Yesterday was a blur of activity for the crew aboard Comfort as 68 patients were embarked for treatment. Additionally, the ship received additional crew members via small boats.
Our new crew members are a welcome sight. Like those on board, they have a can do attitude and are ready to help wherever they can. Some were directly involved in caring for patients within 90 minutes of their arrival.
In addition to the new crew members, we have embarked several Red Cross and Navy translators to ensure there is a clear line of communication between our doctors and the patients they are caring for.
Everyone is giving their all in this effort, not only doing the jobs that they were called to do here, but also assisting in other areas wherever they can. Sleep is a commodity that no one wants to purchase, instead pouring their all into the effort, getting just enough to maintain their sharpness to guarantee the best level of care that can be provided.
The good work continues and today will bring another wave of patients who need help, and the crew of Comfort stands ready to meet the demand from the very depth of their being.
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Great job Comfort. We all suppport u back home. We are especially proud of our team from Pensacola. NHP PAO sends.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to find out if a field engineer from Johnson & Johnson made it to the ship. I know that commmuniction is difficult but if anyone can get a message to Ted Glass I would appreciate it. He is working on the chemistry analyzers in the lab.
ReplyDeleteI just separated from the Nurse Corps this summer. I would like to speak to someone about what needs to be done to volunteer on the Comfort. Do you have a POC? I haven't had any success thus far. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteirene53: Did Ted ever contact you?
ReplyDeleteLori: As of right now we are not accepting any volunteers on board. However, there are several agencies here that I'm certain could benefit from your expertise.
ReplyDeleteYes, thank you. As he was preparing to leave he found that his cell phone worked on the flight deck. He made it home safely. He was in awe of the hard working, dedicated people onboard the Comfort. He is proud to have been a part in a small way to help so many people. Thank you for all that you are doing!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I want to say thank you for all that you and the crew are doing in and for Haiti. I will forever be gratefull. Can you please tell me how do we contact family members that are transported to the ship for treatment? A love one was sent there on this specific date January 23 and we have yet to receive any news of or from him. It's almost like he vanished on the ship. His name is Gerd F. Belizaire and he may have been inpatient under Goin Belizaire (from ear say...).
ReplyDeleteThank you.
tiplume: There are two telephone hotlines for families and relatives to contact regarding patients on the ship. The numbers are 3492-6468 and 3492-6470
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