Free EZ-IO Training: June 18, 19, 20 at Doctors Hospital, Heritage Center for Osteopathic Medical Education
May 7th, 2012
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Register Now for The Ohio EMS Conference presented by Grant Medical Ctr: Free. Fun. Educational.
May 1st, 2012
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Brochure with Registration Form for The Ohio EMS Conference May 21, 2012
April 18th, 2012
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Congrats to Grant’s Emily Klatte MD for receiving Business First’s Forty Under 40 Award
April 12th, 2012
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Drop off unused or expired meds on Sat,April 28, 10am-2pm at Grant Surgical & Heart Ctr
April 12th, 2012
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Thanks MedFlight for helping make the OhioHealth Medical Explorers’ night at Grant a success!
April 12th, 2012
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Grant Medical Center EMS Education Announces New RN-to-Paramedic Program
April 3rd, 2012
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We’ve had interest in a RN-to-Paramedic program for some time and now a new program is available. Watch for information coming soon to our web site at: GrantLifeLink.com
Update 2012-04-12: We hope to have everything in place for our classes later this year. As information becomes available, we’ll make more announcements and add information to the web site. Thanks for the great interest!
Ohio Division of EMS Newly Approved Curriculum Standards For EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic
April 2nd, 2012
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Central Ohio Trauma System’s 3rd Annual Trauma Research Symposium May 7, 2012
April 1st, 2012
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Congratulations to Lisa Biegler, CNO, Dublin Methodist Hospital and Grady Memorial Hospital
March 30th, 2012
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OhioHealth names Chief Nursing Officer for Dublin Methodist and Grady Memorial Hospitals
Lisa Biegler, RN, BSN, MBA, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) for Dublin Methodist Hospital and Grady Memorial Hospital. She will begin her new role on Mar.19.
As CNO, Lisa will be responsible for leading efforts to enhance the operational effectiveness of clinical services and programs, while delivering exceptional patient experiences and quality care at both hospitals.
She will also play an integral role in building and maintaining collaborative relationships between the nurses and medical staff.
Biegler first joined OhioHealth in 2007 as director of Heart Services at Grant Medical Center. Since then, she has also become responsible for Endoscopy and the Neuro Medical Stroke Unit.
“Although I will miss my Grant Medical Center family, I am honored to be selected to serve the nursing communities at Dublin Methodist and Grady Memorial Hospitals,” said Biegler of her new role.
Prior to joining OhioHealth, Biegler worked for over 30 years in healthcare, bringing with her experience including leadership roles at Children’s Hospital in Columbus and Genesis Health Care System in Zanesville.
Biegler received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Capital University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Findlay. She is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Lisa lives in Cambridge, Ohio with her husband, Kent. They have two sons, Scott and Kyle. Lisa will be establishing a second residence in Dublin, Ohio.
Welcome Drs. Karas, O’Mara and Truong to Grant Medical Center
March 30th, 2012
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Nominations are open for the John P Moore Memorial EMS Award for Excellence
March 29th, 2012
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Background
John P. Moore was an invaluable member of the Grant Medical Center family.
For 25 years, John served as a part-time paramedic instructor at Grant, and
a paramedic instructor for the Columbus Division of Fire.
John was instrumental in the creation of Grant LifeFlight’s first remote helicopter base
in Wellston, Ohio; the first of its kind in the country.
This base helped to increase the rapid response of helicopter crews in southern Ohio
and helped to significantly improve patient survival rates in rural areas.
John dedicated his professional life to the continued success of the Grant Trauma program
and Grant’s LifeLink program. His contributions to the improvement of care for
pre-hospital patients through his efforts at the Columbus Division of Fire,Grant LifeFlight,
Grant LifeLink and Grant’s Paramedic School are invaluable.
Award Description
To pay honor to his memory, Grant Medical Center is proud to present
The John P. Moore Memorial EMS Award for Excellence.
This award is presented annually to an EMS First Responder, EMT or Paramedic
working in central, southern or southeastern Ohio.
The honored individual’s character, as demonstrated through their actions as an
EMS advocate, educator, leader, mentor or provider,
has affected the lives of others by creating a positive, long-lasting impact
in the provision of emergency medical services.
Award Eligibility Criteria
A nominee for the John P. Moore Memorial EMS Award for Excellence must:
§ Be an EMS provider, with a current and valid certification issued by
the State of Ohio, Division of EMS as a First Responder, EMT Basic, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic; and
§ Be an EMS provider with no disciplinary actions against them by
the Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical Services; and
§ Be a member in good-standing of a recognized EMS organization that responds
within central, southern or southeastern Ohio
to emergencies and other requests, including those made by the public-at-large; and
§ Meet the spirit of the award description
Nomination Deadline
April 16, 2012 @ 9:00 AM
Nomination Packet
Detailed information is available in the award nomination packet.
Click Here for Information and Nomination Packet
LifeLink Spring CE Update with a focus on Special Needs, April 21, 2012 at Grant Medical Center
March 29th, 2012
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Grant and the OhioHealth Research and Innovation Institute Move Inventions To Hospital
March 27th, 2012
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Incident Management: The Central Ohio Trauma System’s Hospital Incident Liaison
March 23rd, 2012
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The Central Ohio Trauma System’s Hospital Incident Liaison (HIL) role was recently featured on FEMA’s Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov).
The COTS HIL role emerged as a direct response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. COTS conducted planning for a potential influx of victims to the two verified burn centers in central Ohio. As part of this process, COTS contacted all Franklin County, OH, hospitals to inquire about bed availability and other resource needs in the event that the burn centers would require transfers of less critical patients. All hospitals demonstrated receptiveness to share resources and assist one another in order to respond collectively to the disaster. The COTS Executive Committee recognized the value in collaboration and an ongoing need for coordinated hospital response. Consequently, the committee met to define and implement the HIL role.
Click here to access the article on LLIS.gov
COTS is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization that coordinates trauma care, emergency care, and disaster preparedness systems throughout 15 counties in central Ohio. COTS serves as the hospital preparedness coordination agency for the central Ohio Homeland Security Region 4 (see map 1 below). The COTS Board of Trustees consists of hospitals and emergency medical services (EMS) providers, Columbus Medical Association physicians, and local health agency representatives. COTS manages and distributes Federal preparedness funds to 29 partnering hospitals and community healthcare partners in Region 4. These funds enhance individual and regional hospital preparedness planning through the purchase of equipment and supplies, participation in training and exercises, and other preparedness initiatives.
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov) is the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national online network of lessons learned, best practices, and innovative ideas for the emergency management and homeland security communities.
*Information for this posting extracted from the referenced article
Save-the-Date: Grant Medical Ctr presents The Ohio EMS Leadership Forum, May 21, 2012. Free.
March 20th, 2012
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Save-the-Date: Grant Medical Ctr presents The Ohio EMS Conference, May 21, 2012. Free. Fun. Educational.
March 20th, 2012
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New Advanced Stroke Life Support classes added; free courtesy of The OhioHealth Stroke Network
March 8th, 2012
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The course is designed for healthcare providers that may assess or manage a stroke patient, including hospital and pre-hospital professionals.
Learning Goals:
Describe why early treatment may result in a marked reduction in risk of disability
Identify the five main stroke syndromes and relate them to pathophysiology and clinical signs
Perform focused evaluation to identify stroke, its location and severity, and t-PA contraindications
Key Components:
Hands-on skills training
Instructors simulate stroke syndromes
Learners perform the MEND Examination, a unique neurologic assessment tool developed for the UM ASLS course
Computer-based multimedia skills training
Interactive discussions
Didactic sessions
Class schedule and registration form is available on our Outreach Education page at:
www.grantlifelink.com/outreach
For more information, email lifelink (at) ohiohealth (dot) com or call the LifeLink office at (614) 566-9111 Option 1.
Healthnet 4/MedFlight 7 Conference, March 24, 2012 at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth OH
March 8th, 2012
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You’re invited to join Healthnet 4/MedFlight 7 for an EMS, nursing and firefighter conference at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth Ohio on March 24, 2012.
