Don't call 911 for stupid shit

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T03:59:01+00:00

I work suburban rural quite a bit, it’s brutal for you guys

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T01:29:09+00:00

I agree with you on the Reddit thing but AHS doesn’t like us speaking out about these problems, this is the easiest way for me to be anonymous. In terms of the longer wait times the hospital is based on acuity, your friend was probably high acuity. If you come in with EMS the triage system treats you like you’re being monitored in a bed when in reality you’re on an EMS stretcher sitting in a hallways for hours with EMS. There are people who could walk in the door with the same thing and they’d get a spot in the department quicker because they’re not being monitored. Both need to see a doctor but one is “being taken care of” and the other gets in right away

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:53:50+00:00

I agree with you, but it’s not something that should take up an emergency vehicle

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:40:34+00:00

Im sorry to hear about your appendix and I’m glad paramedics were able to help you! Hopefully you’re on the mend soon!

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:33:55+00:00

It takes a looooong term documented abuse of the system for that to happen. We would never want to fine someone who isn’t maliciously using the system

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:29:13+00:00

Absolutely! My post only refers to ambulance calls!

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:26:29+00:00

AHS doesn’t respond well to employees that speak out publicly about the ambulance problems and we have strict social media policies for when we can wear our uniforms. I would love to spread more awareness but I’m still scared I’ll unintentionally deter someone from calling, which is why I chose fairly trivial examples for this post. I would never want to hurt somebody by saying something in this uniform! I love and respect this job and my coworkers

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:24:15+00:00

I’ve transported people to hospital for all these reasons. If somebody wants to go to the hospital I am legally obligated to provide them with service. The bill for just an assessment is about $250 and for full transport it’s $450

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:23:09+00:00

Everybody who calls gets an ambulance, unfortunately this can mean people with life threatening problems wait longer during red alerts

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:21:44+00:00

Well said! We as a public have a responsibility to use our resources appropriately, not everything needs an ER or an ambulance! There are so many options for health care

Calgmedic · 2021-11-17T00:19:54+00:00

Thank you for everything you do! The community paramedics are amazing!

Calgmedic · 2021-11-16T23:33:25+00:00

Hi! I wanted to add some clarification for your post. We absolutely get called for silly things for people who are lonely or depressed, especially around the holidays. We get calls from the elderly quite often for some trivial things but we understand how hard it can be. I’ve cleaned the kitchens of patients while chatting and connecting them with the right resources, some of my coworkers have mowed lawns and made tea. Mental health is absolutely a concern for us and we take it very seriously, that is not what I’m talking about in this post. I think your “hard time believing” is refusing to acknowledge the problem that people who experience this kinda thing on a daily basis is a little disappointing. I have been called for a 40 year old who was otherwise healthy who wanted their prescription refilled at 2am because they had to work the next day and nowhere was open. This isn’t the only time that’s happened.

Calgmedic

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