[Dysphagia] Christmas coverage

[connorswa at ph.upmc.edu (Connors, William A)]

JCAHO requires consistent levels of treatment everyday by all disciplines.  Common sense would say that if what we do, especially relative to nutrition, is of value relative to medical care of a patient on a Wednesday (or non holi-day), it is of equal value to the patient on a Sunday (or holiday).  That's difficult to disagree with.  Many would say if we SLP's want to be treated with respect as  health care professionals then we need to work the heath care calendar.   The problem appears to be the practicality of coverage and the annoyance of working on holidays/weekends.  

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From: dysphagia-bounces@b9.com [mailto:dysphagia-bounces@b9.com]On
Behalf Of Neubert, Rebecca R *HS
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 9:05 AM
To: dysphagia@medonline.com
Subject: [Dysphagia] Christmas coverage


I would like to hear from ACUTE CARE speech pathologists in LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTERS as to what coverage you are required to have at Christmas this year, which falls on a Saturday. And, just for future reference, what Christmas coverage you have when Christmas falls on a weekday.  The more responses the better, so we can get a good number of comparisons. If you don't mind, sharing the name of your institution would be helpful. Thanks a lot.
 
Rebecca Neubert
UVA Medical Center