RE: Cell phone use in PT area

[Guest guest]

That's Easy!!!

Tell your employees they can't use cell phones in the PT area.

Kevyn Soupiset, PT

Larned, KS

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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[Guest guest]

That's Easy!!!

Tell your employees they can't use cell phones in the PT area.

Kevyn Soupiset, PT

Larned, KS

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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[Guest guest]

That's Easy!!!

Tell your employees they can't use cell phones in the PT area.

Kevyn Soupiset, PT

Larned, KS

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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[Guest guest]

We have a posted policy that cell phones are to to be used in the waiting room

or treatment area.Patients werer answering phones during evals and treatment.

This is ditracting to the therapist and annoying other patients.

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

To: " PTManager " <PTManager >

Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 8:26 AM

 

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically OP

clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones ringing

during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval. 

Thanks!

  Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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[Guest guest]

great question , we have been having the same problem. we have signs up and

in large letters on the sign in sheet and still, pt's accept calls and make

calls in treatment.

someone must have something that works. trying not to reprimand in front of

all, but maybe that's what need be done

Mark Niles PT, MS, CSCS

Orthopedic Specialists PA

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Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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[Guest guest]

Out therapists are required to keep them out of the clinic/ treatment area. We

require vibration mode. For patients , we ask that they turn them off during

treatment.

________________________________

From: PTManager on behalf of Hill

Sent: Fri 11/6/2009 11:26 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically OP

clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones ringing

during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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[Guest guest]

We have posted signs and we will ask them not to talk on the phone.

This is a medical office. Tell them to get off the phone. This is not

their place of business.

Ruchin, PT, DPT

Atlanta Rehabilitation and Performance Center, Inc.

bruchin@...

www.atlantarehab.com <http://www.atlantarehab.com/>

Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and

disrespect by phones ringing during treatment and even folks answering

them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

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F:

[Guest guest]

We put up several signs that say: " So you can receive the highest

quality of care, please no cell phone usage. " They are in the waiting

room and at other prominent places in the dept. This has dec usage and

everyone has been respectful about turning them off, even during

evaluations.

Sara Ehlert, PT

North Valley Hospital

Whitefish, MT

Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and

disrespect by phones ringing during treatment and even folks answering

them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Great question . Our clinic has also seen an increase in cell

phone use by patients. We have a no cell phone use policy. Signs are

posted in the waiting room and the patient treatment areas. This helps

to some degree, but there will always be the patients who ignore the

signs. We politely ask the patient not to use their cell phone as this

interferes with their care and disrupts the other patient's in the

clinic

If a patient is on ice or estim and is not too loud we tend to ignore

this. More people are texting so it is less disruptive.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Meg Madden, PT

Outpatient Manager Rehab Services

St. 's Medical Center

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 11:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and

disrespect by phones ringing during treatment and even folks answering

them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Great question . Our clinic has also seen an increase in cell

phone use by patients. We have a no cell phone use policy. Signs are

posted in the waiting room and the patient treatment areas. This helps

to some degree, but there will always be the patients who ignore the

signs. We politely ask the patient not to use their cell phone as this

interferes with their care and disrupts the other patient's in the

clinic

If a patient is on ice or estim and is not too loud we tend to ignore

this. More people are texting so it is less disruptive.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Meg Madden, PT

Outpatient Manager Rehab Services

St. 's Medical Center

phone:

fax:

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________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 11:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and

disrespect by phones ringing during treatment and even folks answering

them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Great question . Our clinic has also seen an increase in cell

phone use by patients. We have a no cell phone use policy. Signs are

posted in the waiting room and the patient treatment areas. This helps

to some degree, but there will always be the patients who ignore the

signs. We politely ask the patient not to use their cell phone as this

interferes with their care and disrupts the other patient's in the

clinic

If a patient is on ice or estim and is not too loud we tend to ignore

this. More people are texting so it is less disruptive.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Meg Madden, PT

Outpatient Manager Rehab Services

St. 's Medical Center

phone:

fax:

P Please consider the environment before printing this email.

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 11:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and

disrespect by phones ringing during treatment and even folks answering

them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

,

This is generally not a problem for me personally since I work mainly with

Geriatrics, However I have been at Dr. offices where a sign is posted at the

desk and several other areas that cell phones are to be turned off, even that

they interfere with medical equipment. (which I am not sure about) It is

unfortunate it has come to this, but if they are more interested in answering a

friends call instead of your question, what are their prospects for recovery?

It's getting out of control.

On another note, are the patients getting the idea it might be OK if staff is

answering their cell phones, even if it is a physician? Maybe the staff can

leave their phone w/ the front desk then they are being " interrupted " by the

assistant, old fashion style!

What about making it a game? maybe " every cell phone ring means that person

needs to bring in 2 cookies next visit " Include staff with this.

Just some thought.

Priestap

Centric Therapy

Michigan

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To: PTManager

From: hilljeremy@...

Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:26:47 -0800

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We have a sign hanging up in the waiting room asking people to turn their

cell phones off. Those that are awaiting an important call and let us know

are asked to put it on vibrate. Been doing it for a year without incident

or complaint even in a community with a lot of very overworked and stressed

out folks. Everyone understands and as long as you do it with respect, it

seems to not be a problem.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

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Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We have a sign hanging up in the waiting room asking people to turn their

cell phones off. Those that are awaiting an important call and let us know

are asked to put it on vibrate. Been doing it for a year without incident

or complaint even in a community with a lot of very overworked and stressed

out folks. Everyone understands and as long as you do it with respect, it

seems to not be a problem.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowell@...

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We have a sign hanging up in the waiting room asking people to turn their

cell phones off. Those that are awaiting an important call and let us know

are asked to put it on vibrate. Been doing it for a year without incident

or complaint even in a community with a lot of very overworked and stressed

out folks. Everyone understands and as long as you do it with respect, it

seems to not be a problem.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowell@...

This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or

CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Hill

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:27 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Because our practitioners work in a pool we have a privacy statement. No

phones are allowed because they are all cameras now! Photos of what's going

on in the gym, or locker room, or pool are prohibited. Our privacy

statement is on the website - free - if you want to see it:

http://www.atri.org/articles/PrivacyFinal2pg.pdf.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of andrew priestap

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 3:16 PM

To: ptmanager

Subject: RE: Cell phone use in PT area

,

This is generally not a problem for me personally since I work mainly with

Geriatrics, However I have been at Dr. offices where a sign is posted at the

desk and several other areas that cell phones are to be turned off, even

that they interfere with medical equipment. (which I am not sure about) It

is unfortunate it has come to this, but if they are more interested in

answering a friends call instead of your question, what are their prospects

for recovery? It's getting out of control.

On another note, are the patients getting the idea it might be OK if staff

is answering their cell phones, even if it is a physician? Maybe the staff

can leave their phone w/ the front desk then they are being " interrupted " by

the assistant, old fashion style!

What about making it a game? maybe " every cell phone ring means that person

needs to bring in 2 cookies next visit " Include staff with this.

Just some thought.

Priestap

Centric Therapy

Michigan

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To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

From: hilljeremy@... <mailto:hilljeremy%40bellsouth.net>

Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:26:47 -0800

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Because our practitioners work in a pool we have a privacy statement. No

phones are allowed because they are all cameras now! Photos of what's going

on in the gym, or locker room, or pool are prohibited. Our privacy

statement is on the website - free - if you want to see it:

http://www.atri.org/articles/PrivacyFinal2pg.pdf.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of andrew priestap

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 3:16 PM

To: ptmanager

Subject: RE: Cell phone use in PT area

,

This is generally not a problem for me personally since I work mainly with

Geriatrics, However I have been at Dr. offices where a sign is posted at the

desk and several other areas that cell phones are to be turned off, even

that they interfere with medical equipment. (which I am not sure about) It

is unfortunate it has come to this, but if they are more interested in

answering a friends call instead of your question, what are their prospects

for recovery? It's getting out of control.

On another note, are the patients getting the idea it might be OK if staff

is answering their cell phones, even if it is a physician? Maybe the staff

can leave their phone w/ the front desk then they are being " interrupted " by

the assistant, old fashion style!

What about making it a game? maybe " every cell phone ring means that person

needs to bring in 2 cookies next visit " Include staff with this.

Just some thought.

Priestap

Centric Therapy

Michigan

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To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

From: hilljeremy@... <mailto:hilljeremy%40bellsouth.net>

Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:26:47 -0800

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Because our practitioners work in a pool we have a privacy statement. No

phones are allowed because they are all cameras now! Photos of what's going

on in the gym, or locker room, or pool are prohibited. Our privacy

statement is on the website - free - if you want to see it:

http://www.atri.org/articles/PrivacyFinal2pg.pdf.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of andrew priestap

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 3:16 PM

To: ptmanager

Subject: RE: Cell phone use in PT area

,

This is generally not a problem for me personally since I work mainly with

Geriatrics, However I have been at Dr. offices where a sign is posted at the

desk and several other areas that cell phones are to be turned off, even

that they interfere with medical equipment. (which I am not sure about) It

is unfortunate it has come to this, but if they are more interested in

answering a friends call instead of your question, what are their prospects

for recovery? It's getting out of control.

On another note, are the patients getting the idea it might be OK if staff

is answering their cell phones, even if it is a physician? Maybe the staff

can leave their phone w/ the front desk then they are being " interrupted " by

the assistant, old fashion style!

What about making it a game? maybe " every cell phone ring means that person

needs to bring in 2 cookies next visit " Include staff with this.

Just some thought.

Priestap

Centric Therapy

Michigan

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To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

From: hilljeremy@... <mailto:hilljeremy%40bellsouth.net>

Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:26:47 -0800

Subject: Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the feedback regarding patient cell phone usage in PT treatment

areas. I'll definitely be posting a sign. Any suggestions on kind, but effective

wording?

Hill, PT, DPT

Meridian, MS

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Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the feedback regarding patient cell phone usage in PT treatment

areas. I'll definitely be posting a sign. Any suggestions on kind, but effective

wording?

Hill, PT, DPT

Meridian, MS

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the feedback regarding patient cell phone usage in PT treatment

areas. I'll definitely be posting a sign. Any suggestions on kind, but effective

wording?

Hill, PT, DPT

Meridian, MS

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Here's what we use:

With respect and privacy to others in the waiting room and treatment

area, we ask that you do not use your cell phone or cell phone camera in

the department. If possible, please set your cell phone ringer to

vibrate to avoid disturbing patients/ visitors. Thank you for your

cooperation.

Kimberley R. Palma

Business Manager of Operations

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN)

320 Main Street, 2nd Floor

Manchester, CT 06040

Tel:

Fax:

Pager:

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of hilljeremy@...

Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 9:29 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Re: Cell phone use in PT area

Thanks for all the feedback regarding patient cell phone usage in PT

treatment areas. I'll definitely be posting a sign. Any suggestions on

kind, but effective wording?

Hill, PT, DPT

Meridian, MS

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by

phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F:

[Guest guest]

Here's what we use:

With respect and privacy to others in the waiting room and treatment

area, we ask that you do not use your cell phone or cell phone camera in

the department. If possible, please set your cell phone ringer to

vibrate to avoid disturbing patients/ visitors. Thank you for your

cooperation.

Kimberley R. Palma

Business Manager of Operations

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN)

320 Main Street, 2nd Floor

Manchester, CT 06040

Tel:

Fax:

Pager:

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of hilljeremy@...

Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 9:29 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Re: Cell phone use in PT area

Thanks for all the feedback regarding patient cell phone usage in PT

treatment areas. I'll definitely be posting a sign. Any suggestions on

kind, but effective wording?

Hill, PT, DPT

Meridian, MS

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

Cell phone use in PT area

How does everyone address cell phone use in the PT area, most

specifically

OP clinic? We have noticed an escalation of use, and disrespect by

phones

ringing during treatment and even folks answering them during an eval.

Thanks!

Hill, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinic Director/ GP-WorkWell On-Site Therapy

Provider

Professional Therapy Services

1001 14th Street, Suite A

Meridian, MS 39301

P:

F: