Chapter 30
Ashley had a lovely Sunday, free from interruptions from the hospital, allowing her to treat her children to a fun day at the amusement park. It brought joy that lifted her own spirits.
On an early Monday morning. Ashley decided to skip taking her kids to school for a crucial meeting. Upon reaching her office, her assistant gestured urgently, drawing her attention to a commotion in the hallway.
“What’s happening out there?” she inquired, holding her coffee cup and peering out.
“A patient from the second department wants to switch to our department for treatment, but the second department is refusing, causing quite a stir, her assistant explained softly. With Ashley’s credibility in the hospital’s surgical department, patients kept seeking her out, making her event more sought–after.
Observing the chaos outside. Ashley understood she couldn’t intervene directly. “Find out what the patient and their family need,” she instructed, recalling the man from the surveillance footage she had seen.
Her assistant nodded and left, passing her the meeting notebook. Ashley then proceeded to the meeting room. The day’s agenda involved organizing the team for Olivia’s upcoming surgery. As the lead surgeon, Ashley could recommend team members
During the meeting. Ashley’s expression darkened upon reviewing the proposed team list. The anesthesiologist was the department head, with top nurses from bath departments included
Ashley felt irritated. The allocation of numerous senior malf graing all out to please Eric.
for Olivia’s surgery would affect the care of other patients. It was evident that Noah was
The Garcia, the methical team designated is the best. Do you have any reservations Noah inquired, his impeccably groomed grey hair shimmering as he looked at her with a imde.
Ashley grabbed a pen, making bold deleting marks on the paper before sliding the list back across the table. I do have some reservations. The team for this surgery is too big. We can trim down the staff by half; many doctors don’t need to be involved, Ashley said confidently, though some interported her tone as arrogance.
Mamy couldn i grasp why she d didn’t see the importance of this surgery–it was a first in the country and could make medical history if successful. The room hugged with various fractions. Some regarded Ashley with skepticism, while others showed admiration, jealousy, or Ashley locked eyes with Noah, emphasizing her stance on reducing the team size by half. Eventually, Noah reluctantly agreed, assigning Ashley full authority over the surgery
support.
After the merring those who remained on the teams expressed gratitude to Ashley Being part of this surgery was se Nevertheless, Ashley decision to cut down the team upset those who saw this surgery as a chance for career advancement. Many at the hospital wanted to highlight their involvement in this groundbreaking procedure on their CV.
scen as a prestigious opportunity.
Yet Ashley remained A resolute She selected her team carefully omitting those in administrative roles or deemed unnecessary.
