Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

• Provide appropriate sign out of the Medicine Service to covering residentwhen going to afternoon continuity clinic. To facilitate this, the seniorresident will have his/her afternoon continuity clinic blocked off for thefirst time slot and the resident will not be expected at clinic until 2:00 pm.(Note: Only the senior resident on IMS will have clinic schedule blockedfor this purpose).Junior resident duties:• Admit patients from the ED and other sources as assigned by the seniorresident• Follow those patients each day with assistance as needed from the seniorresident and attending.• Update computer sign out notes daily• Call for any needed specialty consults• Follow-up on all lab and imaging tests ordered, and on informationprovided by consultantsResident Duties on Weekends and Holidays - coverage of patients on the serviceFirst call:• The first call residents on each service who are coming on andgoing off will divide up the patients on the service, see them withthe assistance of the second call resident and attending, and writedaily progress notes.• First call residents are responsible for dictating an H&P at the timeof every new admission.Second call (if applicable):• The second call resident will see all new admits and review ordersand notes. He will also be responsible for assigning admissions tothe service.Third call (if applicable)• The third call resident will be available for assistance/supervisionas needed. (Also see Call Policy)* Weekday sign out to the resident on call will be between 5-5:30 p.m.Clinical duties for residents working at Mercy Family Health Center mustbe completed prior to attending sign out.* Any changes to the call schedule should be made at least two weeks inadvance.* The senior resident will contact the oncoming preceptor about roundingand communicate this information to the rest of the team at least one dayin advance.Short Call (if applicable)• From 7 am until 10 am on weekends, this resident assists withinpatient rounds.Page 54 of 153C:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc