5. Stevens County – Trauma Centers Stevens County has two trauma centers that serve the entire county: Mount Carmel Hospital982 E ColumbiaColville, WA 99114 Saint Joseph’s Hospital500 East WebsterChewelah, WA 99109
6. Stevens County – Trauma Centers Mount Carmel is a level IV adult trauma Center and provides a labor and delivery center. Saint Josephs is a level III adult and pediatric trauma center and provides obstetric services.
9. Stevens County – Response Times Acceptable emergency response times as defined by Washington Administration Code (WAC). Emergency response services must be in compliance with these response times at least 80% of the time.
10. Room for Improvement? How can Stevens County Improve response time standards? How can Stevens County recruit more volunteers to implement emergency services? How can Stevens County fund more emergency medical services? How can Stevens County prevent motor vehicle accidents among young people?
11. Propositions Utilize under-used populations such as teenagers and retirees as first responders and dispatchers. Implement motor vehicle education programs. Implement motor vehicle accident prevention programs. Lower speed limits Helmet laws Guard rails Warning Signs DUI check points
15. Room for Improvement? What programs are being implemented to assist community members in smoking cessation efforts? What legislation has been passed or is going to be passed to affect cigarette access? How affordable are smoking cessation programs? What education efforts are being made and/or are supported by government agencies?
16. Provider Reminder Health Care Provider Administers “Reminder” to Patient Widely Accessible Easily Implemented Health Care Providers Carry Clout High Success Rate More Effective When Combined With Other Methods
17. Smoking Cessation A Variety of Smoking Cessation Programs Administered by Schools, Employers, and Government Agency Long Term Dollars Saved With Results Widely Accessible Mass Media Effective More Effective When Combined With Other Programs
18. Decreasing Access Taxation or Increasing Unit Price Widely applicable Generates Money For Community Through Taxation Requires Legislaton
19. Stevens County - Conclusion Though all three programs are successful they are all significantly more successful when implemented together. A streamlined, comprehensive, aggressive and accessible smoking cessation program would be very effective in Stevens County
Notas del editor
While instances of violent crime are relatively low compared to Washington State as a whole, Motor vehicle deaths are quite high in Stevens County.
