*sigh*

[superbadgirl]

So I reported the phlebotomist who didn't swab me, and now it's being implied that the reaction I have on my arm is from the alcohol she clearly used when she swabbed me.

Is it possible I somehow blanked right on over the icy coldness of rubbing alcohol (I think that's what they use now) on my skin for that painful minute? I really hate that part of donating. I suppose it is, but I really don't think so. Also, I've never before had a reaction to rubbing alcohol, which I know doesn't say much since reactions can seem to come and go on whim. The injection site started itching the moment the needle plunged into my skin - I don't know if that's a case for an alcohol reaction or not.

Anyway I'm now left doubting the validity of my own claim. I feel like I've accused someone of something and at trial it's somehow all turned around on me, like I committed the crime, or simply asked for it. And I regret reporting her ass.

Comments

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}} That's their tactic to get you to doubt yourself and, yeah, to try to turn it around on you and put you on the defensive. Who is implying that your reaction is from the rubbing alcohol?

[superbadgirl]

The blood bank customer service department. I still feel sure she didn't swab me.

[babs-sg1.livejournal.com]

You absolutely should not regret reporting her. Absolutely not.

Is this a local blood bank? Red Cross? Is there anyone higher you can go to?

[superbadgirl]

Local, and I'm not really sure I want it to go any further than it already has. I'd like the rash to go away (shouldn't it have already?) and that's about it. I think they've already decided I was mistaken.

I worry, though, that my file will have this black mark on it forever. Ever watch Seinfeld? It's like that episode where Elaine can't go to a doctor because of something written in her medical records... ;)

[betacandy.livejournal.com]

I second Babs.

The only way I get peace with stuff like this is to talk to a superior and confront them directly about their tactic to deflect what I was saying rather than just take responsibility. Of course, they may just be a shit organization that deals with everything this way, in which case you might want to donate with someone else instead in the future.

But 9 times out of 10, I eventually get to someone who does take responsibility.