primærvakten

Primærvakten is a term used in Norwegian contexts to describe the primary guard or first responder on a duty shift. The word combines primær and vakt (guard, watch) to designate the person or team assigned as the initial point of contact during a shift for security, safety, or medical emergencies. The exact role and responsibilities of the primærvakten can vary between organizations and sectors.

In healthcare settings, primærvakten typically refers to the on-call physician or nurse responsible for patient care outside regular hours. This person triages requests, provides urgent medical assessment and treatment when needed, and coordinates with specialists or other on-call staff. The primærvakten ensures continuity of care and acts as the first escalation point for acute problems.

In security and facilities management, the primærvakten is the guard or security officer responsible for monitoring, alarm responses, and initial incident handling during a shift. They assess alarms, implement safety procedures, communicate with secondary guards or emergency services, and document actions taken.

In other domains such as IT or industrial operations, a similar concept may be referred to as the primary on-call engineer or operator. Handover procedures typically involve transferring responsibility to the secondary guard or the next shift, with documented logs and escalation protocols.

See also: on-call rotation, shift work, first responder, on-call physician.