On-call room
On-call room
The on-call room (pronunciation: /ɒn kɔːl ruːm/) is a specific area in a hospital or other medical facility where healthcare professionals, particularly residents and interns, rest or sleep during their on-call shifts.
Etymology
The term "on-call room" is derived from the phrase "on call," which refers to the practice of being readily available to provide a service, especially in a professional context. The word "room" is from the Old English rūm, meaning "space" or "place."
Description
An on-call room typically contains basic amenities such as a bed, desk, and bathroom facilities. It serves as a temporary living space for healthcare professionals who are required to stay within the hospital premises during their on-call shifts. These shifts can last up to 24 hours, during which the healthcare professional must be ready to respond to any emergencies or patient needs.
Related Terms
- On-call: A term used to describe the status of being readily available to provide a service, especially in a professional context.
- Residents: Doctors who have completed their medical degree and are now receiving specialized training in a specific medical field.
- Interns: Doctors who are in their first year of residency training.
- Hospital: A healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
- Medical facility: A place where medical practitioners treat patients.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on On-call room
- Wikipedia's article - On-call room
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