sharksgal replied to YippiNurse's topic in Emergency
When the ED doc hands me the phone I very politely say, "Dr____, please hold while I get the nurse." and promptly transfer the call to the floor. (I just need to make sure I know which floor :]) Works...
sharksgal replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency
Of course there are twelve sides to every story...especially the report story...however I believe this thread-posted in emergency forum-was to be about best and worst excuses. I believe it is way off...
debanam--I can totally relate I was called to respond to a patient complaint...22 y/o M was MAD b/c I gave him a towel and had him clean his own feet!! Are you kidding me....to the office for...
We're anticipating Joint commission....while preparing our NM stated that we have been giving "to-go" meds incorrectly. We have been told that nurses cannot hand over the to-go meds to the patients...
If only all our ERs could be in this perfect world of harmony between visitors and staff.... But back to reality..."excuse me, pardon me, I'm just trying to reach the Lifepak and the hands-free...
sharksgal replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency
OMG should be sleeping but had to read all the posts...laughed so hard...thanks guys! Just can't wait to see all these visitors for another 12hrs tomorrow.