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Auxiliary improves patient services at PMC Clinic |
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Wednesday, 17 October 2007 |
 NEW SCALE – PMC Clinic patient Michele Stocker is weighed in by Kathy Olson, RN, on a new scale donated by the PMC Auxiliary. The scale is lower to the ground and easier for patients to get on and the large digital numbers are easy for nurses to read. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler
Haley Denzer commented, “The clinic staff found many of the patients were unsteady and uncomfortable standing on a conventional scale.”
The new scale is lower to the ground, has a much wider base, and has handrails to accommodate any age, or size of patient. The patients who have used the scale, felt much more steady and secure when being weighed at their doctor’s office.
Chief of Staff, Dr. Peter Barran stated, “The PMC and the Clinic have been very fortunate to be affiliated with the Auxiliary. In the past, they have helped PMC purchase a defibrillator and furniture for our postpartum room.”
He went on to add, “Equipment like this is in high demand at all healthcare facilities.”
The Hospital Auxiliary has many fund-raisers throughout the year to raise money for the facility.
Dr. Jennifer Dodge noted, “The Auxiliary is a very dedicated and hard working group who has the PMC and its patients at heart. The next time you see a fund-raiser sponsored by the Auxiliary, keep in mind you may benefit from it when you are a patient.”
A problem many small, rural hospitals face is finding the resources to purchase equipment that is required to provide adequate care.
Clinic Manager Denzer commented, “The PMC Clinic is appreciative and excited about this donation. We strive to provide the best services possible and with the help of the Auxiliary, we are one step closer to this goal.”
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