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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 6) that North Kwai Chung Jockey Club Swimming Pool in Kwai Tsing District, closed earlier on due to a burst water pipe in the vicinity, has been reopened.
In a breezy and nostalgic stroll down memory lane, North Coast Rep favorite, James Sutorius, chronicles his lifelong love affair with the Bard of Avon. Return to a time 50 years ago when Liz and Dick rocked, and Christopher Plummer ruled the stage. In an acting career highlighted by roles on television and film, Sutorius always returns to Shakespeare for sustenance. So he will again, in the delightful My Life with Will.
My Life with Will will run May 1 and 2, 2023 at 7:30pm. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $39 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit our website to purchase tickets.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Nancy Richards (858) 481-1055 http://www.northcoastrep.org
The Health Insurance Shoppe of Greensboro recently announced that it has promoted Jeffrey Shell as its first ever, and “youngest” broker to the position of Managing Partner.
For over a decade, Chuck and Martha Uhlir have owned and operated the local health insurance agency whose brokers specialize in providing help and guidance for individuals seeking assistance with individual Medicare and health insurance related products.
According to Chuck, “Jeff has been with the ‘Shoppe’ a little over five years and has played a vital role in its explosive growth. Jeff’s success and leadership stems from his extensive business background, wealth of experience, and a drive to succeed; but most importantly, his genuine ability to make a positive difference in other people’s lives.”
Jeff’s pathway to Managing Partner is a circuitous one that first began at the end of a successful career as co-owner of Southeast Medical, LLC (surgical device marketing and sales), then a life-threatening intensive care isolation stay from double pneumonia, an entrepreneurial upstart venture with senior “stay-at-home” safety technologies, and finally to independent broker.
Jeff promotes business development through public speaking, facilitating educational programs at senior events and facilities, and building relationships with financial, accounting and other business professionals. He meets with clients daily and is an integral part of the marketing, communications, and operational side of the agency.
“After extensive business career travel, I wanted to find a dynamic local company where I could establish a leadership position and make a meaningful difference in my local community,” remarks Jeff. “The Health Insurance Shoppe provided the opportunity to use my gifts, talents, and experiences, to build my own book of business and enhance the agency’s growth. I think its been a win-win situation!”
For further information about The Health Insurance Shoppe and how they provide help and guidance with Medicare and health insurance related products, please visit www.HealthShoppeNC.com or call 336-763-0775.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesman for North District Hospital (NDH) today (February 28) announces an event of suspected unauthorised access to medical records:
NDH received a complaint from a staff member earlier, suspecting that her medical records had been accessed without consent. NDH attaches great importance to the event and immediately launched an investigation into the complaint. During the investigation, it was found that a doctor had performed multiple instances of access to medical records of 29 individuals, including patients and healthcare staff, without consent through the Clinical Management System (CMS).
As the event is serious and potentially involves criminal intent, NDH reported it to the Hospital Authority (HA) Head Office and decided to report it to the Police for investigation. NDH also reported it to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and will provide necessary support to the individuals who have been affected.
The doctor involved in the event was suspended from clinical duties and was forbidden to access the CMS.
The HA has always been committed to protecting patient data and privacy and has established a robust mechanism to protect the relevant data. Moreover, the HA has been providing training on the protection of personal and data privacy to reassure staff thoroughly understand its importance.
The HA attaches great importance to staff adherence to professional ethics, and reminds staff to stringently uphold professional ethics and enforce the compliance of protecting patient data and privacy. The HA will enhance monitoring of staff’s access to medical records. Also, the HA will enhance regular audits of healthcare staff’s access to medical records. NDH will fully co-operate with the Police investigation. If any inappropriate conduct is found after the investigation, the hospital will follow up seriously.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
North District Hospital (NDH) made the following announcement today (November 10) regarding an incident of suspected improper prescription of drugs:
The NDH received a report from Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department on November 8, which suspected that a doctor did not follow proper consultation protocols when prescribing drugs. The hospital was highly concerned about the incident and a detailed investigation was carried out immediately.
After reviewing the records, it showed that the incident involved an A&E doctor who was suspected having prescribed drugs, including two drugs under the control of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, to several patients for a period of time. The prescribed doses and durations of those drugs were also found to be unusual. The involved patients were believed to be family members of the doctor concerned.
The hospital has immediately suspended the doctor’s clinical duties and the doctor concerned is currently on leave. The hospital has reported the incident to the Hospital Authority (HA) Head Office and the Police. The hospital will fully co-operate with the Police in investigation. No other patients nor services were affected in the incident.
The HA has stringent mechanism in place to review drug prescription protocols regularly. The HA also has strict supervision and management mechanism to regulate the prescriptions of drugs under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Upon receiving report from NDH, the HA Head Office has formed a panel to ascertain the existing mechanism is effective in supervising and managing the drug prescription protocols in public hospitals.
The HA has always attached great importance to professional conduct of healthcare staff. The HA will stringently follow up if any inappropriate behavior was found in the incident.
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