End of Shift Tasks
The following tasks are the responsibility of each intern. Some tasks are specific to individual clinic sites. Please discuss with your clinical supervisor if you have any questions or concerns regarding expectations during your shift.
In the Treatment Room
- Dispose of unused, opened and exposed needle packets in a sharps container and return unused unopened needles to closet
- Clean treatment table and countertop with disinfectant
- Remove clean field paper and wipe clean field surface with disinfectant
- Clean the kidney basin
- Report sharps containers or bio-hazard waste containers that are at fill capacity to the ACM Chair of Clinic Faculty.
- Turn off all electrical equipment (infra-red lamps, heaters and CD players)
- Remove liner containing soiled laundry when it is more than half full and transport laundry to collection site
- Search the floor for dropped items; pick up any needle packaging, tubes or insert tabs that may have dropped onto the floor, using Magic Wand as a final step.
- Complete OSHA Housekeeping Log
In the Conference Room and Dispensary Work Rooms (For All Interns)
- Complete patient files, sign and submit to receptionist
- Clean work areas
- Replace clinic reference books
In the Dispensary (CM Students)
- Submit all prescriptions at least 30 minutes prior to end of the shift
- Complete patient files, route to supervisor for orders, review and signatures
- Clean up any messes in your own areas
- Assist dispensary assistant if needed
- Put away forms and replace clinic reference books