“Marty, I need to speak with you a minute.” Your supervisor’s standing in the doorway to his office when you arrive for work, and your immediate reaction is “what now?”The next twenty minutes are spent with you seated in a chair, in front of Bill’s desk, while he not-so-tactfully tells you about a complaint that …
Documenting care
I've recently completed a presentation on patient care documentation, and would like to share a few thoughts about the topic. The idea to put on this presentation was born when a member of an agency I work for asked me if I'd be interested in teaching my charting style. I found the request intriguing, primarily because until …
“Wouldn’t it be nice if they…”
Going along with my previous post about finding balance, you need to know when to laugh at yourself. Today my partner said he'd "never seen someone go through emotions as fast as you." What happened?Well, returning to quarters from a transport the garage door opener flew off the sun visor and landed on the dash. …
Finding balance
After joining the first agency in my career, a small outfit with two ambulances, a pole barn base, and about 20 active members, I jumped in with both feet. I wanted to be a part of everything, wanted to do everything to help out my hometown Corps. This “dedication” drove the other three new members …
The Trademarks of a Professional: Accountability, Appearance, and Attitude
Accountability, attitude, and appearance may not be the first three hallmarks that come to mind when considering what makes a “great” pre-hospital care provider. However, should a provider master these three ideals he or she should consider themselves at a good starting point. All three provide a solid foundation to build upon in the journey …
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