Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Douglas County Hospital now designated as Level 3 Trauma Hospital
The Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria MN recently added on a new surgery center but that is not the only good news, they are now certified to be a Level 3 Trauma center, meaning that when someone comes into the Emergency Room with a life threatening injury they will be able to get more of the care that they need right here in Alex. Rather than being sent to St. Cloud or even being sent to HCMC in Minneapolis, The problem as Barb Friedrichs, RN, Senior Clinical Director said, is that "the time from injury to getting sustainable medical care is considered the Golden Hour, many patients who come in with severe life threatening injuries do not have a very long 'golden hour' so to be able to care for them here should help significantly."
I am glad that DCH is now a Level 3 Trauma center, I plan on going to college for Nursing and hope one day to work in The Emergency Room, I think that a level three trauma center would be a great addition to the hospital; No, Alexandria doesn't have that many critical patients but; when it is does happen, we need to have the staff with the correct know how to handle the certain patient with their life threatening injury. Fast, professional care is very important. I think that definitely the addition of a Level 3 Trauma center will really make a difference during that critical golden hour.
http://dchospital.com/news/News_level3.pdf
Thursday, May 27, 2010
5th Graders honors Buddy who drown
3 Carlos Elementary 5th Graders wanted to come up with a way to honor their "buddy" Kortni Botzet of Carlos who drown at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria. The boys felt that they should do something and were persistent about it. At the track and field event for the 5th Graders, Kortni was honored. With all of the Carlos Students participating, there was not a dry eye to be seen as Austin Johnson-Wakely gave a speech and devotion as to what the bandannas were for. The 5th Grade class is led by Mr. Tim Urness, who said that the boys and their parents did most of the work to make this idea a go. He couldn't be any prouder of his students.
I think it is fabulous that these boys were persistent about honoring Kortni at their Track and Field event. I am so proud to say that I attended Carlos Elementary and I too, had Mr. Urness as a fifth grade teacher. I am so impressed that these boys went above and beyond the call of duty for Kortni and her family. I know that it was well appreciated by the Botzet family and their friends.
http://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/75201/publisher_ID/2/
Monday, May 24, 2010
The haunted Hotel- The Palmer House
I know that I will not be going there alone!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Twin Cities Hospitals Spokeswoman Fired after theft
Trish Dougherty was dismissed from work just Hours after news had broke that she had been caught stealing money, surgical supplies, and patient information at a South Dakota hospital that she had previously worked at.
I can't believe that someone would be so dumb as to steal from a hospital, especially the place where you work. Not only is stealing wrong but if you get caught you will also be sentenced in a court of law but, you will probably get fired from your job. I really don't understand why someone would try to steal patient information. What use do you have for it? I realize that is a form of identity theft but, honestly their is not much point in that. Just causes more trouble for you in the long run. To steal surgical supplies you would have to be a complete idiot! For one, what would you need them for? Also, those supplies are counted so the place needs to know where their supplies are being distributed to and what for. I work in a nursing home, I work in the medical field. I know how much medical supplies are worth, I know how important it is to protect patients rights, and lastly, I know how important money is in the workplace. Working at a nursing home I am aware of the fact that doing those things would be so easy, walking down to the nursing supply room and loading up your car when no one is looking. It takes honesty. If its not yours; don't touch it! That is a concept from Kindergarten; everyone should know that. BE HONEST! If not; you are only hurting your own image.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Man sentenced to workhouse for luring children in Edina
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
6 Year old Carlos Girl drowns in Jacuzzi
My opinion: I believe that accident is a complete tragedy and first of all my condolences and sympathies go out to Jim and Nicole and the rest of their families. I had the pleasure of getting to know Kortni as I attended Kindergarten Buddies with her, she was a very caring and beautiful young girl, who was taken way too soon. Accidents like this one happen far too often, but when it hits so close to home the reality is intensified. The accident has hopefully raised some attention to the fact that you can never be to careful and how precious life is. May Kortni rest in peace! I hope she can fulfill all of her dreams in Heaven.
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=849429