I'm afraid I'm going to get furloughed.

[Laffy Kat]

The HMO where I've been employed for the last 5-1/2 years closed 21 of its clinics in order to streamline the process for COVID. One minute we are getting word from management telling us to remember we are considered "essential" and the next minute we hear they don't know where to put all of us. I sat around a speciality floor today with another employee and we did not check in one patient. All the speciality appnts had been cancelled/rescheduled. I will probably be triaging tomorrow at least part of the day. The union is working on it. I guess I'll know more tomorrow. It's nerve-racking.

[magicarpet]

1. Oh jeez,.. hoping the best for you.

[MustLoveBeagles]

2. Oh no

I'm sorry to hear that. Best of luck to you Laffy Kat.

[dweller]

3. streamline the process for Covid19?

how do you streamline a steamroller ?

wait til friday and the #'s are pouring in..


✌🏼

[frazzled]

5. Most doctors are seeing emergencies only

I got a message from my ophthalmologist’s office today to say they would be seeing emergencies only, and were overwhelmed with calls. The suggested teleconferencing for most issues.

Everyday doctors are, of necessity, limiting nonessential in-office appointments. As they should.

[marble falls]

4. Can't imagine there are enough medical personel for whats coming. File for unemployment ...

as soon as you get a letter. We're all going to make. We just need to keep in touch. Stay well.

[MLAA]

6. Good luck, dear Laffy Kat!

Thinking of you 🙂

[TheBlackAdder]

7. Remember: When you hear "Business as Usual," that means firing with minimal State Mandated Notice.

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They say "Business as Usual" so people don't jump ship or start looking for a job.

Then, when the minimum lead-time to announce a furlough or firing, they'll drop that hammer.

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