SEATTLE (AP) — A fun day designed to introduce new international college students to Seattle turned into a nightmare when a "duck boat" tour vehicle collided into their charter bus on a busy bridge, killing four students and injuring dozens. Rujia Xie and other North Seattle College students were on their way to the city's iconic Pike Place Market and Safeco Field for new student orientation events Thursday when she heard the crash from the back of the bus. Traveling in the opposite direction, two Philadelphia friends on a road trip across the country, Brad Volm and Bradley Sawhill, were cruising over picturesque Lake Union when they said they saw the duck boat's left tire "lock up" as it swerved into the charter bus, T-boning it. The amphibious vehicle is operated by a tour company called Ride the Ducks, which offers tours known for exuberant drivers and guides who play loud music and quack through speakers as they lead tourists around the city. The collision on the Aurora Bridge, which carries one of the city's main north-south highways over the lake, left a tangled mess of twisted metal, shattered glass and blood, witnesses said. There was no immediate word about the cause of the crash, which involved a military-style tour bus that can also be operated on water. Three dozen people were on board the duck boat, as well as the driver, who is certified by the Coast Guard and a licensed commercial driver, company President Brian Tracey said. Lying in his hospital bed, Tim Gesner, 61, of Orlando, Florida, told The Seattle Times he was standing in the back of the duck boat and trying to take a picture with his cellphone after their tour guide pointed out the view. Witnesses described hearing a loud screech and then seeing injured people lying on the pavement or wandering around in a daze.
Reported by SeattlePI.com 14 hours ago.
'Fun' tour of Seattle turns into nightmare for students
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We Lost Our Daughter to a Mass Shooter and Now Owe $203,000 to His Ammo Dealer
We have been getting a lot of questions about our lawsuit against Lucky Gunner, the online company that sold ammunition to the man who murdered our daughter Jessica along with 11 others in an Aurora, Colorado, theater. Especially after the Rachel Maddow Show covered us twice, people ask us about the judge's order that we pay Lucky Gunner's attorneys' fees, since our lawsuit was unsuccessful.We brought our lawsuit because we thought it was outrageous that companies could sell a dangerous man an arsenal without getting any information about him, and without making any effort to see if he was a dangerous killer -- which he was. When the killer had left a voicemail with a shooting range, the range operator knew that he was bad news and shouldn't be given access to guns. But these companies set up their business so people just like this killer can arm themselves at the click of a mouse. We wanted to change that. And we still do.Attorneys at Arnold and Porter and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence brought the lawsuit for us, pro bono. We knew the risks of bringing the case. We knew that Colorado and Congress have given special protection of the gun industry, and we knew that under Colorado law we could even be ordered to pay attorneys' fees because of those special protections.But we thought it was important to take a stand, to fight to prevent other families from suffering as we have. We did not seek any money in our case. We just wanted injunctive relief -- to have these companies act reasonably when they sold dangerous materiel, like 100-round ammunition magazines, ammunition, body armor, and tear gas.The judge dismissed our case because, he said, these online sellers had special immunity from the general duty to use reasonable care under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and a Colorado immunity law. If you couple the PLCAA law with Colorado's law HB 000-208, (which says in essence: If you bring a civil case against a gun or ammunition seller and the case is dismissed then the plaintiff must pay all the defendant's costs), you have an impenetrable barrier to using the judicial system to effect change in gun legislation in Colorado.Everyone else in society has a duty to use reasonable care to not injure others -- except gun and ammunition sellers.To make matters worse, the judge ordered that we pay $203,000. This is an outrageous amount, especially given that this case was decided after one single motion! Lucky Gunner has said that it is going to donate all these fees to "gun rights" groups. The thought is disgusting to us that Lucky Gunner does not even plan to use this money to pay for their attorney's fees.Lucky Gunner wants to use blood money to fund the NRA and like-minded groups. See for yourself. Check out Lucky Gunner's self-serving description of our case then click on "Head Here" (the green words at the end of Lucky Gunner's last sentence) to find out how the money is to be distributed.The law says we are responsible for these fees, which we recognize. We do not have the money to pay this amount. The Judge insinuated in his order that Brady should pay since he said they were the instigators. If this was a ploy designed to give the appearance that Brady was responsible and turn us against each other, it did not work.Brady is still fighting for us pro bono and we see no evidence that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence will not help us raise funds if and when that time comes.We believe that the judge's decision was wrong, and that it is unconstitutional to financially punish people for bringing a lawsuit, especially a public interest case that did not seek a dime. But rather than risk possibly being ordered to pay even more fees, we are changing our focus from going after these laws in the judicial branch (we have dropped our appeal) to getting them overturned on the legislative level.We have brought attorney Dan Wartell with the law firm Jones & Keller into our team who is also helping us.We hope that we are spearheading a movement to expose these egregious and unconstitutional laws for what they really are. They are an attack on our civil liberties. With these laws in place ordinary citizens are effectively barred by the exorbitant cost from bringing any civil action against sellers of firearms and ammunition.It is un-American and outrageous that these special laws can deny us our day in court simply because we were victimized by the gun industry. Our lawsuit was not frivolous. Our Jessi was shot multiple times with high-velocity, armor-piercing bullets that were designed by our military to inflict maximum damage on enemy combatants.One of the six, steel-jacketed bullets that killed her slammed through a theater seat, entered her left eye and left a five-inch hole in her face as it blew her brains out on to the theater floor. The other five specially designed bullets tumbled when they tore through her flesh and did devastating damage to both legs, arms and intestines.Those bullets were six of 4,000 that Lucky Gunner sold to a mass murderer in one sale without even checking his driver's license.Why is there a law that says you cannot sue an ammunitions dealer that allowed 4,000 rounds of armor-piercing bullets into the wrong hands?How else are we as citizens going to get them to stop doing that?No other industry has this immunity.The horrific and public execution of our daughter Jessi and 11 other beautiful young lives has given us a brief window of opportunity to bring awareness to the number one public health crisis facing this nation today which is rampant gun violence. It is unfathomable to me that the billion dollar gun lobby can intimidate our Congress and some state legislatures into passing laws that give the gun industry immunity against irresponsible acts that enables them to arm, and profit from, domestic terrorists, and other killers.It is abhorrent to us as the parents of a child who has been killed by a person with outwardly obvious mental issues who was able to easily access a one hundred round magazine and 4,000 rounds of armor-piercing bullets online without a valid ID.Who is our last line of defense that makes that conscious decision to not ask for ID before selling large orders of lethal, military-grade armament? Online sellers, knowing they are shielded by immunity laws, refuse to put into place even minimal safeguards that would save lives. That is abhorrent to us.One of the ways that we can level the playing field is to create precedents in our court rooms that make gun and ammunition dealers pay a price for conduct that contributes to gun violence. Another way is to lobby our state and federal legislators to repeal these laws. That is our objective.We are calling on the citizens of this country and the gun violence prevention community to stand ready to help us get in the face of state and national legislators. Join us in helping to get the word out to the American citizens who are not aware of how these laws take away the rights of victims of gun violence.
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Lonnie and Sandy Phillips' daughter, Jessica Ghawi, was murdered in the Aurora, Colorado theater massacre in 2012. Since then, they have become advocates for common-sense gun laws in America. Their non-profit, Jessi's Message, allows them to take their trailer and travel the country telling their story and working with fellow victims and survivors of violence.
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Lonnie and Sandy Phillips' daughter, Jessica Ghawi, was murdered in the Aurora, Colorado theater massacre in 2012. Since then, they have become advocates for common-sense gun laws in America. Their non-profit, Jessi's Message, allows them to take their trailer and travel the country telling their story and working with fellow victims and survivors of violence.
-- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. Reported by Huffington Post 12 hours ago.
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UCHealth Names Area Medical Director Dr. Nils Albert Medical Director of New Freestanding Emergency Room
Nils Albert, M.D., FACEP to Lead New UCHealth Emergency Room – Aurora Central
Aurora, CO (PRWEB) September 25, 2015
UCHealth named Area Medical Director Nils Albert, MD, FACEP the Medical Director of the new UCHealth Emergency Room – Aurora Central opening in late September.
“Dr. Albert is an experienced physician and will ensure our new freestanding emergency room continues to deliver the highest quality care to Aurora and the surrounding communities,” said Dr. Richard Zane, UCHealth’s Executive Director of Emergency Services and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Colorado School of Medicine.
Dr. Albert received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Prior to joining UCHealth Emergency Room, he served as Medical Director of Prehospital Services for Exempla Lutheran Medical Center and as District Medical Director for MedExpress in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Albert also currently serves as the Area Medical Director of all UCHealth Emergency Rooms in Denver and Colorado Springs. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and has over 12 years practicing emergency medicine.
The new UCHealth Emergency Room will be a full-service emergency facility, licensed by the state, and open 24-7. Additionally, the new location will have full access to UCHealth’s network of physicians, specialists and advanced treatment options while ensuring seamless transfer for patients requiring inpatient or specialty care.
The new UCHealth Emergency Room in Aurora is located at 15300 E. Mississippi Ave., Aurora, CO80017. For more information, visit http://www.uchealthemergencyroom.com/locations/aurora-central
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About UChealth
University of Colorado Health is a Front Range health system that delivers the highest quality patient care with the highest quality patient experience. University of Colorado Health combines Memorial Hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, Colorado Health Medical Group, and University of Colorado Hospital into an organization dedicated to health and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. UCHealth partners with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and numerous community organizations to provide care. Separately, these institutions can continue providing superior care to patients and service to the communities they serve. Together, they push the boundaries of medicine, attracting more research funding, hosting more clinical trials and improving health through innovation.
About AdeptusHealth Inc.
Adeptus Health (NYSE:ADPT) is a leading patient-centered healthcare organization expanding access to the highest quality emergency medical care through its network of freestanding emergency rooms and partnerships with premier healthcare providers. In Texas, Adeptus Health owns and operates First Choice Emergency Room, the nation's largest and oldest network of independent freestanding emergency rooms. In Colorado, in partnership with University of Colorado Health, Adeptus Health operates UCHealth Emergency Rooms. In Arizona, with Dignity Health, the company owns and operates Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital and freestanding emergency rooms. All Adeptus Health freestanding facilities are fully equipped emergency rooms with a complete radiology suite of diagnostic technology (CT scanner, ultrasound, and digital X-ray), on-site laboratory, and staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. According to patient feedback collected by Press Ganey Associates Inc., Adeptus Health provides the highest quality emergency medical care and received the 2013 and 2014 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for exceeding the 95th percentile in patient satisfaction nationwide. For more information please visit us on the web at adhc.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
Aurora, CO (PRWEB) September 25, 2015
UCHealth named Area Medical Director Nils Albert, MD, FACEP the Medical Director of the new UCHealth Emergency Room – Aurora Central opening in late September.
“Dr. Albert is an experienced physician and will ensure our new freestanding emergency room continues to deliver the highest quality care to Aurora and the surrounding communities,” said Dr. Richard Zane, UCHealth’s Executive Director of Emergency Services and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Colorado School of Medicine.
Dr. Albert received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Prior to joining UCHealth Emergency Room, he served as Medical Director of Prehospital Services for Exempla Lutheran Medical Center and as District Medical Director for MedExpress in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Albert also currently serves as the Area Medical Director of all UCHealth Emergency Rooms in Denver and Colorado Springs. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and has over 12 years practicing emergency medicine.
The new UCHealth Emergency Room will be a full-service emergency facility, licensed by the state, and open 24-7. Additionally, the new location will have full access to UCHealth’s network of physicians, specialists and advanced treatment options while ensuring seamless transfer for patients requiring inpatient or specialty care.
The new UCHealth Emergency Room in Aurora is located at 15300 E. Mississippi Ave., Aurora, CO80017. For more information, visit http://www.uchealthemergencyroom.com/locations/aurora-central
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About UChealth
University of Colorado Health is a Front Range health system that delivers the highest quality patient care with the highest quality patient experience. University of Colorado Health combines Memorial Hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, Colorado Health Medical Group, and University of Colorado Hospital into an organization dedicated to health and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. UCHealth partners with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and numerous community organizations to provide care. Separately, these institutions can continue providing superior care to patients and service to the communities they serve. Together, they push the boundaries of medicine, attracting more research funding, hosting more clinical trials and improving health through innovation.
About AdeptusHealth Inc.
Adeptus Health (NYSE:ADPT) is a leading patient-centered healthcare organization expanding access to the highest quality emergency medical care through its network of freestanding emergency rooms and partnerships with premier healthcare providers. In Texas, Adeptus Health owns and operates First Choice Emergency Room, the nation's largest and oldest network of independent freestanding emergency rooms. In Colorado, in partnership with University of Colorado Health, Adeptus Health operates UCHealth Emergency Rooms. In Arizona, with Dignity Health, the company owns and operates Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital and freestanding emergency rooms. All Adeptus Health freestanding facilities are fully equipped emergency rooms with a complete radiology suite of diagnostic technology (CT scanner, ultrasound, and digital X-ray), on-site laboratory, and staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. According to patient feedback collected by Press Ganey Associates Inc., Adeptus Health provides the highest quality emergency medical care and received the 2013 and 2014 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for exceeding the 95th percentile in patient satisfaction nationwide. For more information please visit us on the web at adhc.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
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NTSB heading probe of deadly bridge crash
Four people, all international students at North Seattle College out for a day of sightseeing and orientation, died when the tour bus they were riding collided with a Ride the Ducks tour vehicle on the Aurora Bridge. More than 40 others on both vehicles were injured. The driver of the bus said it appeared the […]
Reported by Seattle Times 10 hours ago.
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Westell Technologies Announces Resignation of Scott Goodrich, President, In-Building Wireless (IBW)
AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of in-building wireless, intelligent site management, cell site optimization, and outside plant solutions, today announces the resignation of Scott Goodrich, President of Westell’s In-Building Wireless (IBW), effective October 2, 2015. Tom Gruenwald, President and CEO of Westell, will serve as interim General Manager of IBW while the Company searches for a replacement. To ensure an orderly transition, W
Reported by Business Wire 11 hours ago.
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Blood donations still needed after Aurora Bridge crash
Hundreds of volunteers quickly fulfilled urgent needs from Bloodworks Northwest, one of the biggest blood centers in the region. Now, they're asking the public to keep coming, but not necessarily right now.
Reported by MyNorthwest.com 9 hours ago.
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12 years since Duck vehicle in fatal crash got state inspection
Twelve years have passed since the state last inspected the Ride the Ducks vehicle involved in Thursday’s fatal crash on the Aurora Bridge. Some witnesses said the Duck appeared to have a mechanical problem with a wheel right before the accident.
Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.
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Students killed in collision include mother from Austria, 3 others from China, Indonesia and Japan
Those killed in the Aurora Bridge collision include a 49-year-old woman from Austria, an 18-year-old man from Indonesia, a 36-year-old woman from Japan and a 17-year-old girl from China.
Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.
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K-Rise Systems offers superior JD Edwards E-Commerce Search Engine Functionality
Utilizing its development platform EASYProcess, K-Rise Systems has enabled Solr integration within its eCommerce product EASYCommerce(TM) providing faceted search, aka guided navigation functionality. K-Rise integrated Solr to JD Edwards Item category codes, which means companies no longer have to create manual e-commerce catalogs.
Aurora, IL (PRWEB) September 26, 2015
K-Rise Systems announced today that EASYCommerce, its enterprise class eCommerce product, is now fully Solr ready. Solr is the popular, open source enterprise search platform built on Apache Lucene™. Solr powers the search and navigation features of many of the world's largest internet sites and is now available to the JD Edwards community through EASYCommerce. EASYCommerce, while available for standard on-premises installation, is also now available for those interested in a SaaS model. SaaS available Solr-faceted search will be an exclusive to the JD Edwards community through this latest release of EASYCommerce.
Faceted search, aka filtered navigation, offers filtering choices and sequences completely at the user's discretion. Filter attributes can be general, like: price, sale, new, clearance or specific to the product, like: material, dimensions, color, brand etc. More and more B2B customers are demanding this type of familiar search and K-Rise customers can now attract customers through easy-to-use interfaces that create confidence in finding products intuitively, with fewer clicks. The new EASYCommerce integration allows Solr to utilize the JD Edwards specific category codes allowing for a single source of truth in managing on-line store catalogs.
“Generally, eCommerce technology in the B2B world is 3-7 years behind what is available in the consumer world. This is not true for K-Rise Systems customers with a perfect example in the new Solr integration, giving B2B users the ability to explore a product line the way they do in their non-work lives. K-Rise Systems is proud to offer the advantage of cutting edge technologies, culminating in faceted search now available for JD Edwards customers," said Doug Palaske, Director of Sales at K-Rise Systems
Most eCommerce products utilize a resident search engine hosted within the application itself. This limits the speed and capabilities resulting in a less than stellar customer experience. The Solr engine resides on a dedicated search server providing robust, scalable, fast results. EASYProcess is the middleware facilitating this 3-tiered approach with seamless integration between EASYCommerce, JD Edwards and the Solr search.
EASYProcess is K-Rise Systems’ team-friendly development platform used to produce a variety of dynamic business applications, including supplier and buyer portals, employee self-service, eCommerce sites and custom solutions for any need. Companies committed to EASYProcess development can expect to significantly increase the number of useful integration projects or full-fledged enterprise applications brought live each year. Applications built using EASYProcess offer integration to JD Edwards, World and Enterprise One, E-Business Suite or any ERP and are tailored to each company’s unique business models and policies.
About K-Rise Systems
K-Rise Systems, Inc. is a software solutions provider based in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. The company has a diverse client portfolio, including organizations in airline, media entertainment, oil, and consumer products industries. EASYProcess has evolved from a simple connector tool into a platform for enterprise development, replete with the resources necessary to implement, manage, and run applications for today’s ever changing business needs. K-Rise Systems provides training, mentoring, and support for use with EASYProcess. K-Rise Systems also offers numerous pre-built applications and portals, all of which are built with EASYProcess.
All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
Aurora, IL (PRWEB) September 26, 2015
K-Rise Systems announced today that EASYCommerce, its enterprise class eCommerce product, is now fully Solr ready. Solr is the popular, open source enterprise search platform built on Apache Lucene™. Solr powers the search and navigation features of many of the world's largest internet sites and is now available to the JD Edwards community through EASYCommerce. EASYCommerce, while available for standard on-premises installation, is also now available for those interested in a SaaS model. SaaS available Solr-faceted search will be an exclusive to the JD Edwards community through this latest release of EASYCommerce.
Faceted search, aka filtered navigation, offers filtering choices and sequences completely at the user's discretion. Filter attributes can be general, like: price, sale, new, clearance or specific to the product, like: material, dimensions, color, brand etc. More and more B2B customers are demanding this type of familiar search and K-Rise customers can now attract customers through easy-to-use interfaces that create confidence in finding products intuitively, with fewer clicks. The new EASYCommerce integration allows Solr to utilize the JD Edwards specific category codes allowing for a single source of truth in managing on-line store catalogs.
“Generally, eCommerce technology in the B2B world is 3-7 years behind what is available in the consumer world. This is not true for K-Rise Systems customers with a perfect example in the new Solr integration, giving B2B users the ability to explore a product line the way they do in their non-work lives. K-Rise Systems is proud to offer the advantage of cutting edge technologies, culminating in faceted search now available for JD Edwards customers," said Doug Palaske, Director of Sales at K-Rise Systems
Most eCommerce products utilize a resident search engine hosted within the application itself. This limits the speed and capabilities resulting in a less than stellar customer experience. The Solr engine resides on a dedicated search server providing robust, scalable, fast results. EASYProcess is the middleware facilitating this 3-tiered approach with seamless integration between EASYCommerce, JD Edwards and the Solr search.
EASYProcess is K-Rise Systems’ team-friendly development platform used to produce a variety of dynamic business applications, including supplier and buyer portals, employee self-service, eCommerce sites and custom solutions for any need. Companies committed to EASYProcess development can expect to significantly increase the number of useful integration projects or full-fledged enterprise applications brought live each year. Applications built using EASYProcess offer integration to JD Edwards, World and Enterprise One, E-Business Suite or any ERP and are tailored to each company’s unique business models and policies.
About K-Rise Systems
K-Rise Systems, Inc. is a software solutions provider based in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. The company has a diverse client portfolio, including organizations in airline, media entertainment, oil, and consumer products industries. EASYProcess has evolved from a simple connector tool into a platform for enterprise development, replete with the resources necessary to implement, manage, and run applications for today’s ever changing business needs. K-Rise Systems provides training, mentoring, and support for use with EASYProcess. K-Rise Systems also offers numerous pre-built applications and portals, all of which are built with EASYProcess.
All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
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Aurora officers show young girl that women also wear the badge
A four-year-old girl from Aurora got a special visit from female police officers who showed her that women wear the badge, too.
Reported by Denver Post 16 hours ago.
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NTSB to examine Duck vehicle’s sheared wheel, axle
NTSB investigators looking into the fatal accident on the Aurora Bridge plan to ship a wheel, axle and other components of the Ride the Ducks vehicle involved to the East Coast for further examination.
Reported by Seattle Times 7 hours ago.
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Lawmakers take action to improve safety on Aurora Bridge
Even as politicians and officials acknowledge something should be done to improve safety on the Aurora Bridge — where four people died last week in a crash between a Ride the Ducks vehicle and charter bus — no one seems prepared yet to say what should happen.
Reported by Seattle Times 6 hours ago.
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Aurora police investigate early morning shooting
Aurora police are investigating a shooting early Monday morning that left one man wounded.
Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.
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Tips on Planning for “Driving Retirement” for Older Adults
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report this month examining how health care providers play a key role in often difficult conversations about driving safety and driving retirement with older adults.
Aurora, Colo (PRWEB) September 28, 2015
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report this month examining how health care providers play a key role in often difficult conversations about driving safety and driving retirement with older adults.
The report entitled `Older Adults’ Preferences for Communication with Healthcare Providers About Driving,’ examines how older adults prefer to talk with their healthcare providers about driving safety and planning for future “driving retirement”.
“Driving discussions with older adults can be emotionally charged and conversations on when to stop driving can be extremely difficult,” said report co-author Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health at the Anschutz Medical Campus. “Driving and mobility are linked to well-being and independence among older adults. But we are finding that most people will outlive their ‘safe driving’ period by an estimated six to 10 years. As a society, we need to be talking about driving safety while also planning ahead for both our loved ones and our own future ‘driving retirement’.”
Healthcare providers play a key role in addressing these questions with older adults, but when and how to have these conversations are complex. After reviewing the preferences of older adults made to their healthcare providers, researchers identified five tips to navigate this difficult topic:
1. Driving discussions are emotionally charged. Most older drivers said these conversations triggered negative emotions and indicated that they are afraid of the consequences of this conversation, especially losing their driving privileges. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to engage in positive, yet tactful, conversations with older adult patients regarding the risks and benefits of driving and future transitions to other forms of transportation. These conversations should be a routine occurrence.
2. Context matters. Older adults spoke of the desire to be recognized as an individual. Their age, health, gender, availability and accessibility of resources and alternative transportation must be part of this conversation. For example, rural values such as self-reliance and independence, coupled with the lack of access to alternative forms of transportation, can play a role in driving discussions.
3. Healthcare providers are trusted and influential figures. Many older drivers want to have this conversation with their doctor and see healthcare providers as an authority figure. Efforts could include embedding appropriate questions within the electronic medical record to ensure that respectful and effective communication on the topic is part of a regular check-up.
4. Continued communication over time: Older drivers need time and support to reflect on the impacts of new physical challenges or medication effects on driving. They also need to adjust to the emotional consequences of driving retirement. Conversations should occur over a period of time, allowing for advanced planning, to avoid the need for abrupt and unexpected changes.
5. Desire for agency: Older adults want to control their decisions over whether to seek assistance or retraining or to self-restrict their driving. Providers should engage and empower these drivers to make informed, rather than forced, decisions.
Safe mobility is essential to healthy aging. Lifestyle changes, along with innovative technologies and medical advancements will have a significant impact on the driving experiences of the Baby Boomer generation.
“This report is not about encouraging older adults to stop driving. It’s about helping them on the road as long as possible in a safe way, while also having conversations to plan for future ‘driving retirement,’’’ co-author Carolyn DiGuiseppi, MD, MPH, PhD, professor and associate dean at the Colorado School of Public Health, said. “The reality is that there is not a magic number when individuals should give up driving. But these conversations do matter whether you are a physician, family member or friend of an aging adult.”
The study was a qualitative metasynthesis of 22 published studies representing 518 older adult drivers. Researchers hope the results will inform the future development and refinement of messaging to older drivers, which could support the integration of questioning about driving into routine clinical care. This could also be used by doctors, other healthcare providers, caregivers, driver licensing officials and others to help older drivers make decisions about driving cessation.
This study is co-authored by Marian (Emmy) E. Betz, MD, MPH; Kenneth Scott, MPH, doctoral student at the Colorado School of Public Health; Jacqueline Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCNA, associate professor at the CU College of Nursing; and Carolyn DiGuiseppi, MD, MPH, PhD. Drs. Betz and DiGuiseppi, and Mr. Scott are all affiliated with the Program for Injury Prevention, Education and Research (PIPER), a collaborative initiative of the Colorado School of Public Health, the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and Children’s Hospital Colorado.
About the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus: The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.
About AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: Established by AAA in 1947, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization. Dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on our roads, the Foundation’s mission is to prevent crashes and save lives through research and education about traffic safety. The Foundation has funded over 200 research projects designed to discover the causes of traffic crashes, prevent them and minimize injuries when they do occur. Visit http://www.AAAFoundation.org for more information on this and other research. For more information on all the free resources AAA offers to older drivers, visit SeniorDriving.AAA.com.
Contact: Ryann Nickerson, Media Relations
720.726.0378 Ryann.Nickerson(at)ucdenver(dot)edu
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Aurora, Colo (PRWEB) September 28, 2015
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report this month examining how health care providers play a key role in often difficult conversations about driving safety and driving retirement with older adults.
The report entitled `Older Adults’ Preferences for Communication with Healthcare Providers About Driving,’ examines how older adults prefer to talk with their healthcare providers about driving safety and planning for future “driving retirement”.
“Driving discussions with older adults can be emotionally charged and conversations on when to stop driving can be extremely difficult,” said report co-author Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health at the Anschutz Medical Campus. “Driving and mobility are linked to well-being and independence among older adults. But we are finding that most people will outlive their ‘safe driving’ period by an estimated six to 10 years. As a society, we need to be talking about driving safety while also planning ahead for both our loved ones and our own future ‘driving retirement’.”
Healthcare providers play a key role in addressing these questions with older adults, but when and how to have these conversations are complex. After reviewing the preferences of older adults made to their healthcare providers, researchers identified five tips to navigate this difficult topic:
1. Driving discussions are emotionally charged. Most older drivers said these conversations triggered negative emotions and indicated that they are afraid of the consequences of this conversation, especially losing their driving privileges. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to engage in positive, yet tactful, conversations with older adult patients regarding the risks and benefits of driving and future transitions to other forms of transportation. These conversations should be a routine occurrence.
2. Context matters. Older adults spoke of the desire to be recognized as an individual. Their age, health, gender, availability and accessibility of resources and alternative transportation must be part of this conversation. For example, rural values such as self-reliance and independence, coupled with the lack of access to alternative forms of transportation, can play a role in driving discussions.
3. Healthcare providers are trusted and influential figures. Many older drivers want to have this conversation with their doctor and see healthcare providers as an authority figure. Efforts could include embedding appropriate questions within the electronic medical record to ensure that respectful and effective communication on the topic is part of a regular check-up.
4. Continued communication over time: Older drivers need time and support to reflect on the impacts of new physical challenges or medication effects on driving. They also need to adjust to the emotional consequences of driving retirement. Conversations should occur over a period of time, allowing for advanced planning, to avoid the need for abrupt and unexpected changes.
5. Desire for agency: Older adults want to control their decisions over whether to seek assistance or retraining or to self-restrict their driving. Providers should engage and empower these drivers to make informed, rather than forced, decisions.
Safe mobility is essential to healthy aging. Lifestyle changes, along with innovative technologies and medical advancements will have a significant impact on the driving experiences of the Baby Boomer generation.
“This report is not about encouraging older adults to stop driving. It’s about helping them on the road as long as possible in a safe way, while also having conversations to plan for future ‘driving retirement,’’’ co-author Carolyn DiGuiseppi, MD, MPH, PhD, professor and associate dean at the Colorado School of Public Health, said. “The reality is that there is not a magic number when individuals should give up driving. But these conversations do matter whether you are a physician, family member or friend of an aging adult.”
The study was a qualitative metasynthesis of 22 published studies representing 518 older adult drivers. Researchers hope the results will inform the future development and refinement of messaging to older drivers, which could support the integration of questioning about driving into routine clinical care. This could also be used by doctors, other healthcare providers, caregivers, driver licensing officials and others to help older drivers make decisions about driving cessation.
This study is co-authored by Marian (Emmy) E. Betz, MD, MPH; Kenneth Scott, MPH, doctoral student at the Colorado School of Public Health; Jacqueline Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCNA, associate professor at the CU College of Nursing; and Carolyn DiGuiseppi, MD, MPH, PhD. Drs. Betz and DiGuiseppi, and Mr. Scott are all affiliated with the Program for Injury Prevention, Education and Research (PIPER), a collaborative initiative of the Colorado School of Public Health, the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and Children’s Hospital Colorado.
About the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus: The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.
About AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: Established by AAA in 1947, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization. Dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on our roads, the Foundation’s mission is to prevent crashes and save lives through research and education about traffic safety. The Foundation has funded over 200 research projects designed to discover the causes of traffic crashes, prevent them and minimize injuries when they do occur. Visit http://www.AAAFoundation.org for more information on this and other research. For more information on all the free resources AAA offers to older drivers, visit SeniorDriving.AAA.com.
Contact: Ryann Nickerson, Media Relations
720.726.0378 Ryann.Nickerson(at)ucdenver(dot)edu
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