Incident Report - 01/03/2462

[Peppermint]

Reporting Personnel: Nina Thompson

Job Title of Reporting Personnel: Surgeon 

Game ID: b5X-aVsM

Personnel Involved:
Jacquelyn Roberts - Nurse - Witness.
Summer Valiere - EMT -  Witness.
Peace Khanthavong - CMO - Offender.
Nick Cherry - QM - Victim.


Secondary Witnesses: Ryder Williams (Heard the chatter over comms and resulting argument. Was not directly present.)

Time of Incident: A little before 13:32.

Real Time: GMT - 5:20AM - 8:11AM

Location of Incident: Medical, OR1.

Nature of Incident:
[ ] - Workplace Hazard
[ ] - Accident/Injury
[ ] - Destruction of Property
[x ] - Neglect of Duty
[x ] - Harassment
[ ] - Assault
[x ] - Misconduct
[ ] - Other _____ (Place an x in the box that applies. If other, replace line and specify.)

Overview of the Incident: At some point during the shift, a critical patient was brought to medical in a horrible condition. Their heart had stopped, brain activity was close to 20%, and most of their bones had been broken. They were placed in a stasis bag and as the only surgeon, I prepared to operate. During this time, I asked the help of both the nurse and EMT to assist me due to the severity of the victim;s wounds. However, before we could start, the CMO had to attend to a xenobiologist who was injured via slimes. They saved the patient and by all accounts did well. They then told me over comms to prepare to operate, so leaving the QM in the stasis bag, I left thinking they were in poor condition. I stepped out of OR one along with Jaquelyn, at which point I heard shouting from the other side. Running over, it turned out the CMO had decided for reasons unknown to anyone under God's green earth, to open the bag. At this point the patient was flatlining on the floor, whilst the CMO bickered and complained that they were somehow in the right for doing this. Miss Roberts thankfully managed to restart their heart and the three of us completed the surgery. During it however, the CMO continued to claim they were in the right, and this later spiralled into an argument that seemed to revolve around 'I know what I'm doing, and you don't' despite the fact they made a grave error. One that could have cost the QM their life. I would like to point out  the following:

- I mentioned multiple times over the radio that I had a critical patient in OR1.
- I even asked for the CMO's help in case a second surgeon was required.
- I made it clear that OR1 was in use and nobody was to disturb it whilst I saw to the slime victim.
- During a busy surgery to correct the damage, I had to deal with multiple rounds of argument and distractions which was frankly horribly unprofessional. 
- Whilst I am confident that both myself and Miss Roberts could have attended the surgery alone, I was admittedly exhausted due to events earlier in the day that I'm sure CCIA is aware of, but I'm unable to directly talk about. Hence asking for additional support.
- Upon asking the CMO to then take a simple surgery of a broken hand later in the shift, due to exhaustion, they decided to refuse my request and demand I do it despite being perfectly able.
- All of this could have been avoided if the CMO had simply asked if anyone was in the bag, or what it was doing there.

I would like to note that my problem is not with the CMO messing up. By all accounts, they're a skilled doctor and know what they're doing. Accidents happen, and it's just part of the job. That said, the blinding lack of ability in taking responsibility for what happened is highly worrying, as is putting employees down for their 'rank', reminiscent of a CMO that is thankfully no longer with us.

Submitted Evidence:: Detailing a scan of the victim taken after the brain, lung, and skull was repaired to show the extend of the injuries. All of which were due to a low pressure environment. An initial scan was not possible due to their condition and a need to move fast.

 

Did you report it to a Head of Staff or a superior? If so, who? If not, why?: The only other head was a HoS I'm unaware of, and I generally lack much confidence in the ISD's ability to handle such a matter. There was also a large hivebot incursion following the event, at which point I barely left the OR for the remainder of the shift.

Actions taken: Attempted to verbally engage with the CMO, to no avail. A brief conversation with an officer before everything went batshit insane.

Additional Notes: ((Unsure if the  hivebots are canon. I've been told different versions by admins and players alike, so not detailing that section all too much.))

Edited March 1, 2020 by Lemei

[FluffyBirb]

TO: Nina Thompson, Doctor, NSS Aurora

FROM: AMS, CCIAAMS, NTCC Odin

SUBJECT: RE: Incident Report

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BODY: This is an automated message to inform you that your incident report has been received and placed in a queue for the CCIA Division to review. If necessary, you will be contacted by a CCIA Agent when an investigation begins.

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DTG: 02-17:57-TAU CETI STANDARD-03-2462

SIGN: CCIAAMS

[FluffyBirb]

TO: Nina Thompson, Doctor, NSS Aurora

FROM: CCIAAMS, NTCC Odin

SUBJECT: RE: Incident Report

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BODY: This is an automated message to inform you that an investigation has now been opened regarding your incident report, and assigned to Theodasia Chey (Fluffybirb). You may be contacted by the CCIAA for an interview, or you may contact them directly if you have any questions.

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DTG: 02-20:21-TAU CETI STANDARD-03-2462

SIGN: CCIAAMS