By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland
Northumberland Paramedics Chief Susan Brown was delighted to announce the new Deputy Chief at January’s Community Health Committee of Northumberland County council.
With more than 30 years experience in the field, all within Northumberland County, Keith Barrett started out as a primary care paramedic, then an advanced care paramedic, Brown related.
He is currently the Superintendent of Quality Assurance, Professional Standards and Education, responsible for the auditing compliance of the documentation standards, planning and organizing continuing medical education for the paramedics, and assisting with recruitment and orientation.
Brown’s report added that Barrett is currently an auditor for the Ministry of Health, responsible for reviewing compliance of documentation and treatment standards. As well, as an instructor with the Base Hospital Central East Prehospital Care Program, he is involved with first-response skills training with local fire departments to assist paramedics in a tiered-response program.
“Keith also brings with him experience as an Operations Superintendent and the working knowledge of the day-to-day operations, logistical support of inventory management of supplies and equipment, preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and providing emergency support to the front-line paramedics,” Brown’s report said.
“He assisted with the rollout and conversion of the power load and power stretcher, equipment and vehicle layouts and modifications for efficiency and effectiveness.
“Keith’s progressive experience both as a Paramedic, and as a Superintendent combined with his working knowledge of the County, Base Hospital, and Ministry of Health – Emergency Services Branch will definitely contribute to the continued success of our Paramedic Department and the County.”
“His knowledge and progressive experience will be a great asset to our county,” Brown stated at the meeting.
“I think he is a very strong candidate, and he will start Feb. 7.”
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