Ok, So I just took my final exam this past week - all throughout school I've done incredibly well (A's in all but one class, and that class I was only off by 1 or 2 %). Before we can get cleared to...
Ha. They've said that we will find a way to get through this. Or offered to email me some more information (they never did). i.e. wishy-washy and not helpful. And yes we've gone above their heads...
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Some people operate on the principal of "better safe than sorry" and do the assessment and treat altered mental status as it is and as it should be...others treat it as just another effin drunk....
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Thankfully, this allows me to point out another example of how both sides, unfortunatly, do not understand each side. EMS providers of all levels are taught to assess and reassess every patient....
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I would love to...you need proof of completing Blood Borne Pathogens training within the last year, fill out a few pages of paperwork, submit and get approval...etc. Plus I'm in Maryland, where are...
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Just Remember, not all facilities are as with it as you may be (been to them....say their name on the watch list for abusing patients). Keeping stuff ready so it flows smoothly takes pro-active...
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
This will also show how EMS and In-Hospital Care differs - in that situation, if I am requested as the Paramedic to come to assist the patient in a medical emergency, if the family has a POA but no...
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
CotJockey, I do agree that both sides need to keep the attitudes in check, because both sides have EMTs or Nurses who are there to save the world... Its too bad that the ******** are the ones who...
steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC
As a Paramedic...I want to put my head in this one too. I've been treated horribly working both 911 and Non-Emergency Interfacility Transfer. I want to mention a few circumstances, not because they...