Safe Handling of Chemicals 01/26/23 It’s always safety first when handling and using chemicals. Accidental chemical exposure can result in death, so taking the necessary safety precautions when handling chemicals is a must. If you work with hazardous substances, be sure to adhere to all safety measures to help reduce the risk of an incident. This is especially true for any lawn care chemicals like pesticides or herbicides. The documentation on using any chemical is an important consideration. Be sure to keep up-to-date information on any chemicals being used in the workplace. These are called SDS or Safety Data Sheets. The SDS should include the amounts of chemicals being used and the risks associated with each chemical. If it’s at work, a thorough risk assessment should be produced for each chemical. Once complete, it is imperative that this information is distributed to all those who require it as part of their training in regard... Read More→
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS - ED CUTLER, DIRECTOR OF ANESTHESIA SERVICES 01/26/23 This week is CRNA Week - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Ed Cutler, CRNA, Director of Anesthesia Services, discusses what CRNAs do, the training required to become a CRNA, and how CRNAs can help manage chronic pain conditions. Listen To More→
JOHN LOTHROP III, MD BECOMES BOARD CERTIFIED IN FAMILY MEDICINE 01/05/23 (Denison, IA) –Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has been notified John Lothrop III, MD has passed the certifying examination and is now Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Lothrop joined the CCMH medical staff in October 2016. Family Medicine Certification (FMC) serves to ensure patients and the public a physician is highly skilled and effective at improving their health by having met the specific residency training requirements and continuing to maintain high professional standards. Established by family physicians, FMC is a voluntary specialty credential beyond state licensure that demonstrates an ongoing proficiency in the competencies required of a family physician. Patients and their families benefit from Board Certified physicians through: Improved quality of care for patients through participation in the Family Medicine Certification process, Recognition by p... Read More→