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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-10-23, Page 23Complete checkout brings results 'GPH deemed one of the best. v J An accreditation certificate issued recently by the Canadian Codncil on Hospital Accreditation has established the Goderich 'Psychiatric Hospital as one of the best hospitals in Canada for patient care, quality of service and medical and administrative staff. The survey, taken ori" -a voluntary' .basis, examines the level of patient care of a hospital and measures physical facilities; safety measures, organizational patterns and professional and technical procedures that exist in the hospital. "The accreditation is very important to the staff of the hospital and to the com- munity we serve," said GPH administrator Ross Bryant. Mr. Bryant described the accreditation as an assurance to the community that a successful effort' has been made by the hospital to offer optimum quality of care to Association, The Royal The administrator cited the patients. He said the hospital College of Physicians and check the accreditation staff have met or exceeded 1 Surgeons of Canada, survey team made of the the standards . set for L'Association des Medecins hospital's power supply Canadian hospitals, adding de Langue Francaise du system as an example. He that they have ilso accepted Canada and the Canadian said the team was in the outside appraisal in doing so. Nurses Association. emergency transformer "I'm very pleased with the . When a hospital applies for room and asked that the results of the survey," said an accreditation survey the emergency unit be started. Mr. Bryant. "The council council sends a team of ,He said within 30 seconds the made 16 points—on their professionals, to,tthe hospital unit was operating and the summation over half of which and they scrutinize the hospital was operating on its commend the staff of the hospital services and staff to own power supply. hospital. There are some ensure that the standards for "They took a close look at minor recommendations that Canadian hospitals are met, our fire 'and safety facilities are taken care of but other They then , prepare a. full and procedures and said in than that everything is good. report of their findings for the their report that.they felt we I've never seen anything like council to,be judged by them. were one of the most safety it. "They don't just come in conscious hospitals in the The Canadian Cduncil on the hospital for a few hours Hospital Accreditation is an and look around. They check independent, non profit, everything," said Mr. voluntary organization Bryant. representing .-a cross section The administrator ex - of health service professions. plained that there are certain Members of the board are standards' in the ac- named from the Canadian creditation program that •a116 Hospital Associationr}} the hospitals must follow but in Canadian Medi c.a1 the case of the GPH, some of ave money! ut taxes! with a - Registered Retirement Savings P14n accumulating at The all O,w arrn Trust .Company begun in IS89 Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation VICTORIA and GREY TRUST" COMPANY SINCE 1889 MANAGER J. D. (DAVE) CROSS 524-7381 A GODERICH v country," beamed the ad- ministrator. The accreditation of the hospital marks the. second time it has been surveyed successfully. In 1973 the GPH applied for a survey -and enjoyed the, same success. The certificate is one of only 31 that have been ac- `GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1975-.440g 114 JHAT'S NEW pi HURONVIEW Mrs. Eric Luther of Herisc,i; led the Christian Wonien's Club sung service on Sunday evening. and sang several vocal solos accompanied at the organ by Mr. Luther. Jim Laurie of Blyth arranged and• directed a musical program for Family Night. The pro.gram consisted of dance numbers by Karen Glousher and Ted Elliott, the Highland Fling by Beth and Lurie Charters. The Country Chicks harmonized for several quartette numbers and include Sherri Marshall, Stephanie Van Arnersfoort, Sherri and Karen Richmond. Jim Laurie entertained with Irish and Scottish songs accompanied by Mrs., Ella Riclimond. Miss Pearl Gidley a native of Blyth thanked the en- tertainers on behalf of the residents. the standards differed. • credited to psychiatric The Blyth Senior Citizens hospitals in Canada. Only50Club were. hosts on Wed - "We are like a mini -city out p,E nesday afternoon for the her&," said Mr. Bryant. "We have to provide more ser- vices and safety measures because of our independence from a municipality." percent of all Canadian hospitals.. are accredited but that 50 percent makes up about' 75 percent of the hospital beds in the country. Atkey attends "nat'I meetings R.S. "Dick Atkey of Clinton, a former secretary - treasurer and public relations officer of the group, officially represented Goderich Power Squadrons at the 27th annual national conference of Canadian Power Squadrons in Vancouver, B.C., October 3-4-5. Goderich: ._Power.'Squadron conducts safe -boating classes in Central Huron Secondary School, 'Clinton, every Wednesday evening, with candidates attending, froth all parts of Huron County. The national organization now comprises 130 squadrons from coast to coast in Canada with total per's`onnel standing at 17,326, a new record made up of 14,459 male and female, members, and 2,867 lady associates. During the year, three new quadrons were added to the roster including one based at Kincardine, membership_....showing a net increase of 1,633. Delegates enjoyed the hospitality of _the Pacific Coast members when they, participated in all -day cruise on Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm at Vancouver, using • 50 watercraft supplied. and manned by the . hosts. Edmonton, Alta- will be the, scene of the 28th national conference on October 28-30, 1976. . Holmesville I make snacks, eat them too BY DEBBIE HARRISON discussed bread faults and The' fifth meeting of their causes, bread stuffing, Holmesville I 4-1i1 club was French and Melba toast. held at the home of Mrs.. ' The girls talked about the r Bettles. skit for Achievement Day and enjoyed the braided buns from the last meeting. Six members answered the roll call, "Show the sour dough loaf made for home activity and comment on how it turned out or tell of' an experience you . had wliile making it." Three members made cheese puffs while three other members made barbecued hamburger stacks. They -both were good. Members read out of the members' pamphlet. They IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT BUYING FURNITURE -- See the selection downtown at Blackstone Furniture SOMETHINGNEW EVERY WEEK crafted by Kaufman of Collingwood Carts geared for giving are here — only one of our four go anywhere — do anything carts. Leafs up — an ideal stationary bar for serving in any roam, Leafs down — a bar, in motion for en- tertaining anywhere. GIVE THE HEIRLOOM OF TOMORROW, TODAY. BLACKSTONE FURNITURE West St., Just Off The Square, Goderich October birthday poarty. The twenty-six celebrants were presented with gifts' by the Club following the program and lunch was served to 150 residents and. guests. Mrs. Keith Webster was emcee for the afternoon with vocal solos by Mrs. Mc- Clinchey accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Philips and a sing -a -long led by Mrs. Mac1lroy. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson showed `colored slides of Florida .and gave a very interesting com- mentary. One of the celebrants, Mrs. Margaret Erratt expressed .the ap- preciation of the residents for the very enjoyable program and party.. DON'T BE SHY. COMEJOIN' US! 'Pr r rgr: . BE A + BLOOD DONOR , INSURANCE George Turton LIFE, AUTO, FIRE AND ALL OTHER LINES 319 HURON ROAD GODERICH 524-7411 G.M.H.A. NOTICE G.M.N.A. 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