jill ecklesdafer

Review of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical...

It is understandable that an emergency stay can be...

It is understandable that an emergency stay can be more difficult over a holiday weekend like Labor Day. My husband's operation to mend a broken hip went well and those taking care of him did OK, but communication seems to always be a big problem. I was able to speak with the surgeon for 10 minutes after the hip repair, but no additional information was forthcoming. My husbands general physician was not apparently allowed in EIRMC so we had to be served by an unexperienced intern who had no previous contact or information about my husband. It would seem that any physician should be able to care for a patient who is admitted through the emergency room services.
Caretakers meant well, but there are just so many who are young and inexperienced. It is fortunate that I was able to be with my husband much of the time as I felt I had to inform each new crew that came on duty. The very first night after the operation,, my husband developed a bed sore due to a wrinkled pad. Attending to all those kind of details come with experience. We finally had an informative conversation with a social worker in regards to the transfer to a rehab facility. I am sorry I don't remember her name or title.
The problem of staffing is most likely true most everywhere. And communication is always in need of improving.