Hospitals slow to adopt bar code meds in area
In Bluefield region hospitals still do not use bar code medication systems. Richlands Clinch Valley Medical Center HR head Shelley Keene Hicks says adoption is likely but uncertain. Princeton Community Hospital also has not implemented the tech, with Deborah Griffith noting plans depend on acceptability and financial feasibility while investigations proceed.
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Richlands
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Deborah Grifith
PCH
BRMC aims bar code tech for patient meds in 2004
BRMC plans to implement bar code technology for patient medications in fiscal year 2004 starting July 1. Lou Carter RPh and Griffith caution about high costs and variable bar coding by manufacturers. The system links an encoded patient bracelet and automated dispensing to verify correct meds.
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BRMC
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Carter
Republicans host Lincoln Day Dinner in Princeton
The Mercer County Republicans celebrate 2002 election successes and plan for 2004 at the Lincoln Day Dinner at the Douglas Center Princeton starting 6 p.m. Speakers include Senators Jesse Guills Vic Sprouse Russ Weeks and Delegates Don Caruth and Linda Sumner. Also addressing the crowd are State GOP Chairman Kris Warner and former Secretary Robin Capehart.
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Mercer County
Pam Stafford
Douglas Center
Jesse Guills
R-Greenbrier
Vic Sprouse
R-Kanawha
Russ Weeks
R-Raleigh
Don Caruth
R Mercer
Linda Sumner
Raleigh
GOP
Kris Warner
Robin Capehart
The
West Virginia Public Policy Council
Aid continues after Feb floods in Mercer Monroe McDowell
After heavy rains and landslides on February 16, emergency officials say only public property repair and replacement aid is available in Mercer Monroe and McDowell counties. Residents can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 for individual aid information and eligibility.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
State funds urged for disaster aid across multiple counties
Federal aid targets public facilities repairs and disaster responses in a wide seven county area including Cabell Jackson Kanawha Lincoln Mingo Roane and Wayne. Grants cover temporary housing home repairs low interest loans and hazard mitigation in specified counties with cost sharing for eligible governments and some non profits. Contact Barbara Hawkins at bhawkins bottonline.com for details.
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Hampshire
Jefferson
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Preston
Disaster drill tests fire and hospital response in Mercer County
The mock catastrophe overwhelmed emergency rooms as participants acted as patients and family members. Fire Chief Gerald Steele noted stressed recalls and timing challenges while Tri- Hospitals Emergency Preparedness Council maps coordinated planning among St Luke's, Princeton Community, and Bluefield Regional Medical Center to improve countywide disaster readiness.
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Miller
Lou Stoker
Bramwell
Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Mercer County
Bluefield
Gerald Steele
Steele
Fire Department
Downtown Streetscape Revamp Aims to Restore Historic District
The plan funds new lighting fixtures in 1930s style, underground power lines, and revamped Chicory Square to honor Bluefield's railroad heritage. The project will replace disrepairing sidewalks and curbs, add interpretive signs, and create a roundhouse-like layout to boost downtown economic activity. Local officials and business owners welcome the makeover.
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Jim Bailey
Perkinson
Art Riley
Bluefield
Chicory Square
Boggess
Mark Blevins
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