Written records of the alleged complaints
Pat was a certified registered nurse anesthetist who worked at a hospital. Pat met with his supervisor regarding his job performance. His supervisor told Pat of complaints he had received from members of the hospital staff, including complaints that Pat was often late for surgeries, did not make proper patient status reviews, failed to review EKG and lab results in a timely manner, and, at times appear drowsy in the operating room. The supervisor warned Pat that his repeated failure to perform patient work-ups in advance of surgery and his careless attitude would no longer be tolerated. No mention of the meeting was placed in Pat’s personnel file. Should Pat have a right to see the written records of the alleged complaints under Pennsylvania’s personnel file inspection law? Does your answer change if the complaints are placed in Pat’s personnel file? Explain your answer.

