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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - Utah Navajo Health System awarded accreditation from Joint Commission Rage 2 Empire to elect two directors Two directors will be elected at the June 5, 2004 Annual Colorado within the period from March 8 through noon, April 21, 2004. The Secretary will post a list of qualifying February 18 SJC Public Lands, 7 p.m., Commission Chambers, Monticello. February 19 Veterans Memorial committee, 7 Thursday p.m., Monticello Library. Monticello Airport Committee, 7 p.m., Monticello City Offices. Monday February 23 B SJC Commission, 10 a.m., Commission Chambers, Monticello. sion on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations national standards for health care quality and safety, Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. has earned the Joint Commissions Seal of Approval. We sought accreditation for our organization because we want to demonstrate our commitment to patient safety and quality care, says Donna Members Meeting in Cortez, Colorado according to Neal 21. Stephens, General Manager of nominees by 5 p.m. on April Secret mail ballots are taken Empire Electric Association. The process to get your to the Annual Meeting for name on the ballot is simple, counting along with ballots to determine easy to follow and straight for- cast ward, says Stephens, and it election results. For any bona fide residential member residis meant to provide any interested member the opportunity ing in District 7 (John Porter, to run for a seat on the Board incumbent), or District 9 Gene of Directors. The bylaws state Story, incumbent) this is your that nominations for all can- opportunity to get your name Singer, UNHS CEO. We view didates, including incumbents, on the ballot. The term for obtaining Joint Commission is by petition only, on forms both Districts is for four years. accreditation as another step If you are interested in one toward achieving excellence. provided by Empire. Petitions must include the candidates of these seats, please come by Achieving accreditation office at demonstrates that Utah Naname, physical address, direc- Empires temporary 343 E. Main, Cortez, to detertor district, term and signavajo Health System has volunture of at least fifteen (15) mine whether or not your bona tarily sought an independent fide residence is within the dis- - evaluation of its compliance members whose bona fide resiPwith perfor- dence resides within the nom- trict up for election. For additional informatum mance standards, says inating district. Potential candidates must andor a candidate petition Michael Kuleczycki, executive file a nominating petition with form, please contact Neal director, Ambulatory Care Acthe Cooperatives Secretary at Stephens or Denise Rosen-baugcreditation Program, Joint at Empire Electric durCommission. Empires temporary headquarters at 343 E. Main, Cortez, ing normal business hours. The award of accreditation is for the three-yea- r period endin-pers- Wednesday demonstrating compliance with the Joint CommisBy ( state-of-the-a- Tuesday February 24 B Monticello Chamber of Commerce, noon, Wagon Wheel Pizza. B Blanding City Council, 7 p.m., Blanding City Offices. Wednesday B Monticello rt h February 25 City Council, 7 p m., Monticello City Offices. B Frontier Museum Committee, 7 p.m., Frontier Museum. Monticello Local Marine involved in drug seizure Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Johns, son of Helen T. and Freddie J. Johns of Monument Valley, recently participated in the seizure of an estimated 2, 800 pounds of hashish with an estimated value of $11 million, Utah State Senate update There has been a lot of talk about mandatory arbitration for medical malpractice cases. A law enacted during last years legislative session allows health care providers to require patients to sign mandatory arbitration agreements. Health care providers sermay deny vice to those who do not sign the agreements, out of fear of possible malpractice lawsuits. Arbitration is simply too expensive for many lower to middle income individuals. support a new three step dispute resolution process that requires: mediation, arbitration, anti then court action. non-emergen- after intercepting a small Arabian sea vessel in the North Arabian Sea, while assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), homebased in Camp Pendleton, CA. These interceptions are designed to hinder the funding of terrorist organizations by denying the use of the seas for the smuggling of illegal contraband. This is the third interception by coalition maritime forces in recent weeks. Johns unit is an expeditionary intervention force with the ability to rapidly organize for combat operations in virtually any environment. MEUs are composed of more than 2, 000 personnel and are divided into an infantry battalion, aircraft squadron, support group and command element. With this combination, Johns expensive. Disputing parties could enter arbitration only after a failed mediation process. If arbitration fails, then the case may go to court. Another key subject at the legislature this session are is- sues related to the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). These bills will have to be carefully scrutinized. It is important that the safety of children is not compromised. Recent accusations against the DCFS, which are articulated in some bills addressing the DCFS, jeopardize the advances that have been made in the welfare of our children. Reform may only take place if it is for the betterment of children and families. - Senator Mike Dmitrich X mance improvement in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including approximately 9,000 hospitals and home care organizations, and 8,000 other health care organizations that provide long term care, assisted living, behavioral healthcare, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission also accredits health plans, integrated delivery networks, and other managed care entities. 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