Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
October 2018
Hladik looks back Change. In Dorothy Hladik’s 26 years at the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, she’s seen a lot of it. From how staff members do their jobs, to how the residents live their lives, little has remained the same during her time on the job. However, it’s that constant state of flux that Dorothy has learned to relish the most. “I used to hate change when I was younger, but now I’ve gotten to the point where I look forward to it,” said Dorothy. “I don’t know if it means I’ve been here long enough, or if I’m just getting old.” One of the areas Dorothy has noticed the most change is in the community’s use of technology— especially within the medical records department where she has spent the vast majority of her tenure. “We used to print all our doctor’s orders out on those old printers with the holes on the sides, now it’s all computerized and we’re moving to electronic records,” said Dorothy. “Soon, instead of printing out paper medication and treatment sheets we’ll have all of that electronic as well.” From additional nurses to a fullHLADIK, continued on page 2
A rendering of the new front entrance portico.
Construction, renovation beginning Just in time for our 40th anniversary celebration, Presbyterian Manor has been blessed. Presbyterian Manors Inc. had the opportunity to repurpose some bond money, and some of the funds are being directed to Ark City for renovation. We have started or will be starting three projects in the very near future. The first project is a renovation of the third floor hallways and activity space. The final look of the third floor will be similar to the fourth floor. The renovation will include updating the walls with paint and protective wall board on the lower half, flooring, furniture and updated lighting. This project will take a couple of months. The next project will be constructing a new canopy over the front entrance of the tower. We will be replacing the existing metal awning with a canopy that will cover the drive to allow coverage in and out of vehicles during bad weather. We also will replace the existing front entry doors. New landscaping will complete the project. This project will take approximately 3 months, and we will be utilizing the south entrance to RENOVATION, continued on page 2