I would ask the hospital if they follow "evidence based medicine." They will either say yes, or they will be evasive and not want to answer that question.
I would then demand evidence of any scientific study PROVING that face masks are effective against Covid (impossible to do, since face masks will never be able to protect against a fake scam -- it would be easier to find a unicorn to measure its horn).
Best to make this demand in writing, including a copy via email -- before the "hearing" or whatever administrative thing they are doing to make the decision.
I would also give them a copy of this study, which is published on PubMed stating that wearing a face mask reduces respiration rate and oxygen levels in the blood:
Wearing the N95 mask resulted in reduced respiration rate and oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (Spo2) within 1 hour, with elevated heart rate (mean change, 3.8 beats/min [95% CI, 2.6-5.1 beats/min]) 2 hours later until mask off
I would also include this study, published in JAMA:
Wearing an N95 face mask over a long period of time can cause cardiopulmonary stresses, such as reduced respiration and elevated heart rate, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows.
“The findings contribute to existing literature by demonstrating that wearing the N95 mask for 14 hours significantly affected the physiological, biochemical, and perception parameters,” the researchers wrote.
"So, I have provided two studies that show that wearing a face mask for a prolonged period of time is harmful to my health, and also have shown the #1 medical expert in the UK government stating that there is NO EVIDENCE that wearing a face mask is in any way helpful regarding the prevention of spreading illness or pathogens to others.
"Where are your studies showing that there is ANY proven benefit to wearing a face mask? If you claim to be setting your policies in accordance with "evidence based medicine," but you instead REJECT any evidence that is contrary to your peronal preferences, then this hospital is egaging in FRAUD, which means your policies are not lawful."
"I love this hospital and I love my job. I will not quit. If you fire me over non-evidence based quackery, then I will be forced to take the appropriate legal action to defend my rights."
Something along those lines, depending on how harsh you want to be. The point is: THEY have ZERO evidence on their side. ALL of the evidence is on your side, which means they are engaging in fraud. Fraud carries triple damages in a lawsuit, btw, so make sure the attorney goes for triple damages -- how ever many years of lost income, plus pain and suffering, times 3, plus punative damages on top of that. Could be a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
They ARE acting in bad faith, whether they realize it or not.
Also, if they do fire you, the first thing I would do is send this letter to the CEO and legal department of HQ, not necessarily your specific hospital (if it is a larger operation). I would demand reinstatement with back pay and bonus, or see you in court.
If they think you have the goods, even if they are baffled by the info you present to them (the CDC never told them about any of this), then they might make an exception for you rather than open this potential can of worms.
If not, find an attorney who will do a contingency, if you can. Or, handle it yourself if you can't find one.
Just a few days ago, the UK's top medical "expert" stated the following in a government hearing:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12804565/No-proof-face-masks-worked-against-Covid-UKHSA-boss.html
I would ask the hospital if they follow "evidence based medicine." They will either say yes, or they will be evasive and not want to answer that question.
I would then demand evidence of any scientific study PROVING that face masks are effective against Covid (impossible to do, since face masks will never be able to protect against a fake scam -- it would be easier to find a unicorn to measure its horn).
Best to make this demand in writing, including a copy via email -- before the "hearing" or whatever administrative thing they are doing to make the decision.
I would also give them a copy of this study, which is published on PubMed stating that wearing a face mask reduces respiration rate and oxygen levels in the blood:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2805809
I would also include this study, published in JAMA:
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/study-wearing-n95-mask-over-long-period-can-cause-cardiopulmonary-stress
I would summarize by stating:
"So, I have provided two studies that show that wearing a face mask for a prolonged period of time is harmful to my health, and also have shown the #1 medical expert in the UK government stating that there is NO EVIDENCE that wearing a face mask is in any way helpful regarding the prevention of spreading illness or pathogens to others.
"Where are your studies showing that there is ANY proven benefit to wearing a face mask? If you claim to be setting your policies in accordance with "evidence based medicine," but you instead REJECT any evidence that is contrary to your peronal preferences, then this hospital is egaging in FRAUD, which means your policies are not lawful."
"I love this hospital and I love my job. I will not quit. If you fire me over non-evidence based quackery, then I will be forced to take the appropriate legal action to defend my rights."
Something along those lines, depending on how harsh you want to be. The point is: THEY have ZERO evidence on their side. ALL of the evidence is on your side, which means they are engaging in fraud. Fraud carries triple damages in a lawsuit, btw, so make sure the attorney goes for triple damages -- how ever many years of lost income, plus pain and suffering, times 3, plus punative damages on top of that. Could be a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
They ARE acting in bad faith, whether they realize it or not.
Also, if they do fire you, the first thing I would do is send this letter to the CEO and legal department of HQ, not necessarily your specific hospital (if it is a larger operation). I would demand reinstatement with back pay and bonus, or see you in court.
If they think you have the goods, even if they are baffled by the info you present to them (the CDC never told them about any of this), then they might make an exception for you rather than open this potential can of worms.
If not, find an attorney who will do a contingency, if you can. Or, handle it yourself if you can't find one.