Have you ever caught a coworker stealing? If so, how did you handle it? If not, what would you do if you saw a colleague stealing?

"No, I have never caught a coworker stealing. However, if I witnessed such behavior, I would first approach my colleague privately and confront them about what I had seen. I would explain that stealing is unethical and illegal and that their actions could have serious consequences for both themselves and our workplace. Depending on their response and the hospital's policies, I would escalate the issue to our supervisor or HR department if necessary. As healthcare professionals, we are responsible for acting with integrity and honesty and holding our colleagues accountable when they fall short of these standards."

"Yes, unfortunately, I have witnessed a coworker stealing. When doing my rounds, I walked into a patient's room and saw a nurse's aide quickly put something from the patient's bedside table into their pocket. After checking on my patient, I asked the aide to speak privately with me outside the room. I asked what they put into their pocket, and they said they had not taken anything. I asked to look in their pocket, and they refused. Since I was sure the aide had taken something from the patient, I reported what I saw to the charge nurse. After an investigation, it was discovered the aide had a problem with prescription pills and had taken the patient's medications. Those who work with me understand my values and that I do not condone stealing of any kind."