St Moritz Security Services, Safety Meeting, May 23, 2008, 0900

Present: Hope P., Don B., Doris B., Jasmine M., Tim D., Joe M., Charles K, Vickie M., Paul M.  SSI employees working at the hospital site also attended either the 0900 session or the additional 1100 session.

The meeting was held in the Jefferson Room at Jefferson Regional Hospital.

Topic:  MRSA
The presentation was made by Beverly F., Jefferson Hospital Infection Control Dept. A description of bacteria, good and bad, was given and how these bacteria are spread, with an emphasis on MRSA.  Printed information on the MRSA virus was provided.  

We did learn that the spreading of bacteria is done mostly by touch and the best way to protect yourself is to wash your hands often, or use alcohol hand cleaner often, and keep your hands away from your face.

St Moritz appreciates Beverly’s addressing the Safety Committee and SSI employees.  She is a knowledgeable and interesting speaker who encourages her audience to participate and ask questions. 

The group was also addressed by Phyllis B., director of the hospital’s customer service department.  She stressed the need for the SSI employees working at the site to take the time to treat the patients and visitors as courteously as they themselves would like to be treated.  Employees have been issued a nametag with their first name only.  This tag is to be worn at all times while on duty.  The hospital is also working on developing a quieter environment and would like to see a decrease in loud radio transmissions.  Employees must be able to hear the radio calls and turning the volume down on the radios is not always possible.  The radio equipment is owned by the client; the possibility of using an earpiece was suggested. 

The business part of the Safety meeting was held following the speakers. 

Review of Accidents:

There was one accident since the April meeting.  An employed slipped descending a grassy hillside  and injured his ankle.  Presently this is medical only.

There were no vehicle accidents since the April meeting.

Previous Business:

1. The minutes from the April, 2008 meeting were accepted unanimously. A first to accept the minutes was provided by Don B. and seconded by Hope P.
2. June is National Safety Month and an email will be sent to each office instructing them to review the emergency procedures for that office and at the sites.

New Business:

1. The Summer Safety newsletter will be emailed to the offices for distribution the first week of June
2. The committee members were told of the serious vehicle accident involving St Moritz Building      Services.  The company vehicle was totaled, the driver seriously injured, and life flighted; he remains in serious condition.  The vehicle’s  passenger was also injured and is recovering at home. The vehicle collided with a landscaping truck and trailer; there were no injuries in the truck
3. June meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2008 at 0900

The meeting adjourned at 1028