Salute to Those on the Front Lines

The medical staff that saves our lives every day.

When you walk into a hospital, there are so many people who have to encounter and deal with you before you ever see a doctor.

Earlier this year, I was in the Emergency Room. First, I spoke with a person at check-in who took the information regarding my symptoms, asked questions about my medical history and verified my insurance.

Then, after a short time, someone came to get my vitals. We went into a small room where she took my blood pressure, temperature and administered an EKG.

Once that was done, either she or someone else took me back into the Emergency Department. In that area, I was checked again by a Certified Nursing Assistant who hooked me up to various machines, took blood and whatever else was necessary for testing. A Registered Nurse would follow as well to find out more information about my symptoms and get more detailed information.

The various color scrubs of Doctor Interns popped into the room to find out more information. More tests were ordered. Based on the tests, I would have a transporter come to my room and take me down to have X-rays done. And, I would encounter an X-ray technician, who would have to position me in front of the machine or have me lie in the machine to get the proper films.

Then, they rolled me in a wheelchair on the bed back to my room. I passed people who were endlessly cleaning the floors and restocking inventory. An admin would visit my room to complete my paperwork and double-check my identification and insurance.

Eventually, a Doctor with the white coat would appear and tell me everything they found and the plan of action. All of this happens seamlessly and, in my experience, each person was pleasant and either apologized for prodding me or answered questions. They tried to make me as comfortable as you can be with a backless gown on.

As I think of this now in the present climate, with the threat of Coronavirus confronting medical staff, I can see how many could be exposed especially if they don’t have the proper gear.

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