We are just curious as to how other acute care hospitals handle treatment on Saturday and Sunday.  Is every patient generally seen or do you see certain diagnosis?  Do you see every patient on both days?  Also what is your staffing on the weekend?  Does staffing issues affect what patients are seen?  Any info appreciated!  Thanks

At the hospital I work at, we typically have 4 staff on Saturday (either 2 P.T's and 2 PTA's, or 3 P.T.'s and 1 PTA) and then 3 staff on Saturday (Fully staffed during the week there are 7-9 PT's and PTA's).  We prioritize by both diagnosis and if pts were missed during the week.  Our ortho patients get seen first.  The total joint replacements get seen twice each day per protocol.  Then we tend to try to see neuro patients, cardiac patients, and amputees.  They typically only get seen either Sat or Sun.  Of course, a patient's needs are always foremost.  If some one with a dianosis other than the ones listed above would benefit from weekend treatment, every effort is made to see all the patients who need treatment.

I work in a small acute care hospital.  We are currently providing full coverage on weekends, although we are short-staffed during the week so it tends to balance out.  Previously I have worked in acute care hospitals in PA where they followed a model pretty much like the one listed above.