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Monday, January 28, 2008 |
Have you ever wondered what happens to the little kids who constantly scrape their knees and elbows? How are they treated?
More than 50 nurses provide care at three of Disney’s Anaheim locations — one of the Disney hotels, as well as the Disneyland and California Adventure theme parks — attending to the medical needs of everyone from guests to shop workers to costumed characters. Nurses also roam the grounds of the two other Disney hotels, the Downtown Disney shopping area, and all parking and backstage areas.
The majority of cases we typically see are minor abrasions, lacerations, headaches, and blisters. During the summer months we see a lot of heat-related cases. Although we provide basic first aid services, we do more than just hand out Band-Aids. We train extensively on various response situations to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients. - Cheryl Talamantes, RN, BSN, guest service manager for guest health at Disneyland
Should an incident require a higher level of care, Disney nurses work with paramedics from the Anaheim Fire Department, who are also stationed onsite, and who can transport patients to a local hospital emergency department...
Our Disney nurses are considered first responders, which means we report to the location of an ill or injured guest or cast member and immediately begin to assess the incident. The nurse will then either treat and release in the area, or bring the patient back to the appropriate health location for rest or further treatment. If an illness or injury requires more than basic first aid, we begin an emergency response to transport the patient to a local hospital. - Cheryl Talamantes
If a guest at Disney faints or collapses on a balmy Southern California day, a nurse arrives on site long before anyone can dial 911.
The first aid locations at California Adventure and Disneyland resemble state-of-the-art urgent care clinics, complete with treatment rooms and a full array of medical equipment. Disney nurses find their jobs rewarding as they work behind the scenes to ensure guests enjoy themselves.
This is just another reason why Disney is the best place on Earth.
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