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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-12, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12,1997 PAGE 21. Hospital tinkering not over yet The tinkering isn't over. The bed distribution for Huron and Perth County hospitals was re­ examined at the March 4 meeting of the Hospital and Related Health Services Study group. The numbers were determined through collaboration with the eight hospitals and a consensus approach based on utilization analysis com­ pleted last November. At present, Huron County hospi­ tals will have 184 beds to Perth County's 222. The hospitals with basic services, would have the fol­ lowing numbers: Clinton Public, 19; South Huron in Exeter, 19; and Seaforth Community, 34. Alexandra Marine and General would have 66 and Wingham and District, 46. Both of these so-called community hospitals would have four monitored /ICU beds. Once a single board and adminis­ tration are set up, the task force foresees the possibility of more shuffling, based on system-wide clinical programming and new gov­ ernment policies. The task force also confirmed that the restructuring devised by personnel from the eight hospitals will save 13 per cent. Huron-Perth funding has already been cut three per cent in 1996/97 and it appears the reductions will be 6.5 to seven per cent next year, says the task force report. It has been determined that the hospitals' commitment to saving $10.4 million can'be achieved with $3.4 million of that coming from administration and support. This will be pursued as soon as possible. The task force said the remainder of the savings can be found through clinical efficiencies. The savings must also cover a $750,000 rein­ vestment in Home Care services to support reduced inpatient use. The task force recommended that an interim governance committee be in place by June, 1997, to design and work towards a board structure for the new system. The single board is lop be established by April, 1998. Don’t tread on thin ice, Society warns There are few winter scenes more inviting than a river or pond topped with layers of bumpy, marbled ice - and few winter scenes more dangerous to unsuspecting children. One out of every 12 Canadians who drowns each year, plunges to death through unsafe ice. In almost half of these cases, individuals drown while simply walking, playing or fishing. Children shouldn't play on frozen rivers, ponds and lakes. The crust that forms on top of a river is unstable thanks to water swirling beneath it. Lake ice is most fragile in frozen areas around an open patch and along the shore. Avoid rivers and lake shorelines, where even ice that looks solid is weak. The way to keep kids safe on ice is to keep them off it. If they do play on ice, it should be with a buddy and under adult supervision. As parents, remember if you are not "within arms' reach" you've gone too far. If a child slips through thin ice, to do not approach the hole or the same may happen to you. First call for help, then help from a distance with encouragement and a long assist: a rope, ladder, hockey stick, etc. If there is a lifejacket or buoyant-object around, the rescuer should put it on to protect themselves in the event that they fall in. When the victim grabs the assist, pull gently to ease her or him out of the water. Then, tell the child to Steckle seeks Liberal nomination Paul Steckle, MP for Huron- Bruce announced Friday that he intends to seek the Liberal nomination from the Huron-Bruce (Federal) Liberal Association for the next General Election. "Since my election as the Member of Parliament for Huron Bruce I can assure you that I have endeavoured to effectively repre­ sent the people of Huron-Bruce," Steckle said. "During the last election I campaigned with the personal slogan of Priority; the People, and I feel that my representation has been a reflection of that ideal." Steckle said he is proud of the accomplishment of the government and would be proud to move ahead into the next century as a member of that government. "The Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance has taken Canada, with respect to ratio of deficit to Gross crawl along the ice with feet spread. Help the child to safety as soon as you can approach, and remove wet clothing as soon as dry garments are available. Remember, reach or throw but don't go! Domestic Product, from the worst record among the G7 nations to the best. Low interest rates have resulted in a windfall of disposable income far greater than any reduction in taxes could have achieved. The construction industry is regenerating and new home starts Liberals set meeting date David Johnston, President on the Huron-Bruce (federal) Liberal Association announced March 7 that the Huron-Bruce (federal) Liberal Association intends to hold its nomination meeting, to select the Liberal candidate in the next general election. This meeting will be held on March 19 at 8 mm. at the Lucknow The Lifesaving Society is Canada's lifeguarding expert. The Society is a national, charitable organization working to prevent drowning and water-related injury through its training programs, are on the rise again. The subsequent snowballing effect has caused public and private debt across the country to be measurably reduced." Steckle said, "Over the course of this government's mandate, with the help of the people of Canada, Community Centre, in Lucknow. This selection process is the association's first step along the path to the next federal election. The organization has been working long and hard to prepare ourselves for the campaign process that lies ahead, Johnston said. He said, "I am proud of the accomplishments of’our govern- Water Smart public education campaign and aquatic safety management services. Last year in Ontario the Society certified over 100,000 people in its lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership courses. profound change has been instituted. Change that has positioned Canada to take a global leadership role in the year 2000 and beyond. With the help and support of the people of Huron-Bruce I look forward to being a part of that process in the years to come." ment and current Liberal Member of Parliament. It is now time however, to once again seek the direct input and advice of our membership. Liberalism is more than just a name, it is an ideal. We must chose a candidate that will live up to those values and that is what we intend to do on March 19." 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