1. On your first shift, go to your assigned pod and introduce yourself and your level of training to your attending and senior resident. Typically, they'll be gathered around a computer desk in the center of the Pod. 

There are a lot of different level of learners in the department (3rd year medical students, SubIs, interns, off-service residents). Letting us know what level you are at will set our expectations and gear your experience to your level of training. 

2. Review with the team who they would like you to present to and how they would like you pick up patients. 

When you log into Cerner and see our tracking board, you can sign up for patient from there.  You will first need to "check-in" as an available provider.  Then, double-click on the "Res/Ex" column and a pop-up window will show up.  Click on "ED Provider".  This will let the team know that you have signed up for a patient. 

Dress Code

You will need to look professional while you rotate with us.  This means either dress attire or scrubs. As in all hospitals, open-toed shoes are not allowed.  White coats are required while in the department so that patients can identify you as a student.  You MUST have your ID on you at all times.  

BATHROOMS

C pod staff bathroom code: 235

A pod staff bathroom: 1379

BESIDE CARTS

Our ED has bedside carts throughout the department.  There are sets of carts in every patient room, which are locked.  The code for these carts is 4-5-4-5.  There are also carts with more specific equipment for various specialties.  These are also locked.  The code for these carts is 2-3-4-5.

B pod has the pelvic exam cart and suture carts. It can be super helpful for students to gather supplies for procedures to help the team! 

CLEAN UTILITY CLOSET IN A POD

The code for this door is 2556