Volume 7 2018 Continuing Care Crier We have received some feedback that the name "Crier" could be improved upon. The following suggestions have been offered as alternatives: 1. Chronicle 2. Circular 3. Clarion 4. Courier Cast your vote!! Let us know which one you like best!! The winning name will be announced in the next issue of this newsletter. To vote, select 1,2,3,or 4 or if you have another amazing suggestion, lets hear that too. Email us at [email protected]. 2018 Recap In an effort to be responsive and pro-active to suggestions from our residents and families, we wanted to share with you some of our significant achievements in 2018. Many of these achievements would not have been possible without your kind input and your thoughtful suggestions. Here is a recap of what we have accomplished:
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Volume 7 2018
Continuing Care Crier We have received some feedback that the name "Crier" could be improved upon. The following suggestions have been offered as alternatives:
1. Chronicle
2. Circular
3. Clarion 4. Courier
Cast your vote!! Let us know which one you like best!! The winning name will be announced in the next issue of this newsletter. To vote, select 1,2,3,or 4 or if you have another amazing suggestion, lets hear that too. Email us at [email protected].
2018 Recap
In an effort to be responsive and pro-active to suggestions from our residents and families, we wanted to share with you some of our significant achievements in 2018. Many of these achievements would not have been possible without your kind input and your thoughtful suggestions. Here is a recap of what we have accomplished:
· Carport installed at new temporary entrance · 2017-18 US News & World Report Best Nursing Homes · Wayfinding signage · Leadership photos in the elevators · Cosmetic refreshes of the Continuing Care dining rooms and lobby areas · An additional 43 parking spaces · New carpet near the Dorsey nurse station and elevator · Continuing Care educated nurses and providers on Antibiotic Stewardship, a CDC national initiative on how to safely use antibiotics. This ensures our staff use the most current standards of practice with our residents. · Rehab We C.A.R.E. Program, allows any staff member to refer a resident for a rehabilitation consult · Refreshed the outdoor patio and added an umbrella table for residents and their families to take advantage of this lovely outdoor space · Enhanced security enforcement of the parking rules for employees and contractors Helpful hint: by clicking the link below for the resident-run website, you can access all of the continuing care menu and activity information for the current month. Click the "Continuing Care" tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Link to Charlestown Resident-Run Website
Don't forget!!! Grandparents' Day is Sunday, September 9, 2018. Do something special for your grandparents!!
some interesting , little-know facts about Charlestown and support our Benevolent Care fund while doing it! Here's some of what you will find in the book:
Eighty-five Inspirational Acts of Kindness.
Father Larrivee’s Shoulder Length Hair.
Our 100-year-old Underground Tunnel.
Plus More Little Known Facts About Charlestown! Contact Betty Jackson at 410-242-2935 to purchase. Makes an excellent gift!! Available for a minimum donation of $3 for Benevolent Care. All money collected will go to the CCI Benevolent Care Fund.
Promotions & New Faces
Amy Sarro, LCSW–C, has accepted the newly created position of Project Manager for Continuing Care. This position is responsible for planning, facilitating, driving and monitoring the progress of CC life cycle renovations as well as repositioning projects. Amy will partner with our development team and contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget. With the future opening of Wilton Overlook, this position will be critical for a smooth transition.
Danielle Isaacs, LMSW is the newest social worker for the Azalea Lane and Dorsey neighborhoods. Danielle previously worked for another skilled nursing facility before coming to Charlestown. Danielle graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Family Studies from Miami University in Ohio. She has a Masters in Social Work from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical focus and specialization in aging. Danielle is currently studying to get her clinical social work license. Welcome to the team, Danielle!
Continuing Care Leadership
Team Links
Click below for links to organizational charts and photo posters for both skilled nursing and assisted living. Skilled Nursing Photo Poster
If you have a special event to celebrate ~Celebrate a special event or holiday with your loved one here at continuing care by reserving a room. Room reservations can be made through the Programming team, at ext. 601-8227.
Spotlight on the
Rehab Department
The Rehabilitation Team in Continuing Care provides physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology to residents admitted for short term therapy, long term care and memory care. We provide therapy 7 days/wk, 365 days per year (yes, even holidays!) to our short term skilled therapy residents. This requires a lot of planning to schedule residents and therapists every day. Teneisa Tunstalle, Rehab Tech and Eric Lubi, Assistant Rehab Manager do an outstanding job every day to make sure residents get their therapy. We recently acquired a Wii system as an adjunct to our therapy. Carefully chosen Wii software can help residents recover from their impairments under the supervision and guidance of our licensed therapists. And they can have fun at the same time! We always strive to make rehab fun even when it can be hard
work. Rehab news: Cathy Pelletier, Rehab Manager, became a grandmother for the first time in June and she is elated! Her daughter gave birth to a boy in Minneapolis. Cathy plans to visit as often as she can! Recently Eric Lubi gave a great lecture to families of residents in long term care about how Medicare covers rehab services in the nursing home. Over the past few months, our staff has increased with the addition of Occupational Therapists Karen Van Orden and Amanda Hedgepeth. We are delighted that they joined our team and rehab family. We also hired several flex staff to include Jayshree Shah (physical therapy assistant), Anne Gikonyo (occupational therapy assistant), Kathy Van Orden (occupational therapist) and Holly Jansen (speech-language pathologist). Our flex staff work when our regular staff take a well-deserved vacation and also on weekends and holidays. It has been a busy but good summer. We are looking forward to a great fall!
The Brainfood Cafe has arrived at Caton Woods. Click here for flier with more details.
Erickson Advantage
In Caton Woods? Got a doctor’s appointment? We can drive you or your loved one.
It may be hard to stay healthy if you can’t get to your doctor’s appointments. With Erickson Advantage, you can sit back and leave the driving to us.
Members of the Erickson Advantage Medicare Advantage plans have a special money-saving benefit. Enjoy round-trip
transportation for up to 24 one-way doctor visits a year at approved locations—all for no additional cost to you. Best of all, you won’t have to worry about the cost of filling your gas tank.
We want you to get access to the care you may need when you need it—without the hassle of driving and parking. It’s all part of Erickson Advantage’s commitment to preventive care.
Call 443-297-3110 for a complimentary insurance evaluation from your licensed Charlestown representative, Jennifer Simon.
And for those residents in Long Term Care... Another reason to choose the Erickson Advantage Guardian Plan An exclusive insurance plan for residents of long-term care Extra Care and Attention for your loved one. With the Erickson Advantage Guardian Plan, your loved one will have the attention of a registered nurse, who will act as a personal care coordinator. Our Nurse Care Coordinator works directly with the resident, you, and the continuing care team to develop an individualized plan of care to address your loved one's needs, whether they are receiving routine care in the continuing care or needing additional care. Coverage costs just $32.80 a month and enrolling is easy. To learn more about the Guardian Plan, call Jennifer Simon your Charlestown licensed sales agent at 443-297-3110 TTY 711 Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, local time. Click here for more information.
Save the date!! Erickson Advantage Informational Meeting,
Tuesday, October 23, 5:30pm-6:30pm in the RG Meeting Hall. Find out if Erickson Advantage is the right choice for your loved one. Please call Jennifer Simon at 443-297-3110 to RSVP or with any questions.
Medicare mailed out new cards with new numbers to their patients and our medical center is actively trying to update patient charts with the new number. We would appreciate your help. Please bring a copy of the new Medicare card to our Admissions office or you can email a copy to us: [email protected].
South Elevator Updates We appreciate your patience with the out-of- order south elevator. The elevator will be repaired. The contract has been signed and the parts ordered. We ask for and appreciate your continued patience in the meantime as the repairs are likely to take another 6-8 weeks.
Family Council Updates
The Family Council Dinner is held at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each quarter (February, May, August, November). The next meeting
will be Wednesday, November 7. Please contact Sara Shanklin, at 410-737-8838 ext. 601-8349, or via email at [email protected] for more information or to RSVP.
Click here for Selection of Salon Services & Price Schedule
Save the Date!!!!
I am excited to announce that on October 19th we will be having a CCI Alzheimer’s memory walk here on campus. We will be teaming up with staff, family and residents to make this event a success. More information is on the way. We are also working on fundraising for the Alzheimer’s association. Below is a link that will allow you to join the CC team or if you wish, to make a donation. http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2018/MD-GreaterMaryland?team_id=476992&pg=team&fr_id=11271 I would love to see staff hand and hand with residents at this event together. Click here for the Thanks for your support! Lauren Price Memory Care Manager
Payment Terms Reminder
Payments are due upon receipt. To ensure timely posting to your invoice, please submit payment by the 20th of each month.
Please contact Doris Mills, Business Office Manager, 443-297-3347 with any questions.
Treasure Sale
Click here for upcoming Treasure Sale dates. if you haven't been before, the Treasure Sale is an experience you want to try at least once.
Mark Your Calendar…
Women’s Coat Sale! Friday, September 28th 12pm- 4pm in the Cross Creek Lobby
Open to Public! Invite your friends and family! Featuring a variety of coats and jackets in all sizes, fabrics and colors! Christmas Cards will be on sale as well…start writing your cards early this year! Proceeds benefit Benevolent Care
For Construction Updates, follow the Wilton Overlook Phase 1 checklist. The checklist is located in both the RG lobby and the CW lobby. We will also post the updated checklist here along with photos.
RN Supervisor
Coverage
Renaissance Gardens and Caton Woods have an RN nursing supervisor on duty 24 hours a day 7 days per week. The after-hours number to reach a nursing supervisor is 410-443-5608.
Maintenance
If you have a maintenance concern or request, please email [email protected]. Be sure to provide the resident's name, room number and concern.
Its almost that time of year again. The annual Resident Satisfaction survey will run from September 17th-October 12th. This is your chance to share your feedback and let us know how we are doing. We will share more information relative to the survey as it becomes available.
Our intent is to keep everyone up-to-date on current happenings, construction updates as well as sharing some of the fun times with you. This newsletter will be published on a bimonthly basis. We value and appreciate your feedback; please do not hesitate to share it with us. Our email address is [email protected].
