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A Faith-Based Commitment to Community

Paris Hotel and Casino  Las Vegas, Nevada. A Faith-Based Commitment to Community. Presented by: Susan Johnson, RN, MPH . Presenter Disclosure Information. Susan Johnson A Faith-Based Commitment to Community FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Employer: Hoag Hospital, Community Health

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A Faith-Based Commitment to Community

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  1. Paris Hotel and Casino  Las Vegas, Nevada A Faith-Based Commitment to Community Presented by: Susan Johnson, RN, MPH

  2. Presenter Disclosure Information Susan Johnson A Faith-Based Commitment to Community FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • Employer: Hoag Hospital, Community Health • AED and Training Provider: EMS Safety Services UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES DISCLOSURE: • None exist

  3. Presentation Overview

  4. About Susan Johnson, RN Manager of Community Programs at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CA

  5. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian • A faith-based, non-profit Hospital • Served Orange County since 1952 • Mission: Provide the highest quality health care services to the communities it serves. • Scope: 2 acute care facilities, 7 health centers and 4 urgent care centers • Magnet designated by American Nurses Credentialing Center

  6. Community Benefit Program • One of Hoag’s core values • Program founded in 1995 • Goal: Improve health of vulnerable population • Health Ministries program • AED/CPR Placement Program • Mental health counseling center • Funds millions into Charity Care • Supports local non-profits with grant funding and collaborative projects

  7. Hoag’s CPR/AED Program • Members of Hoag’s Health Ministries • Initial Commitment • Unit, case, pads, spare pads, prep-kit • AED medical direction • Annual training • Continued support x 5 years • Consumables • Training • Medical direction

  8. Long Term Success

  9. An Army of Faith Community Nurses

  10. Hoag’s Commitment: Placement, Education, Readiness

  11. Teaching to Fish

  12. 3 Best Practices for Successful AED Use

  13. Break Down Barriers to AED Use

  14. Easy Access Leads to More AEDs

  15. Educate, Educate, Educate Call to Action Beyond CPR Members alternate between annual CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Each class covers signs, symptoms and emergency care for heart attack, stroke and choking Morbidity and mortality have been reduced by teaching to call 9-1-1 early for heart attack and stroke symptoms • Training to respond even when the rescuer isn’t sure of the techniques • Calling 9-1-1 early is discussed per the chain of survival, and as a source to spur the rescuer into action • Rescuers are reminded that CPR doesn’t have to be perfect to work (but it helps) • Key staff encouraged to run mock drills to enhance the willingness and ability to respond

  16. Conclusion

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