November 2007
Katrina
Dennis
,
RN
Unit 62
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta
,
GA
United States

 

 

 

We had a patient who, when she was admitted, had a very strong odor coming from the room. Initially, they thought the odor was from the patient. It turn out it was the patient's sister. Katrina was able to talk with the sister and found out that she had a medical need but was afraid to see the doctor. Katrina got the number of the physician and called and set an appointment for the patient's sister. She went beyond to assist the patient's sister.