Re: working in the ER

["Jeffrey Grimm" <jeff.grimm@thedacare.org>]

Our program is trying to place us in the ER when we are not flying. Nurses 
and medics.  How do some of your programs do this?  
Do you take primary assignments? 
*  No, we cover triage when we are not flying & occasionally assist with pt. care but do not take primary assignments.

If so what do you have to do to leave when you have a flight?  
*  Turn over triage to one of the duty nurses.

Who do you report off to?  N/A

Do you punch in to the ER and then out to your flight program when you have a flight?
*  We document the time that we are in ER and the ER reimburses our dept.       for the time.

Do you feel you get to use your skills in the ER or are you just an extra set 
of hands?
*  Just an extra set of hands, minimal use of skills.

Is there animosity between flight people and ER staff when you have to leave them when they are busy?
*  Yes, with a few exceptions.



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