Long‑term care honored; board reviews new bed‑exit sensor system
Aug 29, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Petersburg Medical Center’s long‑term care program was recognized with a statewide patient‑safety award. The board heard details of a new fall‑detection sensor system, staff training plans and readiness for imminent surveyor inspections.
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Petersburg Medical Center board members congratulated the facility’s long‑term care team for winning the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality Award and reviewed operational upgrades aimed at reducing falls and infection risk.
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