The recent drills focused on preparing office staff for various emergencies.
The USA Health Physician Enterprise has implemented mock drills in its ambulatory clinics to prepare for various emergencies. Recent drills included preparing office staff to perform CPR in the event of a patient passing out in a lobby, as well as reminding them how to stay safe during severe weather.
“We are delighted that Local Goodness is returning to Mobile as a way to help showcase how the hospital and its pediatric emergency center benefit our community,” said Debbie Browning, MSN, R.N., CENP, CEO of Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
The annual symposium is hosted by the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at USA Health University Hospital in conjunction with the Alabama Gulf EMS System.
USA Health employees may receive tuition credit for up to 5 semester hours and applicable fees each semester.
“Healthcare workers have to process and carry many emotions as they care for patients who are experiencing disease and traumatic events,” said Kim Crawford Meeks, manager of the Spiritual Care and Counseling Department. “Safe and sacred spaces to aid in the processing of emotions are vital to our health and ability to sustain this type of work.”
USA Health employees are making an impact in our community. Learn about some of their recent service and outreach projects.
