Mr. Najeed Haider thanked Sunmount DDSO staff who helped save his life, including Joe Bradley, Roger Vaillancourt, Merlin Lewis, Star Farnsworth, Mark Stave, Royce Cole, Wayne Lapierre, Crystal Crosbie, Ashley Larocque, Kim Leach, Nkechinyere (Chi Chi) Sloan, and Nicole White (not pictured).
August 6, 2024 — On May 21, 2024, Najeed Haider, a contract staff person at Sunmount DDSO, began experiencing a sudden, significant, health emergency and became unresponsive. Several PEF members with medical training quickly came to his aid.
Director of Nursing Mathew Fleming applauded their quick action and expressed gratitude and appreciation for the excellent medical care and professionalism demonstrated during the emergency.
“Several PEF nursing and medical staff responded promptly, along with other members of the medical emergency response team, working diligently to help resuscitate and stabilize the contract staff person,” Fleming said. “After resuscitating the contract staff person, the PEF nursing and medical staff helped to facilitate the staff person’s transfer to a higher level of care for further evaluation. Their compassion and diligence throughout the medical emergency played an integral role in preserving and maintaining the health, safety, wellness, and ultimately the life of the contract staff person.”
Stephanie Champagne, council leader for PEF Division 242 which includes Sunmount, joined the members and the man they helped saved for a recognition event.
“It was an honor to be a part of the recognition event,” Champagne said. “To see Mr. Haider smile, thank those involved in his care, and to make him feel truly a part of the Sunmount team, shows that when duty calls everyone rises to the occasion.”