I was Lead EMT on a call one Friday evening for a lift assist. A 74 year old man that could not walk or stand, had complete alzheimer dimentia, and was soaked in urine.
His caregiver quit as soon as we walked in the door.
The ambulance crew didn't want to transport because he wasn't hurt. I said that he would die if left with nobody until Monday, he didn't even know his last name or birthday. I finally convinced the ambulance crew to transport or it might be a code 100 by Monday
I think I made the right call. The hospital has social workers that can help.
His caregiver quit as soon as we walked in the door.
The ambulance crew didn't want to transport because he wasn't hurt. I said that he would die if left with nobody until Monday, he didn't even know his last name or birthday. I finally convinced the ambulance crew to transport or it might be a code 100 by Monday
I think I made the right call. The hospital has social workers that can help.