First Late Entry

I told you so. I knew trying to post every day would be hard for me. Also, the picture thing is not easy. Most of the time I learn something at work and it's a little tough in the middle of an investigative interview to ask to take a picture. So this post will be naked, and hopefully I can do some pictures for upcoming lessons. Here are the things I learned over the past couple of days:

Wednesday, Jan 7:
I learned the joy of having wonderful friends. This is probably more of a re-learn, but if you'll remember my rules for this project, I can learn anything I want. And Wednesday I was smacked in the face with this truth: God has surrounded me with wonderful, genuine friends. I had to give a presentation at work on Wednesday morning and I had been nervous about it for two weeks. A number of my friends knew about it and took the time on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning to check in with me, offer me an encouraging word, or pray for me. It's really humbling to know that people are behind me and supportive of me. And Wednesday when I went in to give my presentation, I was cool as a cucumber! I know the prayers and well-wishes from my friends and family were instrumental in that. I couldn't have done it without them.

Thursday, Jan 8:
I learned what a Medical Hold is. Let's say you call 911 and they come to your house. They check you out and you feel fine and decide that you don't want to go to the hospital. You can refuse transport to the ER. The responders cannot kidnap you, so they have to listen to your wishes. In order to release themselves and the hospital from liability, the responders call in a refusal to the hospital, which basically means they call the ER doctor and explain what is happening. They give details on the your condition and explain that the you have refused transport to the hospital. The ER doctor then has to clear it- meaning they have to say they will support the decision for the paramedics to leave. Then you have to sign paperwork saying you refused transport and you release all medical personnel from liability in the event something else happens. BUT, if the doctor doesn't feel comfortable with the decision, they can issue an M-1 Medical Hold. That essentially authorizes the EMTs to kidnap you from your house and take you to the hospital for medical care.

Clearly, you can see why I don't have a picture for this. It's a hypothetical situation (which, according to 30 Rock, is like lying to your brain).

Today is not nearly over. I will post later with today's lesson.