HCE Question

[izzy2015]

Hey guys, I just recently got a job in the ER as a Patient Monitor. I am basically responsible for baby-sitting suicidal, confused, post-op, and dying patients. Sometimes I help them to the bathroom, feed them, and hold them down during procedures. I have also had to give brief reports on them to the Physician, nurses, and other patient monitors. I am always right there when the nurse, doctor, or PA is in the room, so I get to be amongst all the action. I was wondering if this would be considered direct patient contact, and if so, would PA programs think it is good quality?

 

Thanks

[DMaistre]

Yes, patient monitor would count as direct patient care. At my hospital they are called safety companions. Your basically a 1 on 1 CNA. I would bet atleast 95% of schools would count that as patient care. To not count that would mean that the school wouldnt count a CNA as direct HCE.

[GatorRRT]

Direct patient contact: yes

Direct patient care: no