1. This week in dialysis was plagued by illness. Not mine, but the people around me. The technician was fighting off a cold for the whole week. He had enough sense to wear a mask, but it was still unsettling when he was coughing right over me. And on top of that, the guy next to me kept sneezing and coughing all night the last two sessions. Are there any guidelines for this kind of thing?
2. I switched to nocturnal dialysis about three weeks ago, and must note that the staff pays more attention to detail than the daytime staff. I understand that the day-time staff has to deal with a much more diverse (read much less manageable) patient population; with that said, the difference is astounding. My new schedule creates a scheduling conflict which will cause me to miss up to the last 30 minutes of each conference call going forward. I would suggest that nothing be done on either end to ameliorate this condition for the moment.
3. Fire drill on 11/8 at 11:45PM. Unintentional - the cleaning crew in the parking garage set off the alarm. I was pleased that a week prior Lakshmi had walked me through the emergency disconnect procedure at my insistence. Of course, that was the first thing that I practiced in my mind. We did not have to disconnect. Again, I must note that Lakshmi gave me the option to do so if I wished. Staff kept us informed to the best of their ability every step of the way. I have to say that I was pleased with the way it was handled.
4. Thanksgiving scheduling seems to be a bit of a clusterfock. Every option presented was a bad one. All parties involved are looking out for their own best interests. Patients want Thursday off. Staff wants Thursday off. Admin wants to toe the budgetary line. I just want to be dialyzed in routine fashion. So far this is a huge reason for me to get off of the hemo machine and consider other options.
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