[biker momma]

Thanks E's mom. I have written to some of the ED's that I have found that have similar programs. Haven't gotten much feedback but what I have gotten is positive! Am currently working on a proposal to do a similar program in our ED. I did a short survey in triage with children that presented with fever as a complaint. Am going to do a longer one once cold and flu season hit us here.

[Christy1019]

Originally Posted by Altra

You must be dealing with a very different patient population than what I typically see ...

Triage Nurse: "Did you take your baby's temperature?"
Parent: "No, I brought him here."

Triage Nurse: "What did you try at home to bring the fever down?"
Parent: "What? I told you, I brought him here."

Primary/Discharging Nurse: "Your baby weighs x lbs., so that's x dose every 4-6 hours ..."
Parent: "You gonna give me a prescription for that? 'Cause I get that for free."

Amen to that, i work in a Detroit ER where its common to have parents bring their 12mo. olds in for "diaper rash" and immediately want a snack pack.. UGH