Clay Center Community Matters September 2020

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

Employee Spotlight – Donna Moore SEPTEMBER 2020

Presbyterian Manor gets zero deficiencies on two infection control surveys Clay Center Presbyterian Manor received zero deficiencies on two focused infection control surveys conducted in July. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducted the first survey on July 13, and the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) performed the second two weeks later.

Focused infection control surveys hone in on a nursing facility’s adherence to federal or state guidance for infection control practices to prevent disease at the community. With zero deficiencies on both surveys, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor’s health care and assisted living neighborhoods met all the standards for infection control.

CMS announced in March that all nursing homes would receive a focused infection control survey by July 31, 2020. In June, the Kansas Legislature instructed KDADS to survey all adult care homes and other adult services licensed by the state within 90 days to ensure adult care homes and home plus agencies were prepared to respond to the threat of disease caused by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

“I am so proud of the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor team and how hard they have worked to follow stringent infection control practices to protect our residents’ health and safety,” said Morgan Burton, executive director. “This is a tremendous recognition of the hard work in this difficult situation.”

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 facility’s policies and emergency preparedness related to a pandemic or outbreak. u

Join us in shining this month’s employee spotlight on Donna Moore, our health services certified medical assistant who has worked at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor for 18 years.

In July she was honored by being named Executive Director Employee Morgan Burton, right, of the presents Donna Moore Month. with employee of the The month for July. residents call Donna a jack of all trades. Aside from her regular duties, she also works with medical records, fills in for transportation when needed, can fix televisions, has helped serve meals, and once even assisted with an air conditioner installation.

When asked what has kept her engaged in her job for 18 years, she stated that “it’s a great place to work,” and that she loves our residents.

Other team members describe Donna as caring, giving, reliable and always willing to go the extra mile for the residents. In her free time, Donna said that she enjoys watching “Grey’s Anatomy” on Netflix.

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor employees keeps the community in tip-top shape.

Thank you Donna for everything you do to make Clay Center Presbyterian Manor great, and for bringing your best every day to the residents and your team members. u

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Employees, residents pull together during pandemic The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced many changes throughout the world, as people have been asked to navigate daily tasks of life with exceeding care and caution. Few places have been as affected as congregate living communities, and few people have been asked to do more than the residents and employees of the PMMA family.

As the pandemic continues into autumn, we asked Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Executive Director Morgan Burton to talk about the lingering effect of the coronavirus, and about the way in which staff and residents have worked together to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone.

On June 9, Presbyterian Manor discovered it had its first positive case of COVID-19 in the building.

On the heels of that disappointing news, state surveyors visited Clay Center three times in the span of a few short weeks.

The staff handled the situation head on, as a team.

“Many team members worked late the day we found out about COVID,” Morgan said. “Many have stepped into roles that wouldn’t typically be their job.”

The hearty response from staff matches the heart they all have for residents.

“I have a solid team that genuinely cares about each other and the safety and well-being of all staff and residents,” Morgan said.

Throughout this pandemic, Morgan said the natural bonds between staff and residents have been strengthened and enhanced.

“I think during a crisis, it’s human nature to adapt towards people. I would say these bonds have deepened simply by residents putting so much trust in the team to keep them safe.”

Morgan Burton

That has included providing as much information as possible to residents and filling in for the role of family during a time when visitors aren’t allowed out of concern for safety.

months, I would want to hug them, so I get it. But we are going to educate, educate, educate. We’re going to educate all family members as they enter the building and individually educate each resident.”

“We are constantly communicating with them on what is going on in the building,” Morgan said.

“Answering all their questions, reassuring them that everything will be okay.”

Many lessons have been learned during the pandemic, and those lessons serve to better prepare for the future — and to better understand how to leverage the power of teamwork to meet any challenge.

As the community moves toward a phased reopening, that high level of communication will remain important — as will addressing unforeseen challenges that emerge.

“One challenge will be getting family and residents to follow guidance on social distancing,” Morgan said. “If I hadn’t seen my loved ones in five

“We’re working together with the team and the health department on a plan. We’re starting with limited outdoor visits,” Morgan said.

Together, with staff and residents pulling in the same direction, the future will be brighter than ever. u

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785-632-5646 u Fax: 785-632-5874 924 Eighth St. Clay Center, KS 67432-2620 ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org

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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: clrice@PMMA.org Morgan Burton, executive director Christi Rice, marketing director

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Groovy yoga Thanks to the creative and energetic folks in our activities department, chair yoga is the most recent addition to the calendar.

Everyone seems to love the music and the relaxing movements. A new song was added to the rotation on the day when these photos were taken. Everyone that passed by or came off the elevator wanted to participate.

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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor employees join Chair Yoga, inspired by the musical addition.

Residents enjoy chair yoga in the hallway outside their doorways.

Anica Tholstrup leads residents in chair yoga.

Our Flat Grannies and Grampies were a huge success All of us at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor want to send a great big “thank you” to the families of our residents for sending in such fun, creative accounts of their “Flat” Granny’s or Grampy’s adventures outside of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. At a time when in-person visits are not possible, these were such blessings to so many.

any new “Flat Resident” pictures, and almost fought to get to take the pictures to show the residents. There were fun conversations about favorite hobbies, memories, activities and even an occasional, “I have no idea whose dog that is!”

This was a great way to make connections, spread joy and warm the We received 66 emails, more than 120 hearts of our residents. Thank you! u Flat Maxine went to the farm. images and at least five items by mail that contained adventures to share with our residents. The staff was almost as excited as the residents to see what the Flat Grannies and Grampies were doing.

On a daily basis, staff Flat Harold harvested wheat Flat Karen posed Flat Marjorie had Flat Donna helped with his grandsons, Mason have asked if there were tend flowers.

and Matt Chestnut.

for a sculpture.

dinner with the family.

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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, ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org/ covid-19. u

Fun Facts About Labor Day The first U.S. Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, and was planned by the Central Labor Union.

The Labor Day parade of about 10,000 workers took unpaid leave and marched from City Hall past Union Square uptown to 42nd Street and ended in Wendel’s Elm Park at 92nd Street and 9th Avenue for a concert, speeches and a picnic.

• Oregon was the first state to declare Labor Day an official holiday in 1887.

• Labor Day is considered the unofficial NFL season kickoff. The first official season game takes place on the Thursday after Labor Day 99.44% of the time.

• The first Waffle House opened on Labor Day in 1955 in Avondale Estates, Georgia.

• What are we celebrating? The contributions and achievements of the 155 million men and women who are in the U.S. workforce.

• On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.u

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