Timing is Everything!

Hello Interns,

As you complete the first week, I want to congratulate you on a job well done. 

I know when interns are doing well when they do the following:

1. Take responsibility to get to site on time, look very professional and do a great job.

2. Contact me with anything out of the ordinary, tardies, absences, observing procedures or any special circumstances to report. Remember, I need to be informed as soon as possible and kept in the loop!!! 

3. Have time sheet signed each week on Thursday, Friday or Monday and turn it in the following Wednesday without fail! (20 points per time sheet)


KAISER STUDENTS:  I will be asking you for your hours on Wednesday 12/6.  It appears that 1:30 may be your start time for the PM class, but I'll have you confirm on Wednesday.

HOLIDAY Internship Time: I am still working on logistics.  Please stand by.


Ms. Erceg

p.s. Review the last few blog posts to prepare for Wednesday 12/6.  Journal check/grade on 12/6.

First Wednesday Back!

Hi Everyone,

It was great seeing all of you today!

Here are the reminders/homework for this week:


1. Get time sheet signed tomorrow or Friday depending on your schedule.  Turn in 12/6 for sure!!!
    Provide a calendar to your supervisor about holidays, etc. so they know when you will be there,
    and when you won't be there.  Questions about required hours?  See me.

2. Meet with supervisor/staff about holiday time off and your schedule.  Holiday intern time: TBA
    (to be announced)

3. For those using plastic cover charts at the ValleyCare, clean the exterior only with the disinfection
    wipes (gray top).

4. Review the "Topics for Journal" and meet with your supervisor/staff about downtime activities.

5. Recuse yourself immediately from any patient care if you know the patient and/or family member.

6. Report all tardies and absences to me and site (vm) before site time (as early as 7am to me).

7. Your first training plan is due 12/13/17.  Please see me or text me with any questions. 

8. The student evaluation your supervisor fills out is due 1/24/18.  Arrange to meet with them about 
    the first week you return from break. Make an appointment.

9. HOMEWORK:  Study the HIPAA Cheat Sheet handed out today and be ready to discuss on 12/6
    and turn in your time sheet....signed! 

10. Know that I am proud of all of you and represent the program well.  I believe in you.


Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Greetings Healthcare Professionals!

Hello Everyone and Congratulations!

I hope your first two days at site were enjoyable and informative.  I was able to stop in and see a few of you, but I will get to all of you for a peek into your community classroom world soon.

I am anxious to hear about your experience so far and will make time for that in class.

REMINDERS:

Please bring your CC binder and Training Binder in tomorrow and remember, morning folks be here at 9:25 a.m., you have ROP now for P2 and P3.  PM students, see you at 1:00.

Be sure to fill out your time sheet daily. This week's time sheet 11/27 to 12/1 is due on 12/6. 

Complete your journal entry before leaving site. 
   
     Journal criteria:

•      Intention
•      Details of the Day
•      Communication - what you practice and observe
•      Relevance to ROP training 

Make sure you have your badge on at all times during site and please, do not lose it.

See you tomorrow!

Ms. Erceg

Uniforms and Badges Ready?

Hello All,

It is critical that your site, your parents and your instructor have your schedule. Please print out January - December 2018 from this site and place calendars in your CC Binder and communicate accordingly: https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/create.html?year=2018

Stanford/ValleyCare Students:
Please sign page 22 of your orientation packet and bring to me on 11/29.  THANK YOU!

All Kaiser Interns - Please try this again.  If you have trouble, text me and I'll contact Mr. Chan.  Try different browsers and don't forget to hit "apply".
From Mr. Ariel Chan, Volunteer Services   

He is starting a new volunteer database program and would like to ask all of the students to click on the following website to set up their accounts and complete their profiles:

https://volunteer-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/

He would like for all students to complete their profiles over their break before they meet with him for orientation on Monday, November 27.  Do this right away so we don't have to bug you.  Thanks.

Kaiser Interns:  Please journal everything during orientation and write down questions as well so you can be very interactive.  EVERYONE wear your scrubs.  (That goes for ALL sites).

All Students:

1. Do not change into your scrubs in your car or at site!  Be sure to change in the restroom at school or wear your scrubs to school.  Be sure to have your badge with you at all times.  Look sharp!  No wrinkled, smelly scrubs for us!  Shower and have fabulous hair too.  Follow the rules on the competency quiz.

2. Check the blog every day.  Even if there is not a new post, read the current post and check every evening please!!!  Some of you have failed to look and it causes big problems for me, the site and eventually, you!

3. Take only your CC binder, Key(s), Pad/Pen into your site every day.  I don't want any of your things lost or misplaced. Give your supervisor /staff your thank you note on your first day. Kaiser, you can wait until Thursday 11/30 due to orientation.  - BRING YOUR CC BINDER/TRAINING BINDER TO CLASS EVERY WEDNESDAY.

4. NOT FEELING WELL?  I want you at site every shift, but if you are not well contact me immediately so we can assess your situation and determine if you can go to site.

5. Don't forget your thank you note when you meet your supervisor and/or staff.  Arrive on time.

Text me with any questions you have about site (include your name) - just text between 7am and 7pm.  Thanks!!!

See you on WEDNESDAY, 11/29!  

Ms. Erceg

Good Luck Interns! You'll Be Great!

Hello Everyone,

First of all, this is the season of gratitude and Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  I am so happy that all of you were able to acknowledge each other and give praise for all the great things that make you....you!  I am grateful for all of you, that's for sure!

AM Class - The patient education skits were great!  AM and PM were great and I am so proud of you.  I am confident that you will all do very well at site.

Text me with any questions you have about site (include your name) - just text between 7am and 7pm.  Thanks!!!


ALL KAISER INTERNS - Please try this again.  If you have trouble, text me and I'll contact Mr. Chan.  Try different browsers and don't forget to hit "apply".
From Mr. Ariel Chan, Volunteer Services   

He is starting a new volunteer database program and would like to ask all of the students to click on the following website to set up their accounts and complete their profiles:

https://volunteer-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/

He would like for all students to complete their profiles over their break before they meet with him for orientation on Monday, November 27.  Do this right away so we don't have to bug you.  Thanks.

Kaiser Interns:  Please journal everything during orientation and write down questions as well so you can be very interactive.  EVERYONE wear your scrubs.  (That goes for ALL sites).

INTERNSHIP REMINDERS:

1. Do not change into your scrubs in your car or at site!  Be sure to change in the restroom at school or wear your scrubs.  Be sure to have your badge with you at all times.  Look sharp!  No wrinkled, smelly scrubs for us!  Shower and have fabulous hair too.  Follow the rules on the competency quiz.

2. Check the blog every day starting 11/26.  Even if there is not a new post, read the current post and check every evening please!!!  Some of you have failed to look and it causes big problems for me, the site and eventually, you!

3. Take only your CC binder, Key(s), Pad/Pen into your site every day.  I don't want any of your things lost or misplaced. Give your supervisor /staff your thank you note on your first day. Kaiser, you can wait until Thursday 11/30 due to orientation.

4.  Have a fabulous experience and remember to journal daily.  I can't wait to hear about your first few

days!

Take care and have a great holiday week.  You deserve it.  See you on WEDNESDAY, 11/29!

Ms. Erceg

Urgent Reminders for Tomorrow

Hello All,

I can't believe how fast the time flew by!

URGENT REMINDERS:

Kaiser - Asia, Kennedy, Angel, Melia, Pranavi and Jane....SO SORRY you have get ONE more TB
test/PPD.  This is not your fault.  I know you can make this happen.  I need the results sent to me via text (take a photo of your results) on Monday or Tuesday next week and I'll send them right to Kaiser!

Alex, Skyler, Christian and Kennedy - Please bring in your FIELD TRIP forms tomorrow for sure.


ALL KAISER INTERNS - Please do this tonight.
From Mr. Ariel Chan, Volunteer Services   

He is starting a new volunteer database program and would like to ask all of the students to click on the following website to set up their accounts and complete their profiles:

https://volunteer-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/

He would like for all students to complete their profiles over their break before they meet with him for orientation on Monday, November 27.

Great job today on your skits PM class!   Excellent work and very professional.  

TOMORROW, 11/17:

GHS/LHS AM Group:  here 8:00 - 10:00 

LHS PM   Group: here 10:40 - 12:20


Okay Interns........See you tomorrow!!!

Ms. Erceg

Community Classroom...Here We Come!

Hello Everyone,


ALL KAISER FOLKS, STUDY THIS ORIENTATION SCHEDULE and TURN IN YOUR FIELD TRIP FORM.......

TOMORROW      11/16!!!    GHS:  Drop off in room 108 at lunch or after school by 3:15

LHS AM - You do not need to turn one in.

Orientation Schedule - Kaiser Interns

  KAISER  AM FOLKS - I have a copy of this for you. Copy/Paste if you'd like and put it in your CC binder.

Monday, 11/27

9:30 – 11:30

All Students

KP Orientation – Ariel

Livermore

Conference Room 1,2,3

Tuesday, 11/28

9:30 – 11:30

All Livermore Kaiser Students MOB students

Conference Room 1,2,3

Livermore

2:00 – 4:00  Same day, 11/28

All Pleasanton Kaiser Students MOB students

Conference Room A/B

Pleasanton

First Week of December

IT Training

Pending

CC Binder due dates:    TRAINING PLAN DUE 12/13/17  (Not 12/15!)

                                       STUDENT EVAL DUE 1/24/18

SCHEDULE FOR 11/16:

GHS/LHS   Go to P1, P2 and P5 (P5 with me)      Dublin/Amador  Here at 1:00

SCHEDULE FOR 11/17:

GHS/LHS Go to P3 and P4 (LHS) with me.

PLEASE review: http://www.militarytime.us/how-to-prononce-read-military-time/

During internship......Check the blog!!!  I will be sending messages regularly.

Take care and see you tomorrow!

Ms. Erceg (aka "Squeaky")

You Have the Skills to Pay the Bills

Hi Everyone,

Good job on the skills lab today.  It was meant to be a good experience to prepare you for site.  Everyone receives a participation grade.

NEED YOUR BADGE - MORNING STANFORD/VALLEY CARE FOLKS:  Sorry!  I forgot to give you your flu shot stickers!!!  Bring in your badge tomorrow for sure!


ALL KAISER FOLKS at GHS and LHS: Bring in your T2 schedule tomorrow with the names of all of your teachers.



WEDNESDAY 11/15:  TAKE HOME PROJECT DUE and CC Binder Review

THURSDAY 11/16:  NO GHS -I will miss you :-(       LHS/DHS/AVHS: 1:05

FRIDAY 11/17:  GHS: 8:00 TO 10:00 - LHS 10:20 - 12:20   DHS/AVHS: 1:05


Take care and I'll see you tomorrow.

Ms. Erceg

Looking Good!!!

Hello Everyone!

You all looked amazing in uniform today!  I am so proud of you all.


ValleyCare AM students:  Please have your BADGE with you tomorrow.

All students: Keep the same lanyard issued to you, do not change it out with another.  Thank you.

Shirts worn under your uniform:  Take it with you on your first day and ask your site for permission to wear it.  Make sure it is white, navy or black.

CATEMA:

I am working on getting Med Occs Instructor name registered.  Standby for that.

From Tri-Valley ROP:

The units transfer to just about every college in  the state of California, outside of California we can't guarantee but it often works.

Student can usually waive classes due to this process.

Here's our week -


TOMORROW 11/14:   SKILLS LAB 

WEDNESDAY 11/15:  TAKE HOME PROJECT DUE and CC Binder Review

THURSDAY 11/16:  NO GHS -I will miss you :-(       LHS/DHS/AVHS: 1:05

FRIDAY 11/17:  GHS: 8:00 TO 10:00 - LHS 10:20 - 12:20   DHS/AVHS: 1:05



Optional FOR GHS (and other schools too)....this is from a teacher at GHS.  Consider taking five minutes to do this and your teachers will appreciate it.

Thanksgiving Letters----CONFIDENTIAL!!!!!!!

So it's that time of year again!  If you're not privy to my annual tradition, here's how it works:
1) My kids (okay, they're students) have an activity where they need to write about the high school teacher they are most thankful for. 

2) I have nothing to gain (except knowing that something cheered up your day) from this, but I don't let my kids know that I actually give you their letters. I am pleading/begging/groveling/beseeching that you do the same-just treasure the sentiments in your heart (or brag to other teachers) because I don't want them to feel inhibited or be insincere when they write. So let's keep this a huge secret...please 

3) I don't choose the teachers that get letters, they do. I know not all teachers are chosen, but I don't want you to feel bad.

4) I'm busily sorting these letters out right now and my T.A. will deliver them to your boxes...
Happy early Thanksgiving!

Thank you, 

Barbie

Barbie Csider

GRANADA HIGH SCHOOL

World Language Department Chair

American Sign Language Teacher
(925) 606-4800 ext. 3542

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Happy 3-Day Weekend!

Hello Medical, Dental and Veterinary Professionals!

Next week is the last full-time week in the classroom until May 2018.  From 11/27 on, you will be at your internship site M, T, Th, F and here in the classroom on Wednesdays, AM will pick up another session, here for P2 and P3.  Everyone check your schedules and be sure to accommodate the 8 to 10 hours per week needed to reach your goal of 180 hours. There are 25 weeks of internship coming up. Do the math and remember, you must go to site at the scheduled hours!  Otherwise, I must be informed and respond to you directly about it - "talking" on the phone.

Want to be in the "Over 200 Hours Club"?  You can receive a certificate for your portfolio and for some of you, 200 hours are needed for college programs.

If you were ABSENT 11/9 - We'll help you get your CC Binder in order.  Madison K., someone offered to bring yours to you.


Reminders:

Wear your uniform MONDAY for the PHOTO!  Badge, nice hair, etc.  Just like you will look on 11/27!! 

Purchase a small notebook that fits in the pocket of your scrubs and two sets of tab/dividers for your CC binder and your portfolio. Buy extra binder paper for journaling in the binder. We will build your CC binder on Monday.

Create a NEW COVER SHEET for the window front of your CC Binder.  Use the logo from tvrop.org centered at the top and copy the rest from the original we did in class.

Put my cell# in your phone - (510) 305-5111 and communicate with me on all attendance issues, site concerns or questions you may have.  My hours are still 7am to 7pm, so be sure to anticipate
the need and contact me accordingly.  Give my number to your PARENT(s) for their phone too!!!!!

Check your VM box and greeting to ensure a message can be left and there is a professional
greeting.

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Final Exams

Hello Everyone,


For the Skills Lab on NOV 14th

The following stations will be provided and you must excel at each.  Study these areas carefully.

1. Hand washing  https://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/healthyliving/hygiene/fight-germs-wash-hands.html

2. Donning and removing PPE  - Print and study: 
     https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/PPE-Sequence.pdf

3. Vision Test - Print and study:  http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-test/snellen-chart.pdf
    Pediatrics: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/children-eye-screening

4. Vital signs - TPR BP

5. Wheelchair Safety -  Print and study: https://dmh.mo.gov/docs/dd/e4wheelchair.pdf
 
Using a Gait Belt - 
Print and study: http://www.capitalareaphn.org/assets/pdf/Transfer-Using- Gait-Belt.pdf




For your project to complete at home and due NOV 15th

Copy/complete the following in your MT Book:  (You can use a copier or write the terms/questions separately by hand) Create a cover sheet, name, date and "Final Take Home Project/Med Occs"

CH. 8   Pages 283, 284 and 285

CH. 9   Pages  317, 318 and 319

CH. 10 Pages 364, 365 and 366


FOR PARENTS:

If your son or daughter is planning to take the certification exam for Medical Assistants when they turn 18, please purchase for them the following - used is fine.

Q & A Review for Medical Assistants , 7TH EDITION

Paperback

$16.16(38 used & new)

Thank you,

Ms. Erceg

Thank You

Thank you all for today.  You were all professional and courteous for the orientation.

I also want to thank all of my helpers today.  It's crunch time and I need all the help I can get.

You are all awesome.

Love,

Ms. Erceg


p.s. See you tomorrow!

Orientation Tomorrow

Hello All,

See you all, AM and PM at 10:45 tomorrow for the orientation.  Meet here in the classroom and we'll walk over together.

Wear something presentable, have water, eat a snack before class and have a lunch ready to go.  We won't be eating from 11 to 1.  PM class, you can leave your lunch in your backpack or leave it in the classroom.  Bring your training binder with blank paper in it for note taking.


Kaiser folks: Please complete packets and get all parent signatures.

ValleyCare: Review the entire packet and Karen Lounsbury will be going over everything with you.

Veterinary/Dental:  Please be familiar with your site's website and keep me informed on your needs.

See you tomorrow.....I AM SO PROUD OF MY INTERNS.....YOU'RE GOING TO BE GREAT!

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Look Sharp!

Hi Everyone,

Wow, what a day!  You are all going to look great in your uniform and badge.  We'll go over the "entire look" on Monday.  Congratulations to all of you.  You are on your way to completing initial training and starting your intenship adventure.  STUDY your internship site's specialty area and I'll help you as well.  Go online...research!

Please write your thank you note to your site and deliver it at your internship interview, mail it with my help please or I'll deliver to Kaiser.  I will give the name of the department/person to address it to if you don't have it already. The envelope for your parent will be for your complete site info form. PLEASE let me see it before you send it...I look forward to that!!!!

Keep practicing hand washing and check this out thoroughly and PLEASE BOOKMARK:

READ and BOOKMARK:

https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/isolation/appendix/type-duration-precautions.html

COMING TO GHS CAMPUS:

11/6:  UC Santa Barbara Room 108 at lunch

11/8:  Marines here in 108 at lunch


VM box full,  VM Greeting  :-/
Fix these please.  I have already run into these problems today.  Thank you!


HOMEWORK from 11/2:  We'll cover these on Monday.   We were busy today!

1. Read the patient rights handout and highlight/circle any areas you need clarification on.
    Be ready to respond when I call on you.  Questions and/or comments will be expected so
    we can discuss the ethical and legal implications regarding these rights.

2. Read 14.1 and 14.2  -  again be ready to discuss as we continue skit development.

By the way.........Spring Forward, Fall BACK!  Set your clocks back this weekend!

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

We all have RIGHTS!

Hello All,

Exercise your patient rights, but first you have to read them!  Know that you, as a consumer, have rights as a patient, but know these for the sake of your patients. 

Read over Procedures 14.1 and 14.2 and I'll assign skit groups tomorrow.

Wash those hands!  So many illnesses can be prevented by simple hand washing.  Keep practicing!

PERMISSION SLIPS.....TURN IN TOMORROW IF I DON'T HAVE YOURS YET !!!

HOMEWORK:

1. Read the patient rights handout and highlight/circle any areas you need clarification on.
    Be ready to respond when I call on you.  Questions and/or comments will be expected so
    we can discuss the ethical and legal implications regarding these rights.

2. Read 14.1 and 14.2  -  again be ready to discuss as we begin skit development.

3. Wash your hands and teach someone, like a sibling, what you learned and feel free to view the
    videos from last night's blog again too.  

GHS:  Hey all,

Here are links to today's video el aviso:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csRgXQjeSnI&feature=youtu.be&ibss=1

From Ms. Aubel at GHS:

The Health Peer Educators Club will be promoting the Great American Vapeout (smokeout) this month to spread awareness and encourage students to not Vape/smoke.  We will be putting up posters in the classroom.

Good News!  Ms. Buckley-Schreiber had her surgery yesterday and the doctor feels it went well. She is in recovery/ICU and I know she appreciates getting your cards and a cool new Med Occs shirt of her very own.


Have a great night!

Ms. Erceg

Wash Those Hands!

Hello Everyone,

I hope you have a very nice evening.  Here's a light set of homework assignments:


Homework: 

Look out......this is gross. (this is why we sneeze into our elbow!!)

https://phil.cdc.gov/details.aspx?pid=11161


Cover Your Cough!

http://www.coughcatcher.com/cover-your-cough.php


Handwashing Videos:

Please watch these videos and start practicing!!!

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.html


Field Trip Forms!!  I need them right away..you know who you are!  There is quite a few of you.
I know some of you were absent, but be sure to have it in class tomorrow.

Make sure you have your insurance information (medical insurance) or print out your research on acquiring it on you own when you turn 18. (Just in case parents are not adding you as a dependent on their insurance).

How is your check on your vm greeting and do you have a professional looking email address?

Is your VM FULL???? Please check, an internship supervisor (or me) might be calling!!!!

Ms. Erceg