Pandemic, Short Staffing, Record Call Volume, Oh MY!

 

It's really like every day is a full moon lately isn't it? The Call Volume has been incredible, we and our colleagues are burnt out, book offs are at an all time high, and the level of staff off on physical or mental health injury is higher than it's ever been. I want you to know that I see you! 

I see everyone of you. I see you SHOWING UP wherever you are, including if you are off! This last two years has stolen so much from all of YOU! I see you! At work, you are tired, you are angry, you are hurting. I. SEE. YOU. 

The point of this post is that the only thing we have left to rely on is one another! Management has failed us, the government is determined to destroy us, our biggest fans have turned against us and the only people who appreciate anything we do, are our patients in the moment they need us. I want us to change our thinking! We have to be fully aware of each other. 

You are way too important to be left out here on your own. You have worked your ass off during this pandemic and you deserve to be recognized, however don't hold your breath. It seems that there are people that would like that work to be unrecognized. But I recognize you! You have pushed yourself beyond the limits of your believed end and found new strength and resilience. I am so proud of every one of you, as you continued to show up day after day, and continued to bust your ass. You still generate high positive patient satisfaction. I have not forgotten those of you that were injured, and had to take a rest. You pushed yourself further than the rest of us, and your health and healing is the ONLY thing you should focus on! DO NOT push yourself back to work, HEAL FULLY PLEASE! 

There is no more message to this post other than, I SEE YOU! I see our newest staff, coming in, and immediately being thrown into the fire! I see you excelling despite the lack of support that is there. I see you excelling through equipment failures, truck failures, shift disruptions, partner book offs and more! I want everyone to know that I am here for you! If you need to talk, or at least know you are supported in some way, I am here! Keep being the amazing paramedics and health care staff that you already are. YOU have NOTHING TO PROVE! If you are hurting and have had too much and need to take time for you and your family and time for healing, TAKE IT!!! 

Thank you for continuing to follow me and read what I write, this article was a long wait, and I will always continue to try to be more consistent. If you got some value or you want people to know they are seen, please like, comment and share this post with everyone!