Taha

Subject: Non-disciplinary peer review First, Hello to all my fellow practitioners. I hope that all is well with you and your families and of course work. Going forward, when we first become practitioners, the NREMT informs us that part of our responsibilities are to police our ranks in an effort to maintain the integrity of our profession. However, I do not take this to literally mean that I must become an avid whistle blower. Less face it we’ve all made mistakes to varying degrees and if you have not, then consider yourself fortunate and keep up the good work. On the other hand, be big enough to cowboy up and admit it when you do error because you learn as you go and the truth is going to come out in the wash any way. Plus, we in EMS have been presumably endowed with that special spark of empathy that emanates from within that says “Not on my watch, I’m here to help!” This being said, whom better to sort out the issues of the practitioners that put it on the line, then the practitioners that put it on the line. So to the matter of your questions: Does it work? I say yes, if the team member is dedicated to the profession, they will want to improve through internal as well as external efforts. Is it worth the time? I say yes, if the member has the ability to understand that it’s not just about them but rather, the patient, their partner and or team and the profession as a whole. In addition, the member may have external matters weighing heavily upon them to the point that it is becoming difficult for them to practice, and a sincere intervention performed by team members that the person knows and trust may unearth these matters and allow the team member to get things in order before its too late. Besides, it’s never good to keep things bottled up. Cons to peer review: The results of the peer-review could determine that: Team member may not take the intervention seriously and or does not fill comfortable enough to discuss problems in a peer review forum. Team member may not be dedicated to the profession. Team member may lack the ability to place others before themselves. Hope This Helps, T.