Orientation: UHNBC ED Dept
This page contains essential information about the UHNBC ED dept. If you are completing a rotation or elective, please review each section and complete the form at the end of the page.
Shifts
We currently have 8 daily shift times (As of August 2023)
Acute
0330-0930 6hr
0630-1430 8hr
0830-1630 8hr
1230-2030 8hr
1530-2330 8hr
1930-0330 8hr
2300-0700 8hr
Workload
6.5 hour shift with variable start times
1200-1830
1300-1930
1400-2030
1500-2130
1600-2230
The physician at the back end of their acute shift is the code responder.
Acute shifts are primarily focused on seeing the higher acuity and more complex patients, and transition to minor treatment for a portion of the shift.
Workload shifts are primarily focused on seeing CTAS IIIs.
Your shift time is the same as a staff physicians. You will work together for that shift.
See the 5 links below for further orientation information.
Have you completed the modules above? If yes, please complete the confirmation form below. We recommend that you come early on your first day (or day prior to your shift) to familiarize yourself with the department and make sure your passwords work.