Backup Policy
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outline the backup policy for the Emergency Department. |
| Background |
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| Responsibilities |
The backup schedule is determined by the chief residents and posted on Amion. The Weekly Schedule reflects who is on call for backup. It is the resident’s professional responsibility to know when he/she is responsible for backup coverage. The Emergency Department needs to be able to reach the resident either by phone or by pager. The resident must ensure that phone number and pager information are correct and up to date. If backup call is requested, the resident is expected to be on-site and ready to work within 1 hour.
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| Policy |
In the event that backup coverage is needed, and the Emergency Department is not able to contact the resident on backup, that resident will owe the resident who comes in 2 (two) ED shifts.
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| Date Last Updated |
July 11, 2007
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