Sharing my thoughts—Justin Hunter
It’s 5 p.m. The phone rings. On the other end is an evening triage nurse who doesn’t start her shift for six hours but wants to finish the upgrade so she can dive right in to take care of our patients when 11 p.m. arrives.
It’s 10 p.m. The phone rings. On the other end is one of our clinicians trying to finish up a 12-hour day of taking care of our patients.
It’s 3 a.m. The phone rings. On the other end is a social worker who has been dispatched for a death visit and needs to get into some notes to take care of the family.
It’s 5 a.m. The phone rings. On the other end is a CNA trying to begin her day providing personal care to our patients.
It’s any time. The phone rings. I have to answer it, but I always remember that on the other end is someone who is dedicated to providing care to others and sometimes just needs some care and support him/herself. I need to find my energy, but find it quickly, drawing from the energy of the caregiver on the other end of the phone line. The person may have had to get up early or start hour 13 of the work day, but my colleague is indefatigable in support of patients and the mission … even if the technology is rather trying at that moment!
It’s now. I stand in awe of the dedication I see from everyone in this organization when it’s time to take care of others—each in our own way.
