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GDMH nursing team ‘completes ACLS course * Marlene Quackenbush, Assistant Executive Director, Patient Services* at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital, is pleased to announce the Hospital’s Emergency nurs- ing team has successfully completed Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training. The Hospital’s Emergency Department is just one of a few irene where every full-tim regular part-time nurse ae been trained in ACLS. “It’s a known fact that emergency cardiac care often makes the difference between life and death. este pene hos- gency SE eieht ee te pecie nology to address life-threat- ening cardiac conditions is only half the story. The other component is ensuring our staff has the training to respond quickly and effec- tively,” said Quackenbush. ACLS, first developed in 1980 by the American Heart Association, was initially designed for physicians and critical care workers. Its benefits were eventually expanded to include Emergency and ICU nursing staff in hospitals all over North America. According to Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Myra Britton, Georgetown hospital .is committed to pro- viding ACLS training for all Emergency staff. “We've seen a major improvement. in our ability to address car- diac care patients.” Prior to taking the ACLS” course, the nurses were involved in six weeks of individual study and prepa- ration. The course itself was carried out over a weekend, and involved lectures and hands-on practical sessions. When completed, nursing staff had acquired the quali- fications necessary for the treatment, intervention. and administration of drugs to cardiac patients. “While nurses are not expected to carry out all aspects of ACLS, we can administer certain life-sav- ing drugs, and introduce car- diac defibrillation when needed,” Britton said. Because the ACLS course is more intensive, it differs from other life-saving pro- INSTANT RESERVATIONS CANADA 9000 Return Airfares from: Vancouver $349.- Calgary $319. Edmonton $319.- Winnipeg $229.- Halifax $199.- St. Johns $249.- pegs te Sake above prices. ym Toronto #1 ONT REG # 1120080 9B ROOS TRAVEL 873-2000 grams such as BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) or CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation). BCLS train- ing is mandatory for all RN and RNAs at Georgetown Hospital. As well, recertifi- cation for all cardiac pro- grams is either on a yearly basis or every three ‘years. The Department’s nursing team completed this training in May. All Emergency physicians are also trained Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, July 10, 1993 — Page 13 aed —_ os = om a-half-year old Jennah Robichaud checked for Two-: the Smeal “OK” before petting the animals at the Georgetown Marketplace petting zoo Wednesday after- noon. She quickly discovered. feeding the rabbit was safer than feeding the chickens. photo by Oksana Buhe/HHTW KATHY ELLIS * Sales Representative © ASI NAT REAL i ATE ON KEEP cool INTH THIS LO LOVELY E BUNGALOW ae 5 gaa _ anid m has oe oe an ee oe air a cei & pol yah tic bedroom with 4 poe. +] views of your very feature wall, french doors from EMERALD | LAKE | IN TERRA C COTTA sai eet be The property is is fantastic, 11 acres of lake, waterfalls, Rogers Creek, iorest and meadow, only 10 minutes is |Georgetown. Call Kathy Ellis* today for your showit bungalow has all the Tre he kane eer lage a lvel wih easy acess tral vac & alt conditoring. There is a healed and insulated work-} shop. Gall Kathy Els* today for your showing, 873-0300._0051 ke. This fant 240 99, ft, homme is stated to maximize} wm toe Eiacass cou sone Fireplace in family room, acuz a stone ym to deck, Jen office above garage and views everywhere. SPECTACULAR PROPERTY - LOVELY HOUSE - What more could you want? This 4 te bungalow has cathe- dral cei ceilings, spacious rooms, fire- laces in L.R. and D.R., lots of tial. Hurry now before it's gone. $439,000. Call Kathy Ellis*. 0054 $169,900. COUNTRY 1/2 ACRE) VENDOR WANTS TO MOVE! $146,900 - 3 bedroom - eat in kitchen - 2 walkouts LR & basement - back onfo conservation area &DR - rear fete pront |_for BBQ-i ig! OF 0038 Cal Susan Care at 873090 fog FREE MARKET EVALUATION Susan Carier® LOCATION - LOCATION $164,900, sok gis oh in. paren reatee spell m,evesou & recently repainted & hardwood floors. Gorgeous lot. ot, rok, CHECK THIS: OVER - $155,900 ioe oe oe with yo, ye iar 220. erates al pao aay rds in kitchen & more. Call Susan Carrier” ro OTT 18S #0055. okie: "Going..GOING! Call Susan Carrier” Now! *Sales Representative