p 2 weekender september 16 1995 st health hospital in running for national quality award by kate gilderdale correspondent quality of care has been a top priority for markham stouffville hospital since it opened in 1990 that commitment to quali- ty was officially recognized this month when the facility was named one of three final ists in the quality health care category of the 1995 canada awards for excel lence the prestigious awards formerly known as the cana da awards for business excellence are sponsored by the national- quality insti tute and industry canada and are the countrys only awards which recognize excellence in both the private and public sectors i am pleased that the national quality institute has recognized the accom plishments of our hospital in successfully matching hospi tal services to the current and future needs of the com munity we serve said markham stouffville hospi tal president and chief execu tive officer marilyn bruner in announcing its decision hie nqi noted the hospital has created close ties with a number of local health and service agencies a manage ment structure focused on patient needs and has ensured active employee involvement at all levels of iplanning these innovative approaches have resulted in lower staff- turnover and absenteeism high employee morale steady growth in admissions and outpatient visits and consistently high levels of i patient satisfac tion in february 1995 the hospital bruner was granted accreditation with distinction by the canadian council on health services accreditation the highest level of achievement possible which will remain in place for four years winners of the canada awards for- excellence will be announced at the nqi gala dinner and awards presentation which will be held at the royal york hotel toronto on oct 2 at 6 pm free beachcomber spa video call today for your free spa video on everythina you wanted to know about spas but were afraid to ask 3288 dept6250j call or visit your local store seaway pools spas ltd 25 heritage road markham 2948030 bankruptcy why face if csibtie aj call murray kideckel trustee in bankruptcy v richmond hill 905 8822436 30 werthefm crt free initial consultation direct sales scandinavian contemporary furniture ft markham i i 3 s bwv 3 lili j- disposal of old se7 available are the manufacturer of is bedrooms dining rooms curios bookcases computer cabinets wall units coffeetabies entertainment centres custom made design reupholstering refinishing repairs we also sell sofas teak oak rosewood free layaway 80 terrier st m9i ww999 w waropfi nonn of 9wm 9054756598 aaon fri om6pm satami ftucanm on mdnstmih tit oi