Nursing officer pursues magnet designation at Saint Francis
MCH From Page 4B explains a magnet designation process taking five to eight years. Saint Francis, licensed for 876 beds, was in its third year of pursuit when the nursing officer left. She cites a tradition of excellence and a goal to attract and retain nurses while improving patient care services under CEO Bill Webster.
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Saint Francis
National Nurses Association
MCH
St. John (Medical Center
Tulsa
Bill Webster
McAllister
New Chief Nursing Officer Named at MCH
Sandra Blaydes announces McAllister as CNO at Medical Center Hospital following Magnet designation context. McAllister brings diverse nursing background, focuses on recruitment retention and data driven problem solving, with plans for a three year outlook. Born in Odessa, she holds a BSN and MSN and is married to Don with a 15 year old daughter Taylor.
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Sandra Blaydes
MCH
McAllister
Odessa
Bob Thompson
Phillips Petroleum Company
Phillips
Gladys Thompson
University of Arkansas
University of Colorado
Don
Taylor
Hospice care shifts focus from cure to comfort and family support
A US GAO study notes hospices emphasize pain relief daily tasks and counseling for patients and relatives, while continuing certain therapies. Many patients die at home or in nursing homes, with Medicare covering hospice since 1983. Doctor attitudes and misconceptions limit enrollment, and end of life care is increasingly taught in medical schools.
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Government Accountability Office
Patrick Hansen
Gold Coast Home Health & Hospice
North Broward Hospital
Dunbar
Jon Radulovic
Schiavo
Gail Austin Cooney
Hospice
Palm Beach County
Fla
Cooney
Jean Dunbar
Tupelo
Miss
Eric
Carol Shaw
Margate
Helen Winterstein
Carolinas
Shaw
Assistive listening devices and systems overview at Audio Acoustics
An overview of assistive listening devices ALDS including FM infrared and induction loop systems. It notes the role of ASHA certified audiologists in selecting suitable devices and promotes Audio Acoustics Hearing Center in Odessa with contact details and a web address.
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Randy Pat Russell
Kathleen Hietpas
Audio Acoustics Hearing Center
E. 11Th St
Odessa
Wwwaudioacousticshearing.com
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