providers don’t have to get involved. Thereby avoiding a potentially dangerous situation for staff and patients and freeing up providers to focus on sick patients.
You ever not have to look behind you while saving a life even though the commotion behind you sounds out of control. Security at this location allows these employees not to have to become unfocused at the task at hand.
That is so wrong. I worked at Carney for many years and always found them invaluable in my role as nurse and supervisor. That is down right demoralizing. Please re think this. Talk about a moral buster when the whole world needs to feel reap more than ever. They are in harms way every day. Not a team building move but splitting. I’m so surprised.
Our Security Team is outstanding. We could not care for our patients without their support and expertise. They are members of our team in the Emergency Department. I am stunned that the department has been considered non-support staff. This status must be reconsidered and the department needs to receive the recognition that they so deserve.
If every employee is considered part of the Steward family and are truly valued team members they should all receive appreciation pay. Why are the contributions and lives of security team not considered as valuable as other non professional hospital employees?
The staff at Carney deserves hazard pay for working during Covid 19 pandemic.
They’re essential staff being exposed to covid, pay them.
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The hospital finally reversed their decision and officially recognized our department for the work we did during the pandemic. I am honestly overwhelmed because this formal acknowledgment is what my team deserved all along. We will keep checking our records to ensure every single officer gets the credit they earned.
September 28, 2020
Final supporters
Many of you have worked with the Security Department in one way or another. Whether it was issues with your badge, assistance with patient belongings, or getting out of the parking lot after a long shift when the gate wasn’t working. Often times it was during a more serious issue involving patient and staff safety. During the Covid pandemic, every single employee stepped up and did their part to help their fellow employees as well as the community.
Unfortunately, Security is one of the only departments that has not been recognized for their efforts during the pandemic and have been deemed as non-support staff. These are the same officers who stayed late and came in early to ensure proper coverage of the hospital. We were often given bottom of the barrel PPE and often did not have time to track down proper PPE before entering dangerous situations involving Covid positive patients. We escorted every Covid positive patient to enter the hospital after it was named a “Dedicated Care Center.” We assisted the Transport Department when they needed it, we screened patients entering the ED on the overnight, and we played large parts in resolving many incidents in the ED with patients that were awaiting their test results as well as Covid positives. We did this without question not only because it was necessary, but because it was the right thing to do. We have all seen what this virus could do to an otherwise healthy person. As a community we stepped up in the face of the uncertainty and ensured that we gave each patient the best chance and the best experience that we could provide.
Now we ask that Steward Health Care shows the respect and appreciation that they have shown to other departments in the hospital for our part in the pandemic. We were told that we are not support staff and therefore should not receive the same Covid appreciation pay that every other union received. I ask what are we if not support staff? By signing this petition you will be showing your support for the Security Department and their struggle for equal treatment and recognition of the part they played in ensuring the Hospital ran as smoothly as possible. In one facet or another, security has supported you or your fellow staff as they provided care to patients, now security needs your support.
Thank you
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
I have been reading your stories about the shifts you worked and the risks you took while the administration looked the other way. We are continuing to draft formal letters to leadership to demand the recognition we earned during the pandemic.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020
We are on the verge of hitting one hundred signatures and the momentum is finally building for my brothers and sisters in Security. I need you to pass this link along to your colleagues right now. We must keep this pressure high because the administration is watching these numbers closely.
95 Comments
When officer are not present you feel the pressure and requirements. When a police officer come to alleviate issues and replaces the Security Officer, if the frequency increases then problem arises. If police officers were awarded compensation for the COVID- then Security Automatically Should as well.
This is unconscionable. Security, especially in the ED and at Carney, is vital for that department to operate. I can not count the number of times they de-escalate situations to where the providers don’t have to get involved. Thereby avoiding a potentially dangerous situation for staff and patients and freeing up providers to focus on sick patients.
You ever not have to look behind you while saving a life even though the commotion behind you sounds out of control. Security at this location allows these employees not to have to become unfocused at the task at hand.
That is so wrong. I worked at Carney for many years and always found them invaluable in my role as nurse and supervisor. That is down right demoralizing. Please re think this. Talk about a moral buster when the whole world needs to feel reap more than ever. They are in harms way every day. Not a team building move but splitting. I’m so surprised.
Our Security Team is outstanding. We could not care for our patients without their support and expertise. They are members of our team in the Emergency Department. I am stunned that the department has been considered non-support staff. This status must be reconsidered and the department needs to receive the recognition that they so deserve.
If every employee is considered part of the Steward family and are truly valued team members they should all receive appreciation pay. Why are the contributions and lives of security team not considered as valuable as other non professional hospital employees?
The staff at Carney deserves hazard pay for working during Covid 19 pandemic.
They’re essential staff being exposed to covid, pay them.
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When officer are not present you feel the pressure and requirements. When a police officer come to alleviate issues and replaces the Security Officer, if the frequency increases then problem arises. If police officers were awarded compensation for the COVID- then Security Automatically Should as well.