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Post by cherylphoto on Dec 14, 2012 11:51:34 GMT -5
Just finished a screening for the new facility in Greyslake WI for Abbott. The staff was extremely nice and actually a bit funny. They explained everything and I received a call after two days saying I made it into the study. Only negative thing was you can't bring your cell phone in because of the cameras so you have to make arrangements before you go in to have someone man your phone. You can use the in house phones but they are only local. I'll post more about when I check into the study on Monday.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2012 16:11:32 GMT -5
Do they let you bring laptops in? I would assume not as many have cameras as well.
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Post by idoitforthepong on Jan 9, 2013 9:17:09 GMT -5
Yes you can bring labtops in but they put tap over your cam lens. You can also bring in cell phones without a camera.
I will second that this place is pretty nice. Two pool tables and 3 xbox dedicated TVs, movie room and other scattered TVs. ample space to walk the halls too. The only downside is they herd you all together for blood draws which usually involves a lot of waiting for things. They also are pretty strict on some thing and can dole out the fines if they have too. Rooms are nice...kind of hotel like...not hospital beds. overall i recommend a stay here.
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Post by carmel on Jan 9, 2013 22:14:13 GMT -5
Yes you can bring labtops in but they put tap over your cam lens. You can also bring in cell phones without a camera. I will second that this place is pretty nice. Rooms are nice...kind of hotel like...not hospital beds. overall i recommend a stay here. Thanks for sharing your experience. Are cell phones with cameras allowed that are taped... or must cell not have any camera at all? That's great to hear about the beds. Why is it that clinics use hospital beds anyway? Wouldn't it be better if volunteers are as relaxed as possible? I would think it's win-win for both the clinic and staff when volunteers feel comfortable. I don't understand the hospital bed thing.
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Post by idoitforthepong on Jan 10, 2013 12:30:53 GMT -5
Yeah unfortunately they don't tape your phone if it has a camera. they just ask you to hand over your phone if it has a camera and they store it tell check out time. There may be ways to disable it yourself or maybe an app that does that but that will be doubtful if they let that fly.
I actually dont mind the hospital beds..mainly for there ability to to up and down and lean forward etc. Also they can do procedures at bedside with hospital beds (like middle of the night blood draws and ECGs). At abbott () you have to take a nice walk to a super lit up room and wait for the blood draws...night or day. Some hospital beds are more comfortable than others.
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Post by idoitforthepong on Jan 10, 2013 12:39:20 GMT -5
ONE MORE THING. It wasn't really mentioned by staff or subject recently when i was at the clinic but after the new year Abbott was split into two companies: ABBOTT and . From what i read Abbott will handle the baby formula, medical products and diagnostic equipment side of things while will handle the drug development end. So It hasn't been noted here on JALR but the new website is: www.phase1.com/InputsFormList.jsp. the old one will redirect you here anyway. Number to call is still the same, but if you wonder why people arn't talken about the name Abbott much in the future no you know why.
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Post by ratracer on Jan 10, 2013 22:52:32 GMT -5
Just to add my 2 cents. I did my 1st ever study done here back in early Dec. It was a short 5.5 day study. I agree w/ above comments about the place. My lessons learned: 1. I tend to avoid the game/TV/pool rooms esp. on busier days. It's harder to hear intercom system when noise level is higher in those rooms. The intercom announces (un)scheduled events for a group or individuals. I've been unexpectedly called in for a repeat blood draw & a couple times for noisy ECG telemetry readings. Also 1-2 events were done a little earlier than scheduled. I'd also not take a nap for the above reasons as you never know when you or your group will be called. Lying down in bed is OK if door is so outside noise can keep you awake (this depends on how easily you fall asleep; I'm a light sleeper). 2. I'd take the extra blanket for sleeping that the nurse provides as it always on the chilly side, in addition to wearing soing underneath your scrub tops & bottoms. 3. I'd bring some kind of alarm so you wake up at the right time. I read somewhere in the house rules, etc paperwork that subjects were going to be woken every morning 30 min prior to their 1st event so I didn't bring one. I was only woken for dosing day & 3am blood draw. I'm a light sleeper so didn't have problems but next time I might not be so lucky.
Overall, it was a good 1st experience.
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Post by idoitforthepong on Jan 11, 2013 12:23:47 GMT -5
I put a extra period in the link to so here's the correct one: www.phase1.com/InputsFormList.jspAlso to back up the last thread, extra blanket and pillow is a good idea. and also make note that they are pretty STRICT about enforcing house bed time at 11. even if you have a late night draw they want you in bed with lights out...wont even let you read outside your room or walk the halls if your having trouble falling asleep. But most studies tend to wake you up before dawn so you likely will get sleepy by 11 if your not used to it normally.
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Post by travelingrat on Jan 13, 2013 16:23:15 GMT -5
has anyone traveled to the new clinic via public transportation? if so, how long did it take!
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Post by idoitforthepong on Jan 14, 2013 10:36:42 GMT -5
I usually drive there since i'm coming from the west but you can take a commuter train from chicago. Check metrarail.com for schedules. There are two train stops within walking distance of the clinic....libertyville or grayslake i think.... besure to dress warm if you do that. Otherwise call ahead for a suburban cab. I don't know for sure but i'd say the train ride takes 40 min to an hour.
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Post by travelingrat on Jan 14, 2013 15:21:40 GMT -5
thanks, i appreciate the travel info! i usually take buses or trains and sometimes it is soooo hard to figure out the stops, how far it really is to walk, etc. etc.
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Post by David Grey on Jan 15, 2013 18:28:27 GMT -5
thanks, i appreciate the travel info! i usually take buses or trains and sometimes it is soooo hard to figure out the stops, how far it really is to walk, etc. etc. I have taken public transit to the clinic from the Metra stations as well as walking from the Prarie Crossing station, nice in the summer but not in the winter. I recently updated the travel info at the end of December to reflect the cab service available as well as the Pace bus. The bus lets off less than a 5 minute walk but there are no sidewalks or crosswalks.
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Post by del2012 on Feb 17, 2013 14:05:12 GMT -5
As of my checkin on February 13th, NOW allows phones with cameras, and have special tape that they place over it, similar to the way they tape laptop cameras. They just asked us to let them know if tape comes off, its an "honor" system in a way, and a trial period of allowing camera phones. So far so good. And FYI for all you former Abbott volunteers, this new Facility is A LOT nicer and cleaner with many more amenities, I love the showers, overall just MUCH more welcoming, oh and has better food. And I can see even the Staff feels more comfortable about working there, thus that reflects in their attitude, always smiling. Very awesome place now. Cheers, Del
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Post by gentlegiant on Apr 3, 2013 20:14:13 GMT -5
Beautiful new facility, yes. It LOOKS good, but that's about where it stops for me. I should also add I was glad they started allowing camera phones again. But I won't go back there again because certain staff members made the experience pretty miserable. 80% of the staff were ok, but most of the 20% that were rude happened to be the ones in charge... so it made for a pretty miserable study. Go ahead and find out for yourself... but don't say you weren't warned.
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Post by tiaola on Apr 24, 2013 11:58:04 GMT -5
I agree with the above comment. Some of the staff is very rude and diespectful. The facility is a true 5 star compared to others, but they don't make you feel welcomed. On the tour around one said "this is the pool area, they have been some sticks broken, so if you don't know how to play, DON'T!" (nobody took the dare). The study I've done required to eat everything. Portions are fine for large men, but they are the same for everyone and being a small size woman I was overstuffed. 2 women sit and stare at you with disgust as you eat, making comments how they would never eat this food - wasn't helping. I didn't get to finish the study because my bilirubin in blood went a little over the limit (probably caused by all this food) and they have let me go. As I was checking out I could hear staff making fun of my heritage and accent. Not cool. Also, they take forever to pay out the money, they will send $50 from the screening by mail (after 2 months or more), but they wouldn't send me the study money, I had to come personally and sign. It's soing to consider if you come from afar. I will only go back there if there's no other studies elsewhere and I'm beyond desperate.
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