You are the administrator in charge (covering for issues) for a 400 bed acute care facility.Your beeper goes off at 3 am.It appears that on Floor, 5 West-there is an evening ritual that occurs-there is the picture of the day-a lewd picture.The night supervisor of the floor oversees this activity and is well aware of the nightly event.The hospital computer is used for this event.Everyone is invited to view.A call was made to the compliance hot line that triggered an urgent call to you.

How would you handle? What steps would you take?What are the possible legal issues?Who can these issues be brought against?