2006 Community Day “Run for Fun” Race Results Congratulations to all
Left to right, overall 2006 winners and their times: Chris Horoszko (17.52–second place), Tim Wu (16.57–first place), Mark Ams (18.10–third place)
the race participants who ran, walked, or rolled their way through the 2006 Community Day “Run for Fun” challenging course. Several new features were added this Runners, take your mark… year to enhance the enjoyment and overall experience for race participants. New features included a pre-race warm-up, post-race refreshments compliments of ARAMARK Nutrition Services, and souvenir water bottles for all racers. Thank you to coordinators, helpers, and racers. We hope you’ll come back again next year and keep the “Run for Fun” a part of your Community Day tradition! ■
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Top three finishers in each gender and age category Male 8 & under: 9-11: 12-14: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50 & over:
Collin Kerr, Chris Abraham, Chris Adams John Kyriacopoulos, Peter Coughlin, Carson Kerr and Tim Witenske (tied for third) Peter Subosits, Mike McGuire, Michael Handy Chris Horoszko, Jonathon Weimer, John Subosits Tim Wu, Mark Ams Bill Lang, Robert Aumer, Chris Mayer Mike Vighetti, Charles Subosits, David Murphy Steve Handy, George Bezek
Female 8 & under: 9-11: 12-14: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50 & over:
Elaina Walnoha, Catherine Delo, Ali Peck Kay Subosits, Megan Adamo, Betsy Erlanger Amy Anderson, Chrissy Sandman, Carrie Thompson Kira Brown, Christine Tarullo, Lisa Ripper Kristen Petrini, Maureen Johnson Kelly Mertz, Eileen Pacalo, Cari Lackner Tina Seech, Janine Gross, Linda Dudzinski Pam Schmidt, Donna Cuffman
Tri-Community South Awarded Accreditation Tri-Community South EMS has been awarded accreditation from
the Commission for the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). CAAS is an independent, non-profit organization comprise EMS and health care experts, established to encourage and promote quality patient care in America’s medical transportation system. The primary focus of the commission’s standards is high-quality patient care. This is accomplished by establishing national standards which not only address the delivery of patient care, but also the ambulance service’s total operation and its relationships with other agencies, the general public, and the medical community. The commission’s standards often exceed state or local licensing requirements. To date, only 102 ambulance services in the United States and Canada have been granted CAAS accreditation. Tri-Community South is the fourth service in Pennsylvania, and one of very few municipally-owned services in the nation, to achieve this accreditation. In a rigorous year-long process, Tri-Community South demonstrated that its policies and procedures meet the accreditation standard and passed the on-site inspection. The CAAS board then met to review all the information from the application process. Three-year accreditation was granted this past April. This is the longest period for which CAAS grants accreditation and it shows that Tri-Community South met or exceeded the most stringent standards in all operational and administrative areas, in personnel, equipment, policies and procedures, documentation, and community responsibility. Tri-Community South EMS Director Nora Helfrich said, “Accreditation represents our firm commitment to our patients and community. We continuously strive to do our best and we view accreditation as another step toward excellence. Our staff has been key to our successful completion
of the process. It gives the feeling of prestige and pride to work in an accredited ambulance service. Everyone played a valuable role in our ability to meet the commission’s high standards. We have Nora Helfrich accepts recognition from Commissioner Bates honoring National EMS week. achieved accreditation, but I believe it is only a stimulus for continued improvement.” Several states now recognize CAAS accreditation as evidence of qualification for state licensure. Because Pennsylvania does not do this, Tri-Community South has also completed its triennial state licensure inspection. This inspection is conducted by the regional EMS council to insure that the service complies with all state laws and regulations, and that the personnel and equipment meet all state standards. The inspection was timed to coincide with the arrival of the new vehicle fleet, and it is the system’s first state inspection in its new headquarters on Progress Boulevard in Bethel Park. ■ For more information on the Commission for the Accreditation of Ambulance Services, state licensure, or for any other questions about emergency medical services, call Tri-Community South at 412-831-3710, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit its website at www.tcsems.org. Fall 2006
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