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VOL. 46 NO. 27
Expansion gives Completely KIDS avenue for holistic programming
THIS WEEK 'S ISSUE:
by Richard D. Brown
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Omaha-based Completely KIDS, a nonprofit celebrating its centennial year, is taking an enhanced approach to its mission of educating and empowering children and families to create a safe, healthy, successful and connected community. The 173-employee organization has completed a $11.3 million renovation and expansion of its downtown Omaha building — a move long-time Executive Director/CEO Penny Parker said was crucial to her organization’s enhanced programming. “We’re now taking a much more holistic approach — it’s a social work model that Jane Addams (legendary founder of Chicago’s Hull House) advocated for more than 100 years ago,” Parker said. “You cannot impact the child unless you can engage the parent.” The Completely KIDS annual budget is just over $5 million. In addition to the bevy of Continued on page 7.
Executive Director and CEO Penny Parker … Renovation of facility has paved way to enhanced programming and outreach. (Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville)
Ocuvera technology aids hospitals during pandemic with fall prevention by Gabby Christensen
There are nearly 1 million patient falls each year with many resulting in injury and some even proving fatal, according to Steve Kiene, CEO of Lincoln-based Ocuvera, a technology company that designed a complex video-based monitoring system where computers use artificial intelligence to monitor patient
behavior to reduce fall risk. “Falls cost hospitals over $6 billion annually, with indirect costs related to falls totaling as much as two to three times more,” Kiene said. “Many of the methods to prevent falls that are standard in most health care facilities, like bed alarms and in-room sitters, are outdated or not as effective Continued on page 7. From right, co-owners Chris Petersen and Mike Kennedy in front of The Sanctuary … Taking the guesswork out of camping with luxury, glamping units.
Kimberly Creek Retreat creates a unique, luxury glamping experience by Savannah Behrends
CEO Steve Kiene … Sophisticated video monitoring devices a game-changer in health care system for fall prevention.
To compete with Mahoney State Park and Platte River State Park, Kimberly Creek Retreat co-owners Chris Petersen and Mike Kennedy knew whatever they built had to be unique. The first six of potentially 20 units are just that, from geodesic domes to European pods to wood cabins, each “glamping unit” has an individual personality. The last two units added,
for example, where both built from the same 16-foot by 24foot blueprint, but have distinct personalities. “[The Ranch] is more rustic and the exterior is barnwood that was taken off a barn in Griswald, Iowa, with tin around the bottom,” Kennedy said. “The Sanctuary grabs your attention from the beginning; the whole front side is one Continued on page 10.