When should you contact BH?

When should you contact BH?

• A. If you have a question regarding the appropriate treatment or disposition of any patient
• B. If you obtained an abnormal BS result
• C. If you administered narcan and/or epi-pen
• D. If you are unsure of the patient’s age

Answer: (A)

Base Hospital contact is for when you need direction on treatment or disposition that isn’t already covered by standing orders. If you’re unsure what to do next for a patient or need an order that deviates from protocol, contacting BH ensures you’re operating under medical oversight and patient safety. Routine findings like an abnormal blood glucose value are handled by the protocol, and medications such as narcan or epi are given under standing orders, so calling BH isn’t routinely required for those. Uncertainty about a patient’s age is typically resolved by applying age-appropriate dosing guidelines or clarifying with available information, rather than defaulting to BH for every case.

Base Hospital contact is for when you need direction on treatment or disposition that isn’t already covered by standing orders. If you’re unsure what to do next for a patient or need an order that deviates from protocol, contacting BH ensures you’re operating under medical oversight and patient safety. Routine findings like an abnormal blood glucose value are handled by the protocol, and medications such as narcan or epi are given under standing orders, so calling BH isn’t routinely required for those. Uncertainty about a patient’s age is typically resolved by applying age-appropriate dosing guidelines or clarifying with available information, rather than defaulting to BH for every case.