If you noticed a colleague not taking proper safety precautions on the job, how would you handle that situation?

"In the healthcare field, the safety of everyone in a medical facility comes down to simple and easy actions consistently. When I see my coworkers not taking precautions seriously, I talk with them immediately and in a positive frame reminding them of the importance of safe work habits. If I notice a coworker skip handwashing, for example, I would talk to them in private and explain the importance hand hygiene plays in keeping all patients and staff safe. If it came to continued blatant disregard, I would take the issue to my supervisor as quickly as possible."

If I notice a coworker not following safety precautions, I would first talk with them directly. I would do it discreetly as I would not want to be confrontational. I try to give constructive feedback in a non-threatening way. I would ask the nurse if they are aware of the safety precautions, and if they did not know, I would make sure they knew where to find the information and help them understand the importance of these precautions. If that did not work, I would ask the advice of the charge nurse, and then, if that did not work, I would speak to my manager.