SM-UCLA Geriatric Ward
The inpatient Geriatric service consists of two teams, each comprised of an attending physician and two residents (PGY-3). Resident take overnight call very 4 days and are expected to have a high level of responsibility and independence.
Goals & Objectives
Orientation
Please go to the UCLA MedRes site for the rotation nuts & bolts, as well as the most up-to-date helpful hints for your RR rotation. Link here: UCLA Medres Inpatient Rotations
Before You Start
- Complete CareConnect training if this is your first time working in the UCLA Health System.
- Make sure you receive MedNet and CareConnect access. Please contact CareConnect at 310-267-2273 if you haven’t logged-in in over 30 days to remove any block on your account prior to your start date and try logging in to ensure access.
- Information for Duo is found here: https://mednet.uclahealth.org/multi-factor-authentication.
- Contact Amanda Lozano at AmandaLozano@mednet.ucla.edu and cc Libby Shin at LShin@mednet.ucla.edu if you have not gotten a welcome email the Monday before starting your rotation.
Adding your virtual pager to CareConnect:
- Contact CareConnect IT: 310-267-CARE (2273)
- Ask to add you virtual pager to the Care Team List, so that you can be contacted regarding patient care issues.
When You Start
- Please arrive at the following location to receive signout from the night float resident: Geriatrics Rounding Room (5NW 5245) by 7am
- The UCLA online paging system is located at https://mednet.uclahealth.org/. Click on the “paging” link under the Quick Links on the top left.
Important Information
- Olive View Housestaff: Submit duty hours and procedures performed on this rotation in the Olive View MedHub portal.
- If you have any questions, please stop by the UCLA Chiefs office (Room G230A) or call the OV Chiefs at x74411
