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Show Wed., Oct. 31. 1984 Page 14 Citizen, - Am. Fork Hospital recognized" hatioiially The American Fork Hospital Laboratory has been awarded a two-yea- r accreditation by the ComAcon mission Laboratory of the College of creditation American Pathologists (CAT). The accreditation is based on results of a recent inspection, according to Craig M. Smedley, hospital administrator. John K. Duckworth, M.D., FCAP. chairman of the commission, advised Steven W. Freestone, M.D., Director, and John Laboratory Linebaugh, Department Manager, of this national recognition and congratulated them and their staff on the "excellence of services you on-sit- e government as requiring adherence to standards equal to or more American Fork Hospital is one of stringent than the government's 3,000 CAP accredited laboratories in own. The inspection itself is one of the most rigorous a laboratory can the nation. The accreditation program was experience, officials said, and may to a year of advance begun in the early 1960's - the first require up the laboratory staff. by clinical preparation for program The program uses unpaid (but Even accreditation. laboratory volunteer before agencies government pathologists, doctoral scientists, mandated it, pathologists volunand technologists, tarily were inspecting and ac- medical d crediting laboratories to maintain pathology residents from laboratories to facilities inspect the quality highest and evaluate laboratory services possible, officials noted. and provide unbiased consulting AcCAP the Laboratory Today creditation Program is one of the services to the laboratory. Each inspection team is headed by a few recognized by the federal are providing patients and their physicians." The Laboratory at -- peer-revie- w college-accredite- Goodies checked with board certified pathologist specialized training in tbe inspection , process. examine the The inspectors records and quality control of the laboratory, for the preceding two years, as well as the education and qualifications of the total staff, the adequacy of the facilities, the equipment, laboratory safely, and laboratory management to determine how well the laboratory is serving the patient. . of American The College Pathologists is a national medical specialty society of physicians certified by the American Board of Pathology. ;r - - : -- J Custom Cutting ffowopsi: Cd cf tcr 3:C3 224-947- 6 pxi. NEW ADDRESS: 2105 17. 20C3 S., Orcn, Ut:h 84057 GRAND OPENING American Fork Hospital will be childrens Halloween goodie this year. The service is again bags offered free by the hospital. halloween treats can save a lot of worry for the parents, hospital officials say, adding candy and other treats will be between 6 and 10 p.m. on Halloween. In addition to checking the candy for foreign objects, the youngsters will be given a treat. This is the third year the hospital has offered this service for the young Hospital officials suggest children trick or treat before dark. Young children should be accompanied by an adult and older children should have a 9 p.m. curfew. Children should also be advised to stay in their own neighborhoods and to go to the homes of people that they know and trust. They should use crosswalks and not cut through vacant lots or yards. They should skip houses that don't have outside lights on and never go into the home of anyone they don't know well. Hospital officials advise anything that is unwrapped, rewrapped or has a torn wrapper should be thrown away. Wrappers should be checked for small holes to be sure that nothing has been injected through them. Fruit should be cut open and inspected carefully for needle holes, etc. s. Thursday & Friday m Saturday - 10 a.m. -- - 9 p.m. m rt: G Veterans helped OFF A field service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, department service offjqe, will beta Provo at the Job Service Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5. The officer will be available to answer questions on VA benefits, o 13"" o and preparing and documenting for compensation, applications pension, hospitalization and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the VFW to qualify for assistance. -- ,.". em& k-f ,i ni rul I. i ....... I., .... tan I... W5S -- 4 r13l!MV Craft show slated A Christmas Crafts show will be held at the Utah State Training School on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The show will be held in the cultural hall of the Training School LDS Church from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to Hatch, according Shirley chairman. Although the craft show will feature work of employees of the school, there are still some tables available for individuals in the community who wish to participate, Mrs. Hatch said. Anyone desiring to participate in 2 the show should call her at ext. 467 or or Cindy Ewell at ext. 223. I drawing for two $100 Junior wardrobes 6 Missy 785-21- 756-602- 2, Gleaners meet 5 All plans are complete for the 24th Annual Golden Gleaner luncheon to be held Saturday, Nov. 3 in the American Fork Stake Center 240 S. J Center. Reservations have been received from out of town guests as well as local Golden Gleaners. However, it is not necessary to make reservations to be able to attend, please just come. If you have any questions, please 4 contact Rose Mari Chipman or Gladys Willi t sson Women's , 4 '; - . ... .. - We now carry 12 size , ! .; m,''-- i 756-213- if 756-457- Happy Halloween Christmas Gift Boutique 7 Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 to 6 FREE Admission ,.. SPECIAL Don't Miss It! Christmas Gifts Decor & Toys & Games PURCHASE: ACRYLIC Sizes SWEATERS Homemade Crafts Baked Goods t Accessories Dolls Tin Punch Class Taf-- w For Ipine Highway Ik. Country Club Dr. imitation call 38-4- 4 Our soft and cozy sweaters set the pace for busy autumn and wmier activities, nne styling in your choice of solids or stripes. Designed in rich tones to blend with skirts or pants Super looks at a great price. Easy care, of course. iz-gau- ge Alpine Country Club (100 Easl Sizes S-M- -L HC' J'., ,'iAM M Y JlM 1 (formerly Mode vTSMif 756638 K 0' Day); J |