ED Renovation and Expansion in Bennington

Southwestern Vermont Health Care's Medical Matters Weekly

Season 1 | Episode 31 | September 15, 2021
In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts outhwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Director of Emergency Nursing Jill Maynard, RN. She will share news about SVMC’s upcoming Emergency Department renovation and expansion.
Jill Maynard, RN, is the director of nursing for the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She received her bachelor’s in nursing from Southern Vermont College in Bennington and will soon graduate with her master’s in nursing with a focus on leadership and management. She joined the SVMC nursing staff in 2004. Prior to this, she served as an Advanced EMT for her local rescue squad and as an ED Technician. In her current role, she manages the ExpressCare, emergency, and ICU nursing. She also leads nursing initiatives, including those to ensure safe emergency access for COVID and non-COVID patients, to decrease workplace violence, and to increase access to high quality efficient emergency care. She has been instrumental in emergency management and preparedness, in the development of the Respiratory Evaluation Center and the Emergency Crisis Area, and in the implementation of support programs for individuals affected by mental health conditions and substance abuse.
Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [e-mail].
Underwriter: Mack Molding