If what you say is true, good luck with "the suits" doing any investigating; in all my years working with "upper management" believe me, they could not care less about the workings of the human condition.  In fact, they do not want to hear about it at all; they just want it to go away (Management 101 rules) and are mainly concerned when they will receive their bonus check.  I have never worked in health care management, so there may be other rules that need to be adhered to/addressed.  It is a very slippery slope to blow the whistle on the establishment; if you can do it with documented information, good for you.  It is frustrating to see things that need to be fixed, and even worse, see them and know that it will fall on deaf ears; have seen and experienced the very same thing, over my many years of employment, dealing w/upper management.

Speaking from many years' experience, unless you want to make a career change on your terms, writing anonymously is definitely the way to go; it lets off steam, for one thing.  To make things more interesting, this is a small town, however even if it was a big town, one's place of employment is like a small town infrastructure, chock-full of personalities as you mentioned above ~  Good luck, my friend; it is not easy to show up for work every day under the conditions you described.

I wish you all the luck in the world with what you are faceing....If there is anything that needs to be reported to the proper agencies/officals I would hope that you would do that. And if you are turning to a bottle of scotch at 2am maybe you need to talk to someone.

I'm sorry to see that the same things are going on although I'm not surprised since I've heard that things are worse than ever. I know first-hand the frustrations and stress that plague you. I'm sure you will know who I am. I once tried to stand-up for what was right, report things to the proper agencies to protect patients & employees, and, as you said, my reward was termination after a long time employment with the hospital. I wouldn't back down like many other employees who were threatened with their jobs, I wouldn't help with the cover-up and here I sit still trying to get my anxiety & blood pressure under control after putting up with so much for so long. There was only one other employee who also refused to back down from the same incident, and that person is also unemployed now. I once thought that sooner or later someone would step-in and do what was right but after watching this go on for many years, and watching the same "administrators" get away with these things, I have little hope that any of it will ever stop, and basically the morale of the employees will continue to plummet.

It takes an ENORMOUS amount of courage to do the right thing, especially since you know it will fall on deaf ears and then you are the one who is the "odd man out" so to speak.  Unless each and every item is documented in an official complaint, it is an uphill battle to prove any wrong-doing; I have seen it way too many times.  To coin another annoying phrase:  "You can't fight city hall" even though things are coming apart at the seams and there is a 3,000 pound elephant in the room and nobody wants to talk about it.  One's physical and mental health are extremely important, and when things are bad all over at your place of employment, it escalates to the point of making a life-changing decision:  Change jobs, which is much easier said than done, or stay and keep your mouth shut, all the while your stomach is in constant turmoil, not to mention stress headaches, and other ailments that may plague you, as a result.  A few times I was faced with termination because I would not back down on some very blatant office issues, so I was transferred, which worked out better for me in the long run.  However, it is a humbling, eye-opening experience, especially when you know the truth and nobody wants to listen, nor do they want you around to remind them of the problem.

"Double barrell shotgun?!!"

Isn't anyone else concerned that this 2 a.m.-scotch drinking-allegedly-abused hospital employee sounds just a bit pre-postal?

That is why I said that if you are turning to a bottle of scotch at 2am that you need to talk to someone.And if true do it before you hurt yourself or others... 

Boy did dblbrlshtgn hit it on the nose or what! I believe they did. I was wondering how long it would take that person to say something.  I have been around the hospital and even worked there, only to be let go and told a really stupid reason why. (Better off now anyways). I know luvmy2girls had plenty of frustration at the hospital and I saw many situatiuons with her that would make a preacher cuss! Oh and that "person" who thinks they are the administrator. OMG! What is that persons deal.? I have seen wonderful things happen there. I know it needs improving, but no sense in beating a dead horse. I will continue to go there for minor things. Wait I'm Kaiser I cant!!! All I can say is "Wake Up"!!!!

Well, I figured that somebody would throw some drama in there.  No I'm not suicidal or pre postal.  Just fed up.  When it gets too much, I'll quietly resign.  I'm in healthcare.  How hard it is to find a job?   What I'm saying is just what I've said.  No one wants to drive down the hill, especially with gas prices the way they are.  Unfortunately, "the suits" know this. 

As you mentioned, you can find another job in healthcare; however, is there a chance of putting in for a transfer?   It is easier said than done, but don't give up, no matter what; it doesn't make it right, but the scenario you mentioned, happens in just about every work place; many years ago, I had to endure working for a boss who was a bully and nobody liked him; eventually (2 years later), I was able to transfer within the company, to a much better working environment.  When things are not going well, it's difficult to get through the day; good luck in your pending decision.

Bumping this up to the top for more comments.

No one from Tehachapi Hospital gonna speak up, you know this is anonymous.

come on now TK, I know you have something on your mind,