Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
AUGUST 2020
Here’s your chance to be a square Resident Barbara Stuart has been busy sewing quilt squares that can be sold to donors to raise funds for seniors at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. Each square has an inspirational word or phrase written in permanent marker, such as “love thy neighbor,” “pray,” “laugh,” and many others. Earline Foster, fellow resident and quilt maker, has figured out that it will take 195 squares to complete a queen-sized quilt. Donors can choose the premade square you want, or request a special word or saying. Once the squares are all sold, Earline and fellow sewers at Presbyterian Village and volunteers, will finish the quilt. The finished quilt will be on display at Presbyterian
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COVID-19 updates continue As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you can count on regular communication from your PMMA community and PMMA leadership. PMMA’s President and CEO Bruce Shogren’s latest letter to residents and families are posted to your community website, FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org/ covid-19. In this issue of
Community Matters, you’ll find an explanation of the phases of reopening and a flow chart showing all the entities contributing to our reopening plans. u
Resident Barbara Stuart has been busy sewing quilt squares with an inspirational word or phrase written in permanent marker. Squares are sold to donors and once the 195 squares are completed, a quilt will be made and raffled in the fall. All proceeds will go toward making the lives of seniors better at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. Fort Scott Presbyterian Village | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village earns zero-deficiency rating for assisted living focused infection control survey Fort Scott Presbyterian Village earned a zero-deficiency rating for a focused infection control survey conducted by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) in June. Senior living communities are surveyed annually by their licensing agency for compliance with regulations established by KDADS. These regulations are designed to ensure a standard of care is met. By meeting this standard, senior living communities are able to renew their licenses and continue to provide care. The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly directed KDADS to complete focused infection control surveys for all adult care homes in Kansas by September 30, 2020. “Every day I see our mission to provide quality senior services unfold as our employees go above and beyond in the care they provide,” said Ginger Nance, executive director. “At this time, we have had no residents or employees test positive for COVID-19. Our employee screening processes and infection control practices are working to keep COVID-19 out of our campus.”
The focused infection control surveys hone in on an adult care home’s adherence Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for infection control practices to prevent disease at the community. Communities are assessed on staff and resident education on hand hygiene and coughing/sneezing etiquette, cleaning, screening of employees and residents, effective transmission-based precautions, proper use/discarding of personal protective equipment, and signage at entrances and resident rooms. It also examines the community’s policies and emergency preparedness related to a pandemic or outbreak. “This recognition is tangible proof of our commitment to providing
quality senior care and services based on Christian values. This survey recognizes the hard work this team has put in throughout the COVID-19 crisis,” Nance said. “We will continue to be vigilant as we work with the Bourbon County Health Department on our reopening plan.” Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is an assisted living community licensed by KDADS. “Although the restrictions on visitors has been difficult, we have been offering many ways for residents and their family members and friends to stay connected,” Nance said, citing drive-through parades, outdoor fishing, walking paths, exercise classes and more offered throughout the pandemic. u
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
To submit or suggest articles: rkellum@pmma.org Ginger Nance, executive director Becky Kellum, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Residents revel in car parade We’ve been up to some fun here at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, including an exciting car parade. The vehicle procession let family members and loved ones show their support to our residents. It also gave residents a chance to enjoy seeing so many people who care about them. The car parade consisted of 23 cars and brought big smiles to all the residents’ faces. u
Marge Bailey’s family carried signs in the car parade.
Families made signs and decorated their vehicles for the car parade. Residents lined the sidewalks at a safe distance to watch the parade and wave to family and friends.
QUILT – continued from page 1 Village to honor all those who purchased a square and those who helped make this piece of art. In the fall or winter months, the quilt will be raffled off to become a “special covering of inspiration” in the winner’s home. All proceeds will be used for Fort Scott Presbyterian Village programs and services that improve the lives of our seniors and further our mission.
One family was especially creative in their signmaking. “We’ve O’fish-ally missed you” read the sign on the side of a pickup pulling a fishing boat filled with family.
To purchase a square call 620-223-5550 or email gnance@pmma.org. Each square sold makes a positive difference. The deadline to purchase a quilt square is August 31. Thank you in advance for helping repair sewing machines revived during this time and for being so supportive of our seniors. u Fort Scott Presbyterian Village | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Watching for the wild things Sometimes, things can get a little wild here at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village — at least when nature ventures near our windows and outdoor areas. Resident Mary Jo DiNardo has found great enjoyment in watching the wildlife outside her window. The squirrels are the highlight of her day. After watching them for some time now, she believes that one of the squirrels will be having babies soon — because there were two squirrels in her bird bath a couple of weeks ago. She almost can’t wait to see how many babies she might get to see. Squirrels have a gestation period of 29 to 31 days and can have up to five babies at one time. In addition to the regular visit from squirrels, Mary Jo also enjoys watching the red birds, yellow finches, sparrows and a woodpecker. Thanks for sharing your wildlife with us, Mary Jo! u
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