Clinton Township Newsletter

2 9 j u n e 2 0 2 3 Frank F. Apgar & Sons Septic Tank Cleaning Family Owned Business Annandale 908.735.5248 www.ApgarSonSeptic.com h u n t e r D o n h e a l t h r e C e i v e s 7 t h C o n s e C u t i v e s t r a i g h t ' a ' h o s P i t a l s a f e t y g r a D e Hunterdon Health received an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2023! This national distinction recognizes Hunterdon Health's achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. "We are proud to be nationally recognized for patient safety by receiving seven consecutive A grades. This signifies our outstanding effort and attention to patient safety which is at the forefront of everything we do," stated Patrick Gavin, President and CEO of Hunterdon Health. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer- reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. "This new update of Hospital Safety Grades shows that, at the national level, we saw deterioration in patient safety with the pandemic," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "But this hospital received an 'A' despite those challenges. I congratulate all the leaders, staff, volunteers and clinicians who together made that possible." To learn more about Hunterdon Health, visit: www.HunterdonHealth.org. Levi Caiazzo, the son of Joseph and Nicole Caiazzo of Readington, and one of Hunterdon Medical Center's youngest patients, proudly wears his frog hat to help Hunterdon Health celebrate their 7th consecutive 'A' Hospital Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group. Hunterdon Health thanks Barbara Pease of Lebanon Borough for crocheting the hats for our infant patients. Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo today 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com r o a D t r i P P l a n s ? M a k e s u r e y o u r v e h i C l e i s r e a D y Planning a road trip this summer? If so, you'll be in good company. According to a recent travel survey, about 42% of the respondents who had travel plans this year said those plans involved a road trip. It's been reported that in any given summer, some 200 million Americans can be expected to embark on a road trip. With so many people sharing the road, it pays to spend some extra time to focus on safety. Distracted driving remains the leading cause for vehicular accidents, with cell phone use the number one distractor. Impaired driving is another major cause of motor vehicle accidents. However, it would be remiss to discount the role poorly maintained vehicles play in traffic accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that an average of 45,000 accidents each year are attributed to vehicle malfunction, and many of those malfunctions are the result of poor maintenance. The biggest culprit? Worn or improperly inflated tires. There are two easy steps for checking your tires' safety: • Check the air pressure and make sure it aligns with the recommended psi for your vehicle. • Check for excess wear by inserting a penny head-first into the tire tread. If you can see the top of Abe Lincoln's head, you're probably due for new tires. Other items to check before you hit the road include: • Brakes – screeching or grinding sounds indicate your brakes need attention. • Fluid – check levels of all fluids – engine oil, power steering and transmission fluids, washer fluids (windshield and rear), coolants – and top off if necessary. Check the engine air filter, too, and replace it if needed. Clogged filters can impact your car's acceleration performance. • Lights – make sure headlights, taillights, brake lights and turning signals are all in order; replace burned out bulbs. • Belts and hoses – look for any loose connections, frays, or cracks. Making sure your vehicle is in good operating condition helps ensure not only your safety, but the safety of others on the road with you. Happy travels! – Anthony Kearns 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You Can February March? No, but April May! ~ Dad Joke

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