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Ron Whitten mans the Admitting Office during the
evening hours. Illness and injury has no respect
for time, and patients are admitted for care around-
the-clock. Mr. Whitten must determine the availabil
ity of beds on each ward and coordinate the place
ment of patients presenting themselves for admission.
In addition, he must secure admission data, obtain
medical records, and transport patients to the wards.
Mrs. Nellie Hatley is one of many nurses who
provides nursing care to patients throughout the
evening and night hours. In the absence of the
doctor, the nurse must give medication, review
the condition of each patient, prepare updated
information for oncoming shifts, advise the doc
tor of any changes in a patient's condition, and
coordinate all ward personnel in the delivery
of continuous patient care.
THE MEDICAL CENTER
The Intercom dedicates this issue to the personnel
whose service contributes to patient care on the 3-11
tour of duty.
Many believe that the working day ends at 5 p.m.
However, for those members of the 3-11 shift, the
work day is barely underway at 5 p.m. Hospitalized
patients require around-the-clock care, and those
persons who man the evening shift provide a vital
segment of continued patient care.
Mrs. Anne Parlier and Mrs. Betsy Miller not only
control communications within the Medical Center, but
also handle all calls into the University community.
They must also maintain contact with house officers
on duty and on calli Paging is another responsibility
of the evening switchboard.
Mr. George Davis is one of the Medical Center
Security men who function to insure the safety of
the building, equipment and personnel during the
evening and night hours.