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A GREAT START! We are very excited about the New Year and the long anticipated opening of our new neighborhood that will be licensed for skilled nursing care. As I reported last month, we had a minor setback when a sprinkler head blew out in the ceiling of this new neighborhood. We had originally planned to open this neighborhood in December but now we are planning to get our license from the state sometime this month. Once we have our license in hand, we will set the date for our official —Grand Opening” which I hope to announce in next month’s newsletter . SYSTEMS & PEOPLE The first 3 months of this year will be focused on getting new systems in place and hiring the high caliber of people who will help us on the path of creating a new —culture” for long term care. We are proud of our new building and we like what it will enable us to do. But ul- timately we recognize that it is our —people” who make the difference! As an organization that is literally open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, there are lots of —moving parts” and various —issues” to deal with at any given time. It could be arranging an emergency transport to or from the hospital or it might be something like spending a few moments of quality time with a resident who has dementia…it’s our people who make it happen day in and day out. I couldn’t more proud of the staff we currently have on our team here at WRC and I promise we will con- tinue to hire only the best! SUPPORT TEAM Scott Averill Owner Mandy Kelly Business Office Manager Brenna Stebbins Human Resources Director Dorothy Adams Social Services Lisa Martin Food Services Sue Foster & Jeanie Good Environmental Services Jennifer Carpenter Lifestyle Coordinator Kristine Martinez DON and MDS Coordinator Mark Hurley Therapy Director IN THIS ISSUE Scott’s Monthly Sharing June Scales is January Resident of the Month Login Cunningham is January Service Excellence Honoree Jennifer’s Corner SPOTLIGHT #1 Kelley Jerred SPOTLIGHT #2 Tyler Bastress www.wellsvillerc.com Volume 6, Issue 1 NEW PHONE SYSTEM I am pleased to announce we have an entirely new phone system. It utilizes leading edge technology allowing us to essentially become the phone company for our residents. At a charge of only $30/month (NO installation fee), we can provide a —landline phone” for our resi- dents which includes unlimited long dis- tance. Along with this new system, we have eliminated ALL forms of overhead paging. This is another big step along the path of culture change to truly be a —home” for the people who reside here and not an institution. EHR We are moving very fast with our EHR project (Electronic Health Records). We had originally set mid - December as the deadline for this project, but we are now anticipating it will be complete by the end of this month. Once finished, virtu- ally all of our —charting” will be done electronically. Our Director of Nursing, Kristine Martinez, is leading the charge with this project and doing a great job! We are extremely excited about 2014 and all of the changes coming to fruition here at WRC. As always, please GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK throughout the year. We know there will be bumps in the road and we ALWAYS welcome hearing how we are doing – even when we do NOT meet your expectations. Thank you again for your patience and understanding during our construction phase and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! ‘til next month, JANUARY 2014 Wellsville Welcomer Wellsville Retirement Community Monthly Newsletter When asked what she loves most about WRC, Login replied, "I love the residents, the people I work with...and the vanilla pudding!" June Scales is January Resident of the Month June is a native Texan who became a resident of Wellsville Retirement Community 2 years ago. She has 1 daughter, Kathy, 2 grandchildren, 3 great - grandchildren and 1 great - great - grandchild. During her working years, June was a secretary and book- keeper for several different companies including Montgomery Wards, a law office and a small title company. Over the years, June has enjoyed doing a variety of needle crafts in her spare time. She has been a proud member of the Eastern Star organization for 60 years and a member of the Methodist Church for over 50 years. June said the best part about WRC is, "The people and the entertainment. I have seen and heard more music since I've been here than in my whole life." Login Cunnigham is January Service Excellence Honoree Login has been a CNA at Wellsville Retirement Community for over a year. She and nightshift co - worker Dylan bring an amazing aroma to WRC as they brew up a nightly variety of flavored coffees. Login has chosen nursing as a career because she likes to help people and work along side others in the medical field. She is currently completing pre- requisite classes at Johnson County Community College and has plans to one day become a regis- tered nurse. Login and her long - time boyfriend, Corey, live in Desoto along with their 2 guinea pigs, a chinchilla and several fish. During her time off, she enjoys scrapbooking, shopping, playing with her pets and, of course, drinking good coffee. June Scales January Resident of the Month Login Cunningham January Employee of the Month Jennifer’s Corner — Activities and Events at WRC Happy New Year! 2013 has been a fabulous year with great volun- teers. We’ve had great new entertainment; we started a new reading program with the elementary school. We’ve also enjoyed them coming out and performing special music programs for us. FBLA has been great, and Mrs. Logan’s classes have added so much fun and laughter to our Friday pro- grams. In 2013, we remained spelling bee champs, great big thank you to our spelling team, Koleen Riedel, Mary Jane Epps, Jackie Carrott, Francis McCane, and Marge Kring. We also want to thank Norma Lollar’s grandchildren from out of town, Mackenzie and Jason Woods, for the Bluegrass Christmas music, we look forward to them visiting the state of Kansas again. 2014 We are focused on having another great year, kicking off the month of January we will have Ra- chel and Michael, The Music Man, Chris Hazelton, Michael Stevenson, The Gallaway Duo, Allen Cun- ningham, and Laure Searl. Keep an eye on your calendars here is a quick over- view of some of our special events for the first quarter. By popular demand some of our great en- tertainment: The Barnyard Boys, Zydeco Togeau, Barbershop quartet, Gary Kirkland, Doc Fuller, Carlson’s, Carl Mock, Greg Pellegreen, Tyler Greg- ory and the one and only —ASHLEY THE ENTER- TAINER” his wife states his show is better than ever. I don’t know how, I thought he was pretty in- credible!!!! We have great new groups: Larry and Audrey Lint- ner, Dennis Rogers who is a Native American mu- sic singer and dancer. Friday, February the 14th we have scheduled the Valentine’s Day Dance at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. Mardi Gras Party, Monday, March 17th at 3:00 p.m. a St. Patrick’s Day Party, Saturday, April 19th followed by our annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. We have scheduled the Val- entine’s Day Dance at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, is break- fast with the Easter Bunny from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. First off, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Danyel Trump and I will be working along- side Jennifer Carpenter as the new Lifestyle Coor- dinator. This has been a huge learning process for me and I deeply appreciate the opportunity of step- ping into this new position at WRC. I couldn’t be happier with the change in my life. I live in Gardner with my wonderful 2 year old son, Donovan. He is constantly amazing me with his learning, growing and excitement for life. In the upcoming months, we will be traveling to Ireland, Louisiana, France, Mexico and Japan. If anyone is interested in sharing stories, pictures, souvenirs or music from these places, please give us a call and we will get you set up. Jennifer and I are ALWAYS open to new ideas when it comes to activities and what we can do to enhance the quality of life for each and every one of our beloved residents. Feel free to call us directly at 785 - 883 - 4101 or send us an email at: dtrump@wellsvillerc.com or jennifercarpenter@hotmail.com. Thank you and may you all have a fabulous New Year! Danyel Danyel’s Corner Danyel whipping up some of those yummy omelets. Wellsville Retirement Community 304 W. 7th Wellsville, Kansas 66092 SPOTLIGHT #1: Kelley Jerred SPOTLIGHT #1 is on Kelley Jerred who works in the laundry department on week - ends. Born in Olathe and raised in Wells- ville, Kelley has operated Kelley’s Kids Daycare for 20 years. She is also the founder of Phat Girl Brownies and has raised thousands of dollars via the sale of brownies to support people in need. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: When Lisa Martin was a mean —gym aide” and made me run laps! A PERSON IN MY LIFE WHO HAS INSPIRED ME: Oprah Winfrey 3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: Live, love and laugh. IF I HAD A TIME MACHINE I WOULD: Go to the Depres- sion Era – the 1930’s! IF I COULD BUY ANYTHING WITH PRICE NOT BEING A CONCERN: A #1 Barbie Doll (brunette) in a pink silhouette box dressed in a roman holiday outfit!! IF I COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND AND CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE WORLD: No hunger! SPOTLIGHT #2 is on Tyler Bastress who keeps herself busy at WRC working in the departments of dietary, housekeeping and laundry. She graduated from Wellsville High School in 2010 and has a son who is 2½ years old. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: When I was selected captain of the cheerleading team. 3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: Pleaser, happy and smart! IF I HAD A TIME MACHINE AND COULD TRAVEL ANY- WHERE IN TIME: The 1980’s! IF I COULD BUY ANYTHING WITH PRICE NOT BEING A CONCERN: Something that would allow me to know what happens after we die – the afterlife! A PERSON IN MY LIFE WHO HAS INSPIRED ME: Susan B. Anthony IF I COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND AND CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE WORLD: Make people care more about others! SPOTLIGHT #2: Tyler Bastress