Growing up in Evansville, Indiana, Ruth Weekley, PRN nurse in Akron Children’s Employee Health, dared to take chances and try new things. Ruth, who was the youngest of six children, spent school breaks working for a local lawyer and wanted to become a legal secretary. But a trip to Wisconsin to visit her older brother […]
Akron Children’s recognized by Joint Commission for fall prevention program
Akron Children’s was recognized by the Joint Commission, a voluntary accrediting organization, for its practical fall prevention practices in ambulatory settings. Since patient falls are one of the most preventable serious safety events that occur in hospitals, Joint Commission accredited hospitals are required to develop fall prevention programs for their patients, regardless of age. “The […]