Advanced Training Benefits Both Patients and Employees at Little River Healthcare System
Rockdale, Texas (September 30, 2008) Little River Healthcare System team members recently had the opportunity to participate in a two-day ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training class.
The American Heart ACLS course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient. Through the ACLS course, providers are able to enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiac emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. The course is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation by healthcare providers.
“We are very excited to provide our team members with the opportunity to participate in an advanced training class that reinforces the life-saving skills necessary to provide our communities with excellent healthcare” stated Jeremy Riney, Little River Healthcare System CEO.
Pictured L-R: Amanda Montelongo, LVN, Keely Booth, RN, Maggie Adams, LVN, Kacie Kargill, RN, Stephanie Bleeker, LVN
About Little River Healthcare
Little River Healthcare System formed in November 2006 when Blackhawk Healthcare merged with Richards Memorial Hospital to create a healthcare system dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care to the community. Little River Healthcare System is currently comprised of 5 facilities in surrounding areas: Richards Memorial Hospital, Family Care Center, Little River Medical Clinic - Rockdale, Little River Medical Clinic – Cameron and Little River Medical Clinic - Hearne. Our energized and committed staff of employees, physicians and volunteers work together every day to deliver our mission.
About Blackhawk Healthcare
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Blackhawk Healthcare is an owner and operator of Critical Access Hospitals. Blackhawk’s desire is to transform rural healthcare by working synergistically with each rural community to build confidence and pride through improved healthcare delivery. We are passionately dedicated to the uniqueness of rural healthcare and improving the community by bringing the resources required to meet the broader needs of each "hometown" we touch. Blackhawk is inspired to provide excellence in service and modern facilities that convey trust, confidence and healing.