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JP Smith, a security officer at UCHealth Grandview Hospital, used BE FAST training to help a patient who was having a stroke. Photo by UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Security guard\u2019s quick thinking saves patient<\/strong><\/h2>\n

JP Smith tries to look over everyone who comes through UCHealth Grandview Hospital\u2019s<\/a> doors.<\/p>\n

As a security officer, his job is to protect patients and staff. He did just that when a man in his 60s came through the front door of the 22-bed hospital in north-central Colorado Springs last fall. Smith saw the man\u2019s drooping face and what appeared to be difficulty walking. Smith recalled the hospital\u2019s recent all-staff stroke care certification trainings and \u00a0\u201cBE FAST\u201d<\/a> acronym (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech and Time).<\/p>\n

Smith quickly escorted the man to\u00a0emergency care providers.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis quick action saved a life,\u201d\u00a0 said Tami Hollister, emergency nursing supervisor. \u201cHe saw something and did something about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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JP Smith poses for a selfie with his father, JP Smith.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to the on-site training, Smith brought his personal experience with him to work that day. His father suffered a stroke a few years ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was no one there to help my dad,\u201d Smith said. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t want that to happen to anyone else. I just wanted to help.\u201d<\/p>\n

Helping is something the former volunteer firefighter turned security officer enjoys. Between his regular duties, he volunteers to assemble IV kits for nurses, to help with paperwork or with other tasks. His actions have helped endear him with colleagues and ingratiate him into the Grandview team.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s very proactive and often asks if there\u2019s anything we need him to do,\u201d Hollister said. \u201cHe\u2019s not waiting to be asked. He\u2019s a true asset.\u201d<\/p>\n

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