Sentences with phrase «evaluated emergency patients»

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a letter from a doctor to the president about his treatment of a «Poor» person... Dear Mr. President: During my shift in the Emergency Room last night, I had the pleasure of evaluating a patient whose smile revealed an expensive shiny gold tooth, whose body was adorned with a wide assortment of elaborate and costly tattoos, who wore a very expensive brand of tennis shoes and who chatted on a new cellular telephone equipped with a popular R&B ringtone.

(GBAC), Northern Onondaga Volunteer Ambulance (NOVA), Western Area Volunteer Emergency Services (WAVES) and a doctor who works with WAVES evaluated the 23 patients.

Only 17 percent of high risk chest pain patients seen in the emergency room were evaluated by cardiologists within a month; 58 percent saw a primary care physicians alone, and 25 percent had no physician follow - up within a month.

Participating emergency department physicians — both staff physicians and residents — evaluating patients with abdominal pain, chest pain / shortness of breath, or headache were asked to complete brief surveys after their initial evaluation of the patients and again after receiving CT scan results.

«Our study suggests that in the emergency room, stress testing and CT scans are unnecessary for evaluating chest pain in possible heart attack patients,» said cardiologist and senior author David L. Brown, MD, a professor of medicine.

Patients who go to the emergency room (ER) with chest pain often receive unnecessary tests to evaluate whether they are having a heart attack, a practice that provides no clinical benefit and adds hundreds of dollars in health - care costs, according to a new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Sixty - one percent of patients were evaluated in the emergency department only, or were admitted for less than 24 hours, while 39 patients were admitted for 24 hours or more with a mean length of stay of 1.98 days.

Both healthy participants and patients with suspected stroke were evaluated by emergency personnel using the VIPS device.

«Since we don't yet know which treatment strategy is best, some patients will receive standard care at the scene and some patients will be rapidly transported with CPR and ACLS in progress to the Michigan Medicine Emergency Department where they will be evaluated for ECPR if they remain in cardiac arrest,» Neumar says.

In addition to active cooling, evaluate the airway for patency and, if necessary, intubate the patient or perform an emergency tracheostomy.

As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different categories, including patient care, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, pet health records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and continuing education and are evaluated on approximately 900 specific standards of excellence within these categories.

He evaluates patients with internal medicine, cardiopulmonary, oncology and emergency problems.

We are proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, which evaluates hospitals on more than 900 quality standards and recognizes those that go above and beyond what is required in the areas of patient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pain management, pharmacy, safety, surgery, client service, anesthesia, contagious disease, continuing education, dentistry, examination facilities, medical records, leadership and emergency / urgent care.

Our veterinary nurses will evaluate patients when they arrive to collect vital signs prior to an examination by one of our emergency doctors.

Dr. Hitchcock or Dr. Fauske do come in over the weekends to evaluate in - hospital patients and are available for emergency phone consultation.

Some Pet ERs share building space with veterinary specialists who may be called upon to evaluate and treat emergency care pet patients as well.

All emergency and critical care facilities must have the capacity to receive, evaluate, stabilize, and provide limited, emergency medical support for any small (pet) mammal, avian, or reptilian species which is commonly found in the pet trade, until such time that the patient can be referred to another facility which can provide specific, expert, diagnostic procedures and care for these so called «exotic» species, ie, species other than felines and canines.

The complaint alleged that on Dec. 10, 2011 and on Dec. 14, 2011, Owens was a patient in the hospital's emergency department where he was evaluated and treated «for complaints of body aches, malaise, chills and other signs and symptoms of major illness.»

Worked with physicians to evaluate, plan, and implement care plans for patients of all ages in the burn and emergency units

Expertly observe evaluate, and ascertain patient emergency situations and accurately record observations.

• Assess patients» conditions and provided dedicated patient care • Devise and implement individualized patient care plans • Observe patients» vitals and provide feedback to healthcare professionals regarding observations • Ensure all diagnostic tests are carried out appropriately • Act as a patient advocate and provide appropriate support family members • Respond to emergency situations in a proactive manner • Evaluate diagnostic test results • Take samples for lab findings and order prescribed medication

• Must have graduate degree in optometry • Must have state board license in optometry and a minimum one year of professional experience • Exercises good judgment in evaluating urgent emergency situations and executing prompt decisions • Strong customer service and oral and written communication skills, particularly the ability to write legibly and concisely, and speak effectively to patients • Ability to work with patients of all ages and ethnicities • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • 7 + years of experience working as an Assistant Nurse Manager • Highly skilled in assessing, planning and evaluating patient care techniques • In - depth knowledge of promoting and maintaining health system service standards • Hands on experience in creating a patient - focused environment • Proven ability to work calmly in emergencies

For example, if you're a registered nurse, your professional competencies would include, «Conduct triage for emergency room patients, assess level of urgent care required; document vital signs, evaluate acute and chronic medical conditions; start PICC lines to administer intravenous medication.»

Radiologist — Duties & Responsibilities Direct and evaluate radiology and mammography personnel and departments in a variety of clinical settings Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and effective manner Proven ability to handle multiple projects in fast paced, high pressure environments Founder, Mercy Maude Norton Memorial Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit Conduct strategic planning to expand Mobile Mammography Unit to include bone densitometry and cancer screenings Generate yearly increases in patients served (+30 %) and tests performed (+50 %) through word of mouth and networking Participate in community health fairs, radio, and television programs to enhance market positioning and educate clients Aid with design, decoration, and layout of all aspects of the Mobile Mammography Unit van Oversee compliance with Department of Transportation regulations regarding maintenance, licensing, and vehicle operation Perform dual digital radiography, bone densitometry, general radiography, and CT scans Assist with orthopedic, general, thoracic, neurological, and emergency surgical cases Responsible for ACR accreditation, FDA / MQSA regulation compliance, and quality assurance Lead transition from Screen Film Mammography to Full Field Digital Mammography Serve as breast cancer advocate, patient educator, and public speaker on breast cancer and mammography issues Author comprehensive business plan for a Critical Access Hospital as final M.B.A. degree program project Design and implement award winning marketing and public relations campaigns and associated special events Proficient with Lotus Notes, Achieve, Citrix, Meditech, Magview, CPSI, EFusion, SPSS, Transcription, Dictaphone, and 10 - key