[BlindTlk] BlindTlk Digest, Vol 147, Issue 10

Thu Sep 27 12:10:30 UTC 2018

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>    1. Test (Judy Jones)
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>    3. Re: Test (Cory McMahon)
>    4. Advice on handling medical front desk emergencies. (Judy Jones)
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> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:59:07 -0700
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
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> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:28:57 -0500
> From: "Cory McMahon" <cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com>
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> Great job on your test!
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:49:52 -0700
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [BlindTlk] Advice on handling medical front desk emergencies.
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> Hello,
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> I would love to hear from anyone who is in the medical field, front desk,
> regarding how you handle walk-in emergencies.
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> I have a job interview Friday working switchboard, which is located at the
> front desk of the hospital, just yards from the front door.
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> When I was called for my interview today, the person on the other end of
> the
> line was greatly relieved that I could work the shifts they need.
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> I told her I was blind, and, either that didn't seem to bother her, or she
> was still in shock and didn't have time to react hahaha!  In any case, I
> told her that I obviously could handle the front desk, since I retired from
> my position with the state, having similar duties.
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> The one question she asked, though, is, if you couldn't see a walk-in, how
> would you determine if it were an emergency?
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> Thinking off the top of my head, I told her there are all sorts of clues
> one
> cam pick up on that aren't visual.  The breathing, stress in the voice,
> maybe an uneven gait.  I also just thought of simply asking, "Is this an
> emergency for you?"
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> I also told her that if I were wrong and it turned out not to be an
> emergency that it would be better to err on the side of providing
> appropriate patient care.
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> The call ended with both of us looking forward to the interview Friday.
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> By the way, I am retired, but would like the extra parttime income, and
> this
> job seems like it would be such a good fit for me.
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> I also have the support of theWA Dept. Of Blind Services, and spoke with my
> counselor today, whom I really like and trust.
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> Would love to have you guys' ideas, especially if anyone is working in this
> field and has firsthand experience.
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Judy
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