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Page 4. WhIIby Fiee Prm, Wednesday, JuIy 26,19945 .Local amibulance workers ..upgrade skills Ail WhitbyfBowmanville. Ambulance Service personnel reoently reoived certification from the Oshawa General base hospital to perform cardiac monitoring and external cardiac defibrillation. The certification has resulted in ambulance staff becoming reclassified to 'paramedic 1' tatus under the Ministry of Health emergency health services provincial advanced life support; standards.* Cardiac monitor/defibrillator units are expected ta be'issued ta the ambulance services in the near future. Al Whitby and Bowmanville ambulance paranmedics and those in the rest of Durham Rogion wvill be able >ta *MASSAGE* e Provides relief for tension, fatigue, stiffness, insomnia & muscular pain In-home appointmnents available DURHM 668496 or 718-5857 -Certlfied Body Worker monitor cardiac rhythms and, if required, administer a series of electrical 'shocks' in an attempt to restart a patient's heart. Training for the advanced life sup port sill was given ta al. ambulance personnel in Durham Region in June and the early part of July at area hospitals. The training was organized by Oshawa General base hospital coordinator Marty Epp and taught by Oshawa Ambulance service paraniedics. Staff were subsequently certified by Oshawa General base hospital physician Dr. Jim Shipley. AIl 'paramedic 1' ambulance personnel will perform the new skill on strict protacols. Each monitar/defibrillatar unit contains a medical control module that records aIl data such'as Urne, cardiac rhythmm number if 'shocks' guveb 'abd tune kaose between 'shocks.' This enables Oshawa GeneraÏ Hospital ta audit ahl calîs in which a patient is defibrillated (shocked) ta ensure aIl paramedic level 1 staff conform ta the protacols. The audit system is designed ta ensure a high level quality assurance. Any situation in which a paramedic 1 varies from the pruocols will be investigated and, if required, a paramçdic will be given a recertification course. The acquisition of cardiac monitoring and defibrillation is the first level of advanced life support (paramedic) training and formes the basis for implementation of additional paramedic skills that are currentîy being evaluated in otherareas of Ontario as ta, their effectiveness in the pre-hospital setting. Volýunteer9 pl roups aa udgovernment PROM PAGE 1 concerne about tbe previaus government'splan. But, "we will certainly co-operate with the new goverrnent ta address the issues it finds, wrong witb Bill 173," she said. Ireland applauds, the new government for intending ta explore ways* of improving access, eliminating duplication of services and offering quality service at the "best" prioe. 'Those are good principles and we are oertainly willing ta work witb them tawards that." 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Brooklin Fainily Health Centre 4945 Baldwin St. .S., Brooklin * 655-5767 JOIN OUR "BAKER'S DOZEN CLUB" A family plan for buying shoes BROOKS* REEBOK BUSTER BROWN A/sa Iocated àn Peterborough, Barrie, Cookstown, Bowmanville PRICE 9 QUALITY MSELECTION I JSERVICE Check out our selection of Ladies' & Men's larger sizes. U 4 0 5- -- -----------.---------) . . ....&........ Winchester Rdos 5825 THICKSON RD). N. Taunton Rd. 5x Hwv 401* ~ * I ' WHrMY lOSHAWA 5 u ï Durham Centre MPP Jim Flaherty eaid bis party's opposition ta Bill. 173 was based largely on how it would affect long-standing volunteer organizations. "Our primary concern was the creation of a monolithic ahd bureaucratic agency to deal with the heath needs of seniors and which excluded, for the most part, volunteers," said Flaherty. "Funding ta for-profit agencies was imited ta 20 per cent and this limited VON, Red Cross and others. We felt that was wrong," he said. "Organizations like VON have an important raIe ta play." While no' doubt sharing Flaherty's assessment, David also noted that the decision means that - unlike the situation in other jurisdictions - the Durham Region District Health Council was not caught off guard. She explained that district health councils in- Ontario were advised ta strike long-term care comittees that would develop models for multi-service agencies in their communities. But instead of taking'a slow approach and consulting the public as the Durham council bas done, some health councils were a little too quick ta get going, David said. 'They went forth and found that the governinent had changed the rules after they started," she said. 'What ours did was ta go out and talk ta focus groups..They didn't go cbarging ahead and then have ta repeal everything. "Health cauncil executive director Lynda Hessey said several meetings were held across the region ta receive input on Durham's future long-term care needs. "We've not ta date developed a specffic model,' said Hessey, "so if TRADFSMEN CONTRACTING 304ILM * A * Licenced Electaical & Plumbing Serving Durham for over 12 years ROGER BILL (905) 242-0075 (905) 985-2386 there is a new direction, it (local model) can easily be adapted." Hessey said no general consensus emerged during the consultation procesa, except for some concern about the number- of multi-service agencies that might have been required. "There really -hasn't been any conclusions by the committee, but the feedback was ta pay attention ta local sensitivities, especially the différence between north and soutb particularly," she said. From his discussions with health care prov iders and users, Flaherty said most feel that The Durham Region District Health Coundil- (DHC)- is accepting applications for 'Healthy Conixunity grants funding. The prograJn, funded and managed by the Ministry of Health, encourages people ta, take part ini promoting health and develop workable ways ta resolve problems that may affect health. The range of issues that can affect bpalth include basic needs (food,, water, shelter, incarne, safety), physical environment, BiBLESCHOOL Children, aged 4 ta those wbo have fimished Grade 6, can join staff at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for an Awesome Adventure July 31 ta Aug. 4, 9 ta 11:45 a.m. There wii be sangs, staries, snacks and crafta. Pre-register by cafling 668-4022. WIERS CLUB The Writers Club wii meet on Monday, JuIy 31, 7 ta 9 p.m. at The Courtyard Pub, 109 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, for 'Poets in the Pub!' For more information or ta be scbeduled ta read, call Terry Day . at (905) 619-8872. long-term care services should be directed ta tbe '"home and community" rather than be hospital-based. "I think there is a consensus on that. We can now work on whdt the exact model should look like." Health ministry spokesperson Fran McBride said no multi-service' agencies bad been approved, altbough one was designated. While Bihl 173 can only be killed by a vote of the legislature, a haIt ta MSA planning does not require legislative -approval,' McBride added. lifestylie, a supportive soci network and the economy. Any community group may apply for the funding as long as an incorporated non-profit agency i. designated ta receive and manage project funds. , Proposals submitted ta the Durham ]Region DHC shouîd> be for one-time funding of no more than $10,000.. An information session will be held on Aug. 10 ta further explain the grants program.- Call the DHC at 4334262 for mare information. PICNIC A picnic in su pport' and celebration of breastfeeding wil be hosted by the Durham Region Health Departme nt and the Durham Region. Breastfeeding Coalition on Aug. 2, il a.m. ta 2 p.m., at Rotary Park, Brock Street South i hty For more information, oeil the Durham Healtb Connection at 723-8521 or 686-2740. POOL PARTY The Durham Home Business Association is holding its firat annual barbecue/pool party at 8 Greenview Court, Whitby, on Saturday, July 29. There will be pool games, food, a raffle, door prizes, most outrageous clothing contest. Festivities run from 1 ta 5 p.m. The rain date is July 30. For more information, caîl Keith Camacho at 723-8419. GARDIEN PAJR On July 30 and Aug. 13, staff at the Scugog Shores Museum Village wiIl hoet a Victarian Garden Party. Tea sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be served. Finish off the afternoon with a tour of the restared period home. Tickets are $5 and con be purchased at the Scugog Chamber of Commerce or the museum. The museum is located on Island Road, north ofllwy. 7A, two kilometres eas*f Port Perry. For more information or ta reserve your ticket, contact 905->985-3589.1 Community health poj ect s funded. 0 0 -MM - "M