The national rate is 3.6 for every 1,000 days a central IV line is in place.  Saint Louis University Hospital’s rating was 2.7.  

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 “In addition to enabling our hospitals to remain competitive, capital investment in new technology  is critical to maintaining our Hospital’s mission as an academic medical center,” says Crystal L. Haynes, chief executive officer at SLU Hospital.  Tenet’s hospitals aim to provide the best possible care to every patient, with a clear focus on quality and service. For more information visit www.tenethealth.com.

Maverick is a certified Canine Good Citizen and he and his handler, Carol are graduates of the Humane Society's pet therapy training program.   Maverick has been specially trained to remain steady and calm around wheelchairs, falling IV poles, and other situations where most dogs would run and hide. 

Pet therapy has been shown to lower patient blood pressure, decrease depression, improve communication skills, and generally improve patient condition. 

The Saint Louis University Hospital Volunteer Pet Therapy Program is provided in the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit and the Adult Psychiatric Floor. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming part of the Saint Louis University Hospital Volunteer Pet Therapy Program, please contact the Volunteer Office at 577-8030.