Whew, I am beat today. Yesterday at work was very busy - I expected it since I knew we were getting in two new wound patients. BUT, one showed up with NO notice from the other hospital and the other showed up around 4:40 in the afternoon. Here's the thing about this hospital. When a person arrives, this is what they get....thier nurse (trying to do admit paperwork), MD (doing his assessment, getting a history and writing orders), the dietician (to ensure proper diet ordered), the business office for signatures, rehab for a quick consult if not treatment (if they arrive early enough), the wound nurse (to establish what issues there are and create a plan of care), respiratory (if pt is on the vent or needs resp treatments). I THINK that covers it. One of the families said that the hospital they came from, well, they never saw anyone. And they see all of the above (almost) everyday. Not to mention the chaplain and social work. Overwhelming much? Today was spent trying to get everyone really settled in.

We are increasing our census as quick as they can get them approved and accepted. We have 13 patients today (one discharge, no admits). We MAY have three admits tomorrow (one discharge). It is going to be a crazy job, a crazy time, and a fun time. We are revved up and hopefully ready to go. But, going from 13 to 40????? As quickly as possible? Should be interesting. I will post when I can...if I don't drop from exhaustion.