A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
Kulanu - All of Us. Together. Our Board-Appointed Committees: Volunteers Providing Valuable Oversight Michael Sattell, President & CEO
June 2015 WELCOME New Team Members CP Karina Contreras, Dietary Clarese Hampton, Dietary Adrianna Patlin, Dietary Sana Perry, Nursing Dashun Washington, Dietary Omega Williams, Nursing SCC Krystal Chambers, Nursing Julianna Fechler, Dietary LaQuita Hogans, Nursing Tiyona Merritt, Dietary Asha Morris, Nursing Kimberley Pluskota, Nursing Naomi Wilkins, Nursing JHCC Elaine Gauger, Exec. Assistant Kameshia Glover, Nursing Patricia Jacobson, Activities William Leatherwood, Dining Karen Lee, Nursing Latoria McBeath, Dining Danielle Svehlek, Nursing Edward Wade, Dining
In our almost 110-year history, we have been blessed by thousands of volunteers willing to lead our boards of directors, ensuring adherence to our mission in fulfilling the Fifth Commandment: Thou Shalt Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. This responsibility of the lay-led boards of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community is enriched by numerous committees whose job is to supplement the work of the board by providing additional focused oversight of operations and to inform their boards on matters regarding the quality of our programs. Each committee is staffed by at least one of our employees and invites one or more Board Chairman, and his or her appointed directors. Each committee is chaired by a volunteer. Here is a list of our active committees and their charge: •
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Joint Executive: Composed of the Chairmen of each board and other appointees to discuss and advise the President and CEO regarding business matters that may affect more than one of our operations. Resident Services: Composed of volunteers and caring staff, along with our Jewish Home Medical Director,
Michael Sattell chats with Neal, a resident and volunteer at JHCC
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to discuss and evaluate current programs, technologies and interventions designed to provide the best resident and patient care and providing guidance for our policies and procedures. Medical Ethics: Composed of volunteers and Jewish Home and Sarah Chudnow Medical Directors, meeting on a regular basis or upon resident or family member’s request, to discuss and attempt to resolve complex issues related to medical ethics decisions, oftentimes leading to changes in our policies and procedures. Property: Composed of volunteers representing all three campuses who have particular expertise in real estate matters, to evaluate current and proposed property-related continued on page 2
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projects, from new construction to landscaping, and to review processes leading to best practices intended to ensure our highest quality physical spaces. Spiritual & Ritual: Composed of volunteers and our Rabbi to discuss the spiritual care of our residents and their families, to offer suggestions for communication and education of all our residents and staff regarding what it means to live and work in a Jewish faith-based organization, and to provide guidance regarding ritual activities in all three buildings. Marketing: Composed of volunteers with marketing and sales background and our Marketing staff, to discuss and advise regarding our marketing and advertising plans, focusing on clearly and influentially communicating our programs and services to attract residents and program participants, donors, new employees and volunteers to join our family. Art: Newly formed; composed of volunteers with a keen interest in art, to provide guidance regarding our current outstanding art collection, relating to its display, care and maintenance, and policies for future acquisitions intended to provide the most beautiful environment for our residents, families, staff and community guests.
Sally and Phillip Askotzky Art Gallery Opening, February 2015
We also have a number of committees that meet once or twice a year, including our Budget & Finance committee whose charge is to oversee our budgeting and financing plans, our Nominating Committee to propose new board members, and board-appointed temporary committees that may convene to discuss a particular urgent business need. And I haven’t even begun to tell you about our Foundation and its committees. I’ll save that for another Personnelly Speaking!
New Employee General Orientation & Training/Continuing Education Opportunities General Orientation
JHCC Staff Education Room
Monday, June 1
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
CBRF First Aid & Choking
Tuesday, June 2
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Wednesday, June 3
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, June 22
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall )
Wednesday, June 24
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 23
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
CBRF Standard Precautions Wednesday, June 3
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Silverchair
Wednesday, June 24
8:30 am - 10:30 am
First Aid (all)
CBRF Fire Safety
Hazardous Communication (all)
Thursday, June 18
How to Avoid Documentation Errors (Nursing)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Thursday, June 4
9:00 am - 1:30 pm 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Contact the Staff Education Department at ext. 876 or 414.277.8876 for more information and to sign up for the continuing education opportunities.
For more information go to http://training.sliverchairlearning.com/jewishhomecare
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Clip ‘n Save: Hospice vs. Palliative Care Many people confuse hospice and palliative care, thinking they are one and the same. Although they share a similar philosophy, the delivery of care is different. Both hospice and palliative care focus on quality of life or “comfort care,” including the active management of pain and other symptoms, as well as the psychological, social and spiritual issues often experienced at the end of life. Here are the similarities and differences in hospice and palliative care: Hospice Care • A Medicare benefit, hospice care is available for patients whose life expectancy is six months or less, as determined by their physician. • Patients must sign a form acknowledging that they will forgo curative efforts. • Hospice care takes place in the home, long-term care facility, or hospice residence. • Hospice extends care to the family into the period of bereavement. Palliative Care • Palliative care services do not depend on life expectancy, are best introduced early in care, and may be pursued at the same time as curative efforts. • Palliative care is often provided in acute-care hospitals and is also offered in long-term care and post-acute care facilities. • Palliative care can begin as early as the time of diagnosis, even when aggressive treatment is still being sought. • The goal of palliative care is to provide a better understanding of medical care choices, detailed practical information and assistance, and emotional support for the patient and their family.
Hand in Hand Membership You can be part of the magic! Every year, when the call goes out for Hand in Hand grant applications, do you ever wonder where the money comes from to fulfill those grants? Who are Hand in Hand members? What IS a Hand in Hand member? Hand in Hand members can be anyone: volunteers, staff, residents, family members. All it takes is the desire to support the programs and activities of the Jewish Home and Care Center, as well as the Adult Day Center, ReCharge!, and the Rehab and Memory Care Center of Sarah Chudnow Community. The cost is minimal. Yearly membership in Hand in Hand is $25, and Life Membership is $200. Donations to Hand in Hand can be made at any time, but Hand in Hand only appears in your mailbox once a year. Being a Hand in Hand member is very rewarding; you get to see the results of your membership every time you come to work. Knowing that you have contributed to enriching the lives of the residents you serve is a wonderful feeling. Seeing a resident Skype with a family member or using the MOST device or enjoying the LGarden or reading on a Kindle… these are all part of what happens when people care enough to contribute. To make a donation or convert your membership to a Life Membership, contact Liza Holle at the JHCC Foundation, lholle@jewishseniorliving.org or ext. 255 or 414.721.9255. You can also send a check, made out to Hand in Hand, through interoffice mail to Liza at the JHCC Foundation office.
Families should speak with their physician early on about prognosis and goals of care, and ask about contacting a hospice or palliative care service. http://www.caregiverslibrary.org
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Grapevine
Rosh Chodesh 101
Congratulations! Kristin Stokes, our Administratorin-Training, passed her Nursing Home Administrator Boards.
Rosh Chodesh–which literally means “head of the month”–is the minor holiday that marks the beginning of every Hebrew month. The Jewish calendar, which combines both lunar and solar aspects, has 12 months (and 13 in leap years); half of these months are 30 days long and half are 29 days. At the end of months that have 30 days, Rosh Chodesh is observed for two days, on the 30th day of the previous month and the first day of the new month. After months that have 29 days, only the first day of the next month is observed as Rosh Chodesh. In contemporary practice, Rosh Chodesh celebrations begin the Saturday before the new month, with the recitation of birkat ha-hodesh at the conclusion of the Torah reading. Birkat ha-hodesh is a special prayer that articulates our hopes for the month to come, from peace and prosperity to success in business, good health, and piety. Rosh Chodesh itself is a minor holiday, with relatively few observances. However, it has long been a time for Jewish women to gather for a wide variety of activities, from reciting tradition liturgy, to sharing a meal, discussing Jewish ethics, and working for social change. http://www.myjewishlearning.org
Core Value/Guiding Principle:
Tradition
We honor our tradition by embracing the Jewish religion and culture and serving residents and families of all faiths.
If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.
Congratulations Kristin!
Nepal Bound Elana Draper, daughter of Volunteer Coordinator Beth Draper, has just embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Elana, who earned a degree in Human Resources from University of WisconsinMilwaukee and currently lives Elana Draper in Los Angeles, works for a company called International Medical Corps. The company is a non-profit, nonsectarian company that sends teams of medical workers into hot spots around the world. International Medical Corps determined there was a need for an HR person on the ground in Nepal to help with post-earthquake relief efforts. Elana applied for the position and started her journey on Saturday, May 16. “Her dad and I are so proud and excited for her as she embarks on this adventure,” said Beth. Stay tuned for updates on Elana’s work to help the people in Nepal.
Do you have exciting news? Are you newly married? Are you a proud parent or grandparent? Submit your news to Grapevine by emailing Becca Loss at rloss@jewishseniorliving.org.
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Social Media Module Check out our social media pages!
Facebook JHCC: http://www.facebook.com/JewishHomeAndCareCenter Chai Point: http://www.facebook.com/ChaiPointSeniorLiving SCC: http://www.facebook.com/Sarah-Chudnow-Community JHCC Foundation: http://www.facebook.com/jhccfoundation Twitter ReCharge!: http://twitter.com/JSL_ReCharge JHCC Foundation: http://twitter.com/JSLiving YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JHCCFoundation LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jewish-home-and-carecenter-foundation (note: our sister communities can be found via the LinkedIn JHCC page)
But remember…please do not access social media during working hours! Social Media Fun Fact:
The reason the main color on Facebook is blue is because founder Mark Zuckerberg is red-green color blind, meaning the color he can see best is blue.
Summer brings a lot of fun and a lot of health and safety challenges. Take a few minutes to be safe and healthy.
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JuNE 10 – Black Marigold performs new and classic music with personality and flair, breathing new life into the woodwind quintet. JuNE 24 – Caravan Gypsy Swing plays a range of tunes from the “Hot Swing” repertoire, originals and standards done in uniquely arranged styles. JuLy 1 – Frogwater John & Susan perform Celtic, Bluegrass, Blues, Ragtime and Regional Instrumental Dance. JuLy 29 – Iberian Spanish Dancers share the rich traditions of dance, music and culture of the Ibero-Hispanic experience through classical and folkloric Flamenco styles. AuGuST 11 – Carmen Nickerson’s beautiful vocals and Kostia’s original compositions create an exciting evening.
Be Summer Savvy
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FREE Summer Concert Series! 7 - 8 p.m.
AuGuST 26 – Dixie Doodlers will perform lively Dixieland Jazz.
Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when on the water. Put on sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin from the sun. Drink cool, non-alcoholic fluids. Put on insect repellent. Wash your hands often.
http://www.cdc.gov
Check out our websites and Facebook pages to find out about the upcoming events at our communities!
We are always looking for talented people to join our staff. Interested? Call 262.478.1505 for information! Sarah Chudnow Community offers living options for older adults, with apartment living, assisted living, memory care, and sub-acute rehab. Options are available to customize your lifestyle. An elegant community with the emphasis on choice is just a phone call away. Visit sarahchudnow.org or call Connie at 262-478-1506 to learn more. Please drive past the Health Center to the Apartments. 10995 N. Market St., Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-1500 ceastman@JewishSeniorLiving.org SarahChudnow.org Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @jsliving
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If you see a new resident, stop and introduce yourself. After all, you’re working in their home.
Overheard at the Kruglak Luncheon: Paul: Why is there no such organization is Chocoholics Anonoymous? Jim: Because no one wants to quit!
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The lovely ladies of the Chai Point activity department (especially the tall blonde in the black dress) entertain residents during Speakeasy Week.
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The SCC Gift Shop received a makeover! It’s now aesthetically pleasing and offers a wide selection of necessities and gift items. Thanks to CAO Randy Crosby for guidance with the facelift.
Congratulations to Everyone Celebrating June Anniversaries with Us! Ellen Becker Jorge Carrera Santellanes Marlo Graceffa Jennifer Price Diana Azimov Tracy Bentz Liza Holle Brandy Jones
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Briana McKinney TeAmari Pendleton Mieshia Anderson LaDonna Davis Inna Korshunof Jennifer Kusel Kierra Sanders Amy Cappon
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Nnamdi Duncan Nicole Erdmann Gracie Hora Carolyn Schuman John Seefeldt Tetyana Britkova Yongjie Ma Lourdes Suarez
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Dorothy McKinnie Nicole Washington Kimberly Rosenau Bridget Moen Dawn Riemert
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Happy Birthday! June 1 June 3 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 8
Carolyn Schuman Melvin Smukalla Jorge L. Carrera Santellanes Andre Dillard Rosemarie Alloway Malia Fischer Claire Bruckbauer
June 8 June 8 June 11 June 11 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14
Bridget Moen Xydita Vlazzio Qunisha Crawford Dreama Smith Falencia Washington Sana Perry Kenneth Bedroske Obiageli Nzeaka
June 18 June 19 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 24 June 24
Yvonne Weddle Holly DeVore Gladis Scott Tracy Bentz Felicia Coleman Donna Cumby Elaine Dyer Brian Johnson
June 25 June 26 June 26 June 27 June 27 June 28 June 29
Sandra Brickley Katrina Williams Teneya Little Yongjie Ma Vanetta Warren Judy Melahn Connie Eastman
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