PART 3 / CH 67
McLean: Call and DOC
Paul Hammerness
| what | When | admits | other duties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long call M-Th | 9am-8pm | 2 (after 6pm) | Psych DOC |
| Long call Fri | 9am-9am Saturday | all after 6pm (except short call, moonlighters) | Psych DOC |
| Short call Fri | 6pm - ? | 1 (leave after admit complete) | |
| Long call Sat | 9am-9am Sunday | all (alternate with moonlighter*) | Psych DOC |
| Long call Sun | 9am-8pm | all (alternate with moonlighter*) | Psych DOC |
| Night float Sun-Th | 8pm-9am | all | Psych DOC Approve transfers Round 8-9am |
*: in practice, interpretations of this rule vary; if long call is not busy during the day on weekends, she should try to do more than one admission.
Psych DOC responsibilities
1. Pick up walkie-talkie from security at start of shift.
2. Carry the vintage two-way radio and respond to all emergencies, psychiatric and otherwise (medical DOC also responds to codes)
3. Order PRN’s when requested. Generally a copy of the order will be faxed to the call room, whereupon you should sign it.
4. Evaluate patients who may require restraints. Remember that restraint orders expire after 6h; it is often prudent to update restraints between 1 and 3am.
Psych DOC resources
1. MDOC: call with any medical questions about inpatients and possible admits (ensure adequate med clearance for admit).
2. CEC intake: they will help screen admits
3. APS: help your colleagues; use the Partners workstation in the CEC.
4. Backup seniors/moonlighters: don’t worry alone.
5. Cafeteria: free with walkie talkie. No dinner on weekends, get extra.