The Monkey's Paw

At a number of hospitals (over the years), I encountered situations where it seemed like some kind of patient disaster, was bound to happen, just around the corner. My take on it, is that the hospital corporate structure, was more focused on public perception, image, branding, and so on, and not taking the time to be focused on best practices, inside the building. 

Anyway, maybe I'm totally off course..............but give it some thought.

Don’t Ask Why

Without the usual

Irritating factors,

Overloaded circuits

And persnickety actors,

My poetic Muse

Has been unusually silent,

I have not been provoked

Nor caused to be violent.

I visited my pals

Last Thursday night,

It was an easy-going interlude

Not the usual fright,

But the stories they told

Occurring after my exit,

My Gawd it sounded horrible

Way worse than Brexit.

I wonder:

Does anyone care

About sentinel events,

When disasters are lurking

Near the picket fence?

This is like the King’s fresh clothing

Every single day,

It looks good on the surface

But there is Hell to pay.

When one is dealing with sick people

Sometimes they die,

Intervening on 3-vessel disease

We might not ask why,

Sure, we’ll do a risk analysis

As is required, by the law,

Then move on to lunch

Down at The Monkey’s Paw*.

I recommend, that if you haven't read The Monkey’s Paw, a famous little horror story published in 1902, ( you should read it)
authored by W.W. Jacobs.