 June 11th, 2010   |
Did you know?
A friend or relative suffering from cardiac arrest, has a greater chance of surviving, if the necessary First Aid is performed within 4 minutes.
What would you do if you were in this situation but didn’t know what to do?
Now is your chance to learn these all important tools, to become certified in CPR through the American Heart Association at Active Sports Complex.
Our next class will be held on Saturday, July 17th, 2010. The class will begin at 9am and last until 12 noon.
$20.00 per person.
For more information, contact the Active Sports Complex at 304-722-1315 or by email at ayashsportscomplex@suddenlinkmail.com.
Visit us online at www.activesportscomplex.com.
No matter what resolutions you have made for the New Year, remembering to eat a balanced diet, stay physically active, and limit alcohol and tobacco use are all essential to your overall health and wellness. Capitol Medical offers organizations assistance with smoking cessation, health screenings, body fat analysis, and blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checks through Corporate Wellness Programs.
According to the Joint Commission (2010), “A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase, ‘or the risk thereof’ includes any process variation for which a recurrence would carry a significant chance of a serious adverse outcome. Such events are called ‘sentinel’ because they signal the need for immediate investigation and response.” It is important for all clinical staff to be aware of sentinel events and what to do if such events occur.
…to Barbara Wolfe (RN) for being nominated in Healthcare Traveler Magazine for their 2009 Travelers of the Year Awards. Barb has been traveling to a variety of locations and facilities with Capitol Medical for 2 years. Heather Downey-Payne, Director of Staffing and Recruitment says, “Barb is extremely dependable and an excellent clinician. Her flexibility allows her to stay busy while adding new experiences to her resume. Barb represents our company well and always receives excellent facility evaluations. She doesn’t complain and is considered a top performer within our company and among many others. In fact, she has been asked to extend on most of the contracts she has completed.”
Do you need CEUs to renew your license? If so, here are some links you might find useful when looking for continuing education opportunities or courses to take. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get them done in time. If you are looking for something in particular and can’t find it in these resources, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to assist you in locating the information you need to continue to be successful!
Contact: Fred Tillis 304-542-7739
Hand Hygene – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
