Healthcare Heroes
Jeannine Perry Infection Preventionist
Jeannine Perry started working at Garden Spot in August 2019, just months before COVID-19 illuminated the need for infection control. Jeannine says, “Infection control is an evolving field. I work with the team to find ways we can apply appropriate precautions to contain infections and prevent the spread of illnesses and infections to others.” Technology can help to make these decisions easier. For example, during the height of COVID testing, Jeannine and the COVID testing team worked with Derek Mohler, lead IT specialist, to create a testing app to make accessing test results easier for employees. Jeannine makes all of her decisions with residents in mind. “I have a desire to protect those who are counting on our care. I want to do what I can do with my knowledge to keep people healthy.”
Jessica Zoski Information Technology Nurse
As technology and opportunities to communicate and document medical records digitally have become more and more prevalent, Garden Spot Communities has recognized the need to have a dedicated information technology nurse. Jessica Zoski, the former director of nursing at Maple Farm, stepped into the role in September 2021. Over the past 18 months she has worked to improve, automate and streamline the ways Garden Spot Village and Maple Farm use PointClickCare, the healthcare-based software. New opportunities are continuously available to expand the ways technology can help improve care for residents. Jessica recently rolled out the Practitioner Engagement App, which allows medical professionals to view resident charts and complete order reviews from a mobile device. In addition, PointClickCare Connect allows staff to access pertinent information directly from discharging hospitals and specialists, eliminating the need for data entry and allowing staff to increase their interactions with new residents.
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