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8- The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 26, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Simple change to show truer death rate at HSS Tim Foran METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP An adjustment in the way Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) designates its beds for dying patients will help reduce the recorded death rate at its hospitals, according to John Oliver, the corporation's CEO and president. Oliver said the hospital has his- torically designated certain beds in acute care wards for palliative, or end-of-life care patients. Changing the designation to complex care beds rather than acute care will more accurately reflect the hospital's mortality ratio. HHS recorded a slightly elevated ratio of 109 for 2007-08, but Oliver said that figure was actually "Next year, we should see a lower score." John Oliver, president and CEO Halton Healthcare Services December Specials Health Super Hydrating Facial reg.$99.00 closer to 85 if palliative care patients are removed from the statistics as intended. The ratio is determined by examining the actual number of in-hospital deaths compared to the number of deaths that would have been expected "based on the types of patients a region or hospital treats." The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) releases the statistics for hospitals across Canada. The ratio is supposed to exclude both patients admitted to hospital for palliative care or those who received such comfort care for the longest portion of their hospital stay. However, since HHS had recorded those patients as staying in acute care beds rather than complex care beds, which are not counted by CIHI, the hospital's ratio appeared above average, Oliver explained. "Next year, we should see a lower score," he said. Changing the designation of the beds would make no difference to the quality of care provided at the hospital's three sites in Milton, Oakville and Georgetown, Oliver added. It's simply standardizing with what other hospitals are doing across the Province, he said. Special $75.00 Perfect for dry, dehydrated + sensitive skin, the Super Hydrating Facial replenishes + restores the skin's water content + unclogs pores. This 1 hour treatment concentrates on facial + décolletage work, including a skin restorative collagen treatment. Skin WEEK SALE Hurry! Shop early for greatest selection. BOXING Half Price $ Natural Pure+simple Face Oils 25% off Protect + nourish your skin from the elements in the colder winter months by using natural face oils. 3 DAYS ONLY Sale starts Friday! Dec. 26, 27 & 28, 2008 For more monthly specials or to shop online visit us at: www.pureandsimple.ca Save $500 $ All 299 .99 Boxing Week PAIR OF RECLINERS reg 1999 NOW $ $ Elliptical trainer 20 levels of resistance. Programs include: weight loss, cardio and manual. 6.5kg flywheel for a smooth stride. Pulse monitor included. 84-0141-4. Reg 799.99 14.76 2-in-1 stick vac Powerful, lightweight cleaning. Bagless design. Easily converts to hand vac. 43-6292-6. Reg 29.99 Sale Starts Dec. 27th 999 pair Great styles to choose from as well as Leather Savings up to 50% Special Buy Save 55% $ 19 .99 $ Compact DVD player with progressive scan. Multiformat playback. Includes parental lock, Dolby Digital and DTS audio. Sorry, no rainchecks. 99-7255-8 Kitchen Tools food processor 44.99 600W motor. 10-cup capacity. Two speeds plus pulse. Reversible slice/ shred disk and chopping blade included. 43-1992-0. Reg 99.99 100% SOLID CHERRY WOOD NORTH AMERICAN MADE BEDROOM SET Incl: King Bed, Dresser, Mirror, Chest of Drawers + Nightstand $ Save 40% $ NOW $ 3999 Limited quantity 7999 Power to keep going beyond the holidays. 8.49 Package Half Price $ 34 .99 6-quart SmartPot Programmable touchpad. Dishwasher-safe lid and stoneware. Wrap-around heat. 43-1633-6. Reg 69.99 Improved Energizer Max batteries: package of 20AA or 16AAA. 65-1015-6/1020-2. Reg 14.99 100% SOLID OAK AUTHENTIC ARTIST CRTAFTS DINING EXTENSION TABLE + 6 MISSION STYLE CHAIRS $ SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO * 4999 Now In Stock $ 2199 ON SELECTED TOYS AND TABLE GAMES *Off our regular prices Selection may vary by store. While quantities last. Sorry, no rainchecks. 60 % ON SELECTED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, TREES AND DECOR *Off our regular prices. Selection may vary by store. While quantities last. Sorry, no rainchecks. 60 % * DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE INCREDIBLE DEALS! THE BEST PRICES ON QUALITY FURNITURE SINCE 1977 Heritage Furniture 4205 Fairview Street, Burlington · 905.634.5298 DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East · 257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street · 844-0202 STORE HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm SALE PRICES IN EFFECT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 , 2008. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. NO RAINCHECKS.