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.