St. Catherine’s Maternity staff practices award-winning standards

The Healthcare Association of New York State presented the prestigious 2010 Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety to Catholic Health Services of Long Island (CHS) for its “Improving Patient Safety in Obstetrics Using Crew Resources Management” initiative. After researching various approaches to reduce obstetrical adverse events, a special task force selected the Crew Resource Management model used in the aviation industry. Clinicians were trained, and principles around communication, team structure, situation monitoring, mutual support, and team behavior were adopted. Emergency drills were also conducted to sharpen critical incident awareness and response.

 After 18 months, CHS has seen significant improvements in reducing neonatal intensive care admissions by more than 60 percent at the four pat'cipat'ng hospitals, including St. Catherine’s, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center and St. Charles Hospital. The CHS program was named the most outstanding safety iinitiative out of more than 130 nominees from hospitals and health systems in New York state. 

Commack BOE Welcomes Brian Simpson Pricipal Indian Hollow School

The Commack Board of Education has announced the appointment of Brian Simpson as Principal of Indian Hollow Primary School.

 

"After an extensive search and interview process, the Board of Education is please to announce the appointment of Mr. Brian Simpson as the Principal of Indian Hollow Primary School.

 

Mr. Simpson comes to the District from the Smithtown Public Schools, where he served as Assistant Principal in the Accompsett Elementary School (K-5)."

 

Further information will be published on the Commack Website later this week, and in the August Commack Courier.  

 

Suffolk County Dept. of Public Works To Spray Tonight In Nesconset

Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.

Time and date of the application: July 27, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): Nesconset and Ronkonkoma  

Sites to be treated:  An area in Nesconset and Ronkonkoma bounded on the south by Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma and Richmond Avenue, on the west by Old Nichols Road, Smithtown Boulevard and Lake Avenue, on the north by Route 347, Browns Road, Old Nichols Road and Moriches Road and on the east by Hawkins Avenue.   

Method of Treatment: Aerial application - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Although your chances of experiencing any health effects from spraying are quite low, the following common sense steps will help you reduce possible exposure to pesticides before, during or after spraying.

Steps you should take:  Children and pregnant women should take care to avoid exposure when practical.  If possible, remain inside or avoid the area whenever spraying takes place and for about 30 minutes after spraying.  Close windows and doors and close the vents of window air-conditioning units to circulate indoor air or, before spraying begins, turn them off.  Windows and air-conditioning vents can be reopened about 30 minutes after spraying.  If you come in direct contact with pesticide spray, protect your eyes.  If you get pesticide spray in your eyes, immediately rinse them with water.  Wash exposed skin.  Wash clothes that come in direct contact with spray separately from other laundry.  Consult your health care provider if you think you are experiencing health effects from spraying.

Steps you may want to take:  The materials used by Vector Control do not leave significant residues on surfaces, but exposure can be reduced even further.  Pick homegrown fruits and vegetables you expect to eat soon before spraying takes place.  Rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables (in fact all produce) thoroughly with water before cooking or eating.  Bring laundry and small toys inside before spraying begins.  (Wash with detergent and water if exposed to pesticides during spraying.)  Bring pet food and water dishes inside, and cover ornamental fishponds during the spray period to avoid direct exposure.

Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.

The following treatments are for Vector Control:

Time and date of the application: July 27, 2010, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Approximate location(s): Davis Park and Point O’Woods on Fire Island

Sites to be treated:  – All streets in the Villages.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)

Time and date of the application: July 28, 2010, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Approximate location(s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island

Sites to be treated:  – All streets in the Villages.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)

Time and date of the application: July 29, 2010, 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Approximate location (s): Smith Point Park recreation area

Sites to be treated:  – The recreation area on Fire Island west of the parkway.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)

The following treatments are for West Nile Virus

Time and date of the application: July 27, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): Holtsville

Sites to be treated:  An area in Holtsville bounded on the west by Fourteenth Avenue, on the south by Woodside Avenue and on the East by North Ocean Avenue.   

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 27, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): South Huntington

Sites to be treated:  An area in South Huntington bounded on the west by New York Avenue, on the north by Jericho Turnpike, on the east by Pigeon Hill Road and on the south by Old Country Road.  

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 27, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): Nesconset and Ronkonkoma  

Sites to be treated:  An area in Nesconset and Ronkonkoma bounded on the south by Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma and Richmond Avenue, on the west by Old Nichols Road, Smithtown Boulevard and Lake Avenue, on the north by Route 347, Browns Road, Old Nichols Road and Moriches Road and on the east by Hawkins Avenue.   

Method of Treatment: Aerial application - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 28, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): Half Hollow Hills

Sites to be treated:  An area in the Half Hollow Hills section of South Huntington bounded on the south by Old Country Road, on the west by Burrs Lane, on the north by Ryder Avenue and on the east by Deer Park Avenue.  

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 28, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): Farmingville and Coram

Sites to be treated:  An area in Farmingville bounded on the south by Portion Road, on the west by the LIPA power lines and on the north and east by Horse Block Road and Leeds Road.  The Brookhaven Highway Department yard and adjacent areas in Coram will also be treated.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 28, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Approximate location (s): Heckscher State Park and surrounding areas.  

Sites to be treated:  Heckscher State Park and surrounding areas in Great River and East Islip, bounded on the west by Champlin Creek, on the north by the Long Island Railroad, on the east by the Connetquot River and on the south by Great South Bay.    

Method of Treatment: Aerial application - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

For current and future notices and/or further information:

•           Suffolk County Division of Vector Control   631-852-4270

•           Spraying Information Hotline 631-852-4939

•           Click on www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health then click on Mosquito Spraying.

Although your chances of experiencing any health effects from spraying are quite low, the following common sense steps will help you reduce possible exposure to pesticides before, during or after spraying.

Steps you should take:  Children and pregnant women should take care to avoid exposure when practical.  If possible, remain inside or avoid the area whenever spraying takes place and for about 30 minutes after spraying.  Close windows and doors and close the vents of window air-conditioning units to circulate indoor air or, before spraying begins, turn them off.  Windows and air-conditioning vents can be reopened about 30 minutes after spraying.  If you come in direct contact with pesticide spray, protect your eyes.  If you get pesticide spray in your eyes, immediately rinse them with water.  Wash exposed skin.  Wash clothes that come in direct contact with spray separately from other laundry.  Consult your health care provider if you think you are experiencing health effects from spraying.

Steps you may want to take:  The materials used by Vector Control do not leave significant residues on surfaces, but exposure can be reduced even further.  Pick homegrown fruits and vegetables you expect to eat soon before spraying takes place.  Rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables (in fact all produce) thoroughly with water before cooking or eating.  Bring laundry and small toys inside before spraying begins.  (Wash with detergent and water if exposed to pesticides during spraying.)  Bring pet food and water dishes inside, and cover ornamental fishponds during the spray period to avoid direct exposure.

SEE RED YOU'D BETTER STOP!

Suffolk County Police To Target
Red Light Violators

Department will participate in national program during August

Suffolk County Police will be participating in the 2010 National Stop on Red Week, stepping up enforcement on drivers who run red lights. The campaign runs from August 1 through August 7.

The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running is dedicated to reducing the number of drivers who run red lights and the fatalities and injuries that occur as a result. The campaign aims to inform the public about the seriousness of running red lights and educate drivers on law enforcement practices that can make roadways safer.

Suffolk Police will utilize officers from the Highway Patrol Bureau, including the Motorcycle Section, the Community Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) units, as well as precinct patrol units, in both marked and unmarked cars, during this national campaign to catch drivers who run red lights.

Drivers who run red lights create a danger to everyone on the road, said Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. Those who violate this law, endangering others on our roadways, will be ticketed. 

Studies show that nearly 1,000 people are killed and more than 165,000 are injured annually in red light crashes throughout the United States, said Police Commissioner Richard Dormer. The Suffolk County Police Department is committed to reducing that number to ensure the safety of Suffolk residents.