Shoshone Medical Center

Tim here,, the shoshne medical center has the best staff of Dr's and Nurses i have been rushed for trauma from a fall, my wife has been here a few times and the staff were very caring.nI recommend this hospital as one of the best....nEspecially the night staff.

Overall, I am not impressed with my local hospital. When I was a kid, it was fine. The doctors and nurses stayed for a long time and cared about their patients. Now, I honestly can't say that so much.nnI came in through the ER with severe vomiting, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea via ambulance. Both the EMRs and ER was told I am partially deaf. Apparently this fact was not related to the ER doctor. Ochoa, I believe, is his name. My fiance was able to come in and relay information as I was doing everything I could to just breathe and not lose my non-existent cookies. The doctor kept asking questions with his back turned toward me and then asked my fiance why I didn't answer. He tried to tell the doctor I was just trying to breathe and didn't even give him a chance to mention I might not be hearing him.nnThe EMTs had already started an IV line and I was informed I was extremely dehydrated. I was also told all my symptoms were those of a Covid positive diagnosis. (I'm not). The ER doctor finally discussed my case with an attending physician and it was decided I would be admitted. I was given medications for nausea and dizziness.nnMost of the nurses were fine enough. I was pretty out of it the first day, but I did have a chance to meet Dr. Backman, the attending. He was EXCELLENT!nnThe nurses in the ER said my fiance could bring my medication dosette so I could have my own meds instead of the hospital providing them. They were provided a list by me and confirmed with my pharmacist.nnThe first night I didn't have any of my regular medications as I couldn't hold them down. The next morning I was given two medications out of eight. I also have diabetes and my glucose was tested repeatedly, but I was never given anything for it. I mentioned the orher meds to my nurse and she said the two she was giving me were for my blood pressure. I mentioned my diuretics for edema and guess when they finally decided to give those to me. 5:00 PM! Yeah, right.nnOne nurse kept pushing for me to be discharged because all I had been doing was sleeping and I could do that at home. Yes, I slept, but I also hadn't been diagnosed and was still dizzy and nauseous.nnFortunately, a physical therapist was called in to assess me as this is an area she specializes in. At first she thought I had some loose crystals in my ear, making me dizzy. She treated me for that and it seemed to help some, but it turned out my case was more complicated than that. My eyes couldn't focus and lock so they were moving even when at rest. She and Dr. Backman decided I should stay another night, much to the chagrin of the one nurse.nnThat night I had my dosette and took my regular medications, but not without resistance on the part of the nursing staff, not to mention the pharmacist who also said no insulin. I don't take insulin, but another drug. l insisted I receive my shot and the conversation had to be documented.nnThe next day was another round of disagreements regarding medications because the list wasn't consistent. Dr. Backman said I could take what I was supposed to take. The nurses didn't lock up my dosette until that morning.nnEventually when I was discharged, I was given some antibiotics to tide me over until the pharmacy opened. These medications were expired and the nurse told me they were probably still fine.nnExpired medications, inconsistent information and communication, and argumentative nurses did not make for a pleasant weekend.nnBy the way, I have a medical background and a Masters degree in Social Work, so I am more than familiar with patients rights and believe in patient advocacy. This is not how a hospital should be managed.nnIncidentally, I was finally diagnosed with a very deep ear infection that damaged my vestibular nerve. My brain now has to recalibrate itself so I can maintain balance. It made the room spin and gave me double vision. Going home at that time was not a safe option as I didn't have enough assistance at that time.

Will not help you, i arrived severely dehydrated and very sick had to leave work early, did absolutely nothing not even blood work or an IV to make sure. I was profiled prior to even being seen and it felt as if the doctor literally read off a script to me. Scary in a way to know i wont be helped even if i believe i am having heart attack

my son went in and seen Teirza Bristow she was so kind and talk to him on his level. What a great place!!!

Unfortunately I have had to be rushed to this hospital a couple of times. I dont even know why. The two times I can remember, they did nothing but make things worse. They weren't able to get an IV in me my arms were so bruised and rashy from their attempts. The last time I got rushed there they thought I was having an ectopic pregnancy and wouldn't even call their ultrasound tech in. They gave me an ibuprofen and a pregnancy test even tho I knew I was pregnant already, and then sent me to kootenai. It cost me over 2000$ for that visit. Went in for lab work the other day and they completely disregarded my three attempts to tell them my blood had to be drawn at a specific time and did it at the wrong time now I have to have a 4 hour test at kootenai because the results came back inaccurate. Awesome.