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title: "McLean: Call and DOC"
url: https://mghmclean.org/residents/handbk/part3/mccall.htm
description: "*: 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."
published: 2026-08-10
updated: 2026-08-10
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# McLean: Call and DOC

Published 2026-08-10

PART 3 / CH 67

Paul Hammerness

| what | When | **admits** | **other duties** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long callM-Th | 9am-8pm | 2 (after 6pm) | Psych DOC |
| Long callFri | 9am-9am Saturday | all after 6pm (except short call, moonlighters) | Psych DOC |
| Short callFri | 6pm - ? | 1 (leave after admit complete) |  |
| Long callSat | 9am-9amSunday | all (alternate with moonlighter*) | Psych DOC |
| Long callSun | 9am-8pm | all (alternate with moonlighter*) | Psych DOC |
| Night floatSun-Th | 8pm-9am | all | Psych DOCApprove transfersRound 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.