CARE EXTENDER PROGRAM DEPARTMENT INFORMATION DEPARTMENT: Emergency Room -‐ B DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR: Jenny Strunck EMAIL: [email protected] DCs PHONE NUMBER: 707-‐363-‐2475 DCs PHONE HOURS: any time CURRENT ROTATION: Winter 2015 REQUIRED NUMBER OF SHIFTS: 12 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Care Extender Office: (424) 259-‐8165 Program Director: Silva Thomas Office: (310) 267-‐8186 Pager: (310) 267-‐8477 ID# 92463 Email: [email protected] Program Manager: Stephanie Hinojosa Office: (310) 267-‐8180 Monday, (424) 259-‐8166 Tuesday-‐Friday Pager: (310) 206-‐8477 ID# 91263 Email: [email protected] Associate Manager: Sharona Hariri Email: [email protected] DC Supervisor: Greg Kojayan Email: [email protected] Announcements and Reminders: •
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If you will be MISSING your shift, call prior to your shift and let a staff member know AT LEAST 15 minutes ahead of time. Get his or her name and position (e.g. Care Partner, R.N., M.D., etc.) If you will be LATE to your shift, call the department AT LEAST 15 minutes ahead. ·∙ If you wish to cancel a shift, contact your DC WITHIN 24 hours. All absences must be made up. Important Dates: •
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Sunday, 2/8/2015: Department meeting for this rotation Sunday, 2/22/2015: Preferences sign up for next rotation opens Wednesday, 2/18/2015: Extension Request form due Sunday, 3/8/2015: Preferences due Sunday, 4/5/2015: Preferences posted Sunday, 5: Department meeting for next rotation Introduction to Department: Welcome to ER-‐B! Let me begin by congratulating you on being selected to be a volunteer in the
Emergency Room. It is one of the most sought-after and exciting departments in the program.
In the ER you will be working closely with physicians, nurses, and emergency room technicians.
Doctors from all different fields make an appearance in the ER, so you will be exposed to many
different disciplines. I encourage everyone to be proactive and take advantage of this fact. The ER is an
extremely fast-paced unit, and there is always something to see. Do not be afraid to ask staff questions
and to be to shadow them.
In being proactive and seeking out work, you will constantly find yourself experiencing new and exciting
things in the ER. There is always something new to experience and learn.
I hope you enjoy this department as much as I do. I am always here if you have any questions, concerns,
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Again, welcome to the best department in the program!
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Be proactive! Remember; you’re there to help AND get clinical experience! Ask what not the hospital can do for you, but what you can do for the hospital! Get to know the Care Partners, Nurses, AND Doctors, the entire hospital staff! Frequently Asked Questions: •
What shifts can I do? o Monday through Sunday, 7-‐11AM, 11AM-‐3PM, 3-‐7PM, 7-‐11PM •
What is my uniform? o Care Extender polo with khaki pants and white tennis shoes. Your polo must be tucked in with your ID badge clipped at the collar, facing forward. •
What do I do when I get injured while I’m on shift? o Tell the charge nurse, go to OHF in Westwood if during normal business hours and you are able to, page both Silva Thomas and Stephanie Hinojosa as soon as possible. •
When do I sign up for shifts? o The 15th thru the 20th of the previous month. For example, for December you are able to sign up starting November 15th. •
If I need to sign up for an extra shift, when do I email my DC? o You should allow at least three days to sign up for additional shifts to give the DC enough time to schedule you and update the calendar. Shift Calendar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApFX4uG2beBWdEdYNWp4VVRlT0cyMlI0SmxFX29
ibVE&usp=drive_web#gid=37 **The calendar is located at the bottom of the page, as a Google Drive link, and this department can be found under the tab labeled with this department.