THE Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) has also failed to conform to the “We Listen, We Don’t Judge” challenge which had some of its people implicated.
NMCZ has since chosen to judge the nurses who took part in the challenge.
The “We Listen, We Don’t Judge” challenge, meant for participants especially couples to humorously share personal secrets or quirks without fear of judgment has for the past two days unveiled shocking revelations from some purported clout chasing nurses.
In a certain social media post, some alleged nurses proudly exposed their theft and negligence which they tend to practice in their respective health care facilities.
The funny but seemingly true confessions left netizens outraged stating that there was too much negligence in hospitals which led to innocent people losing their lives.
The Nursing Council expressed disappointment over the conduct of these alleged practitioners online.
The council’s public relations officer Mailesi Banda revealed that the confessions made by the alleged practitioners was against the code of ethics for nurses and midwives in Zambia.
Banda stated that the unprofessional behaviour has brought disrepute to the integrity of the nursing and midwifery profession.
She said the alleged nurses will soon face disciplinary action accordingly as soon as investigations are done.
“NMCZ has instituted investigations into the matter and all the nurses and midwives that took part in this challenge shall be disciplined accordingly. The conduct of alleged Practitioners, breached the Code of Ethics for Nurses and Midwives,” read the statement.
“The nurses and midwives are obliged to adhere to the Code of Ethics and exhibit professionalism in their conduct and service delivery in order to uphold integrity of the profession. Members of the public are advised to report complaints related to negligence from nurses and midwives to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia.
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By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, December 5, 2024