Being Subpoenaed as a Health Unit Coordinator (Video)

I recently received a subpoena while working as a Health Unit Coordinator. I was subpoenaed because my name was on the chart, and they wanted to speak with everyone whose name appeared on it. The case was from a patient in our hospital a few years ago. Needless to say, I didn't remember anything about the case.

I went to the predeposition with the hospital's attorney, which was an eye-opener. He pointed to the printed chart and asked me why I did this and why I did that. I answered honestly and truthfully.

He then explained to me what to expect from the real deposition. Ultimately, I wasn't required to show up because my involvement with the patient was zero, and my name appearing on the chart was for documentation.

What To Do When You Are Subpoenaed As A Health Unit Coordinator (Video)

I recently received a subpoena while working as a Health Unit Coordinator. I was subpoenaed because my name was on the chart, and they wanted to speak with everyone whose name appeared. The case was from a patient in our hospital a few years ago. I didn't remember anything about the case.

I went to the predeposition with the hospital's attorney, which was an eye-opener. He pointed to the printed chart and asked me why I did this and why I did that. I answered honestly and truthfully.

He then explained to me what to expect from the real deposition. Ultimately, I wasn't required to show up because my involvement with the patient was zero, and my name appearing on the chart was for documentation.

So, tell me, have you ever been subpoenaed while working as a HUC?