On Monday, September 15, I attended an orientation at San Ramon Regional Hospital, the site of my medical internship. This orientation initiated all of the new hospital employees and interns. From 8:30 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon, I listened to lecture after lecture about important matters such as patients rights, attitudes that one should have while on the job, and about the importance of hand washing! The presenters stressed to us how dirty hospitals are; we are required to use hand sanitizer every time we enter and leave a patient's room in order to avoid spreading hospital acquired diseases to patients. Did you know that a hospital's computer had more germs than a toilet seat? Disgusting, right?
At this orientation, my fellow Cal High peers and I were surrounded by many registered nurses. It was amazing to sit amongst adults who have already completed their medical education. One of the presenters at this orientation was the CEO of San Ramon Regional, Gary Sloan. He shared his values about his hospital and stressed the importance of having good manners to visitors as well as to always have a smile on your face. He welcomed everyone to his medical team with open arms.
Furthermore, I received the name of my intern preceptor at this orientation as well as the unit that I will be working at. I am interning in the telemetry unit which is a serious unit in the hospital; it's not as serious as the ICU but still very menacing. I am very excited to be interning this year and to be expanding my knowledge in the field of medicine. This will be a great experience that I will never forget!
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