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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News Twin city Continued from Page 1 in funding curb, gutter and sidewalk on several streets. He said high school seniors were doing a community service beautification project near the town hall. (Its good that) The kids leave something to improve the city. Barlow announced that he was soon to meet with the Arizona Supreme Court Justices. Its always good to know and meet the people you must deal with. Pat Bourque, former profes- sional Oakland As baseball player and more recently a Mohave County business owner, said if elected hed apply successful business management style to the Mohave County District I Commission seat. Bourque, a Kingman resident, is seeking the seat to be vacated by retiring Carol Anderson. Government is a lot like garbage, said Bourque referring to his former occupation, evoking laughter from the audience. He recently sold his garbage business. Both are supposed to provide a service to the community. I want to develop a plan to get county resources to this area, said Bourque. He complimented Colorado CityHildale for working together for the good of all. I want to compliment you both for all you have done here, with very little outside assistance. Judge I. McKay Heaton told the audience the justice court he presided over was the peoplescourt. He asked for suggestions in sentencing and on how county taxpayers felt the court should be run. J believe that sentencing should not just be punitive, but rehabilitative said Heaton. He encouraged Mohave County to assign an officer exclusive to the MoccasinColorado City area. When Jared Hammon worked for Mohave, from January-Apri- l of 98, he wrote 56 citations, the four other officers combined only wrote 49. Heaton expressed concern over revenue and safety loss without a county officer in the area. The reward of being a judge," said Heaton, is when you see someone turn their life around, especially a young person." Mayor Barlow complimented WEDNESDAY MAY 3, 2000 Kane County Hospital ambulance protocol communications between differ- pected to begin practice this sum- addressed the Board. She felt ent facility entities and to better mer. Sinclair added, Dr. Otts that a fence was needed for resiunderstand and assist each de- son, who was in a serious auto dents. Chairman Atherley assured Perkins the fencing was accident, is doing better. partment. In his administrative report in the works. She also felt Long Director of Nursing Rosalie Esplin reported the scheduling Sinclair boasted on behalf of the Term Care employees should concerns for the nursing staff KCH lab. Up until April 20, labs receive more recognition. Her have been resolved. A continu- record for patients seen was 42. third concern dealt with a pering education class was resched- April 20 Jeanette Johnson, Dan sonnel issue which was rediuled which will enable staff Smalling and Lexi Gordon at- rected to be handled within the members to participate in the tended to the needs of 56 pa- governing policies and procemini health fair which is sched- tients. The Board and Adminis- dures of KCH handbook. uled during this years 10K. Human Resources Director tration thanked the staff for the Esplin went on to report the efforts they continuously put Laurali Noteman thanked the central fetal monitoring system, forward. Board for all they do for the facilfetal monitor and infant isoilette, Board Member Carla Avant ity. She explained each employee have been ordered. The central requested the task list be and volunteer would be receivsystem should arrive toward the amended to include a comple- ing a small gift from Administraend of June, other arrival dates tion date. Three task items which tion this year to say thanks. This have not been announced. The were approved in the Fall were: program was started in January central system and the fetal moni- fencing for long term residents, 2000, each department or staff tor total approximately $36,000. a heli-pa- d and picnic tables. designation and volunteer holds KCH would announced Esplin Mary Hurley was assigned to a designated day, week or month. not need to purchase a new work with Chairman Atherley Each will be thanked and recogHoyerlift. A part has been found to work on the task list agenda. nized during their nationally to fix the existing lift saving the CNA Harriet Perkins next designated time. A facility that added expense. Hoyer lift is a sling type apparatus, used to lift patients mechanically, it has the capability of lifting up to 450 lbs. Board member John Vaughn reported he had been contacted by a property owner whose property adjoins KCH, regarding a the monthly fence. The property owner felt telephone lines, would for be ap- during a land agreement it had line use charges proximately $1,500. Those trans- been stated a fence would be mission fees alone would make a installed. Mary Hurley, KCH tele-ra- d system unaffordable. An employee and secretary for Internet program is being re- Board meetings, checked the searched which would bring the minutes from previous board The patient on the right tried telling Kane County Hospital Administrator M,ke system into a much more afford- meetings and was unable to lo- Sinclair (I) that Hillary's medical reform was killing us. Photo by Laurali cate any mention of such a pro- Noteman. able monthly range. TechLori Ramsay, Radiology posal. The Board members were nician, stated security is another also asked if they remembered hurtle which will have to be dealt any such agreement, no one rewith. Ramsay is working with a called the proposal. Vaughn will minimum of three entities at a check further to see if an agree- By Laurali Noteman Kane County Hospital Board Chairman Ted Atherley commented on a requests regarding location destination of the Kane County Hospital i'KCH) ambulance service at the KCH Board meeting for April. It is mandated by law that the responding ambulance service, in this case KCH, must report directly to KCH where the needs of each specific patient will be determined by the attending ER physician. That decision determines whether or not the patient requires medical attention, if they should remain in a primary care facility, which KCH is, or if their needs require them to be transported to another facility. Should the patient request to be transported to another facility they may do so after they have been assessed by the attending physician. Dr. Marilyn' Vermeesch reported for the medical staff to the KCH Board. She updated them on the progress of the service. There are still a lot of details to work out with the largest concern at the moment, being transmission. Should the system be required to use the Tele-Radiolo- gy We Want You time trying to establish needs ment had been established. KCH Administrator Mike and coordinate programs which will ensure the best, and most Sinclair noted the Board had affordable tele-ra- d system avail- made a decision to change emable. ployee medical insurance coverDr. Vermeesch also reported age to Wasatch Crest at the last on a scheduled meeting with board meeting. Changes were KCH physicians, nursing staff, made with the existing ICH laboratory technicians and ra- policy that compared with diology technicians. The meet- Wasatch Crest which brought ing is being called to enhance the premiums closer together. The Board was polled and unanimously felt ICH offered the bet- Lawsuit Continued from Page 1 A motion that All roads on Judge Heaton saying that he does a good job and has a genu- public lands in Kane County are open to public use until closed ine interest in young people." through a legal process passed with Carroll and Crosby voting aye. Commissioner Judd had just left for another commitment. Carroll continued that just using the Federal Register violates State policy. The Commission gave final approval for Duck Creek Pines Phase 2. The consent agenda was approved with a business license for Kelleen Hill, Petals Espresso Bar Buffalo Bistro. ter option for employees. There- fore ICH remains the medical carrier for KCH. Sinclair next asked the Board about looking into expanding services to include chemo. therapy. There are several areas which must be researched before any action will be taken. Among the concerns are a large enough sterile area, equipment, training and staffing. All this and more must be taken into consideration. The Board did support Sinclairs request to research the possibility. Sinclair announced Dr. Darrin Ott has accepted a position working with Dr. Pandya. He is ex Kanab Fire Department has 6 positions open for firemen. Come help protect the citizens of your community. We would like to start training a new group of firemen May 11, 2000. Contact Alan Alldredge for an application at The Junction or call Joining Requirements Must be 21 ears old Must have valid Utah drivers license Need high school diploma or 689-014- 3. equivalent Must live in Kane County |