Emporia Community Matters August 2021

Emporia Presbyterian Manor

AUGUST 2021

Community welcomes new HR director In late June, Megan Sandoval joined the Emporia Presbyterian Manor staff as director of human resources.

Prior to joining our team, Megan worked at Staff Management | SMX for nearly 10 years, where she worked her way up to account manager.

At Emporia Presbyterian Manor, Megan is responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing, and placing workers as well as handling employee relations, payroll, benefits and training.

Dealing with challenges and choices

By Allen Teal, chaplain at Rolla Presbyterian Manor

Editor’s Note: The following devotion comes from Allen Teal, who is retiring as chaplain at our sister community Rolla Presbyterian Manor this summer.

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39, NIV).

Megan Sandoval

“I am probably most looking forward to just getting to know all the staff and residents and being able to provide the help needed,” said Megan.

Megan is a graduate of Emporia State University with a degree in business administration and is vice president of Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow and a board member of Human Resource Professionals Association of Greater Emporia. She and her husband have two boys (a four-year-old and an 11-year-old) and two dogs. Together, they enjoy camping and other outdoor activities. u

A battleship cruised along on a dark, foggy night. In the distance, the lights of a second ship pierced the gloom. As the moments passed, it became evident that the two ships were on a collision course. The battleship captain had a message flashed to the other ship to turn out of his path. Immediately, a reply returned instructing the battleship should be the one to turn. Believing that his vessel held a higher rank, the captain had the message repeated and added that he was a battleship.

Once again, the message flashed back instructing the battleship to turn. This message also carried an extra tag telling the captain that the light in the distance was a lighthouse.

Devotion – continued on page 4 Get the latest on visitation and COVID-19 at our campus at EmporiaPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19.

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Emporia campus shares customer service survey responses

Emporia Presbyterian Manor continues to seek customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys.

Each month, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.

gave the community high scores in providing safety and security, demonstrating dignity and respect, and meeting transportation needs.

In addition, residents and their representatives indicated a high likelihood they would recommend the community to others.

The graphic above highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between June 2020 and May 2021, Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents and their families

“I feel comfortable and safe. My needs are met,” a respondent said.

“What is most important to me is that I’m able to get out and about with people. If I need to go with my daughter, I can go freely. If I want to go outside, I can do that. There are

lots of sidewalks and seating areas.”

In addition, the respondent recommended anyone interested in living at the campus come and enjoy a meal in the dining room.

We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u

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

Summer fun!

In June, nurses and residents in the Jones Health Care Center engaged in a little summer fun with a water gun and water balloon fight. It was a great way to stay cool, get a little exercise and have some laughs. To see what else we’ve been up to this summer, be sure to follow us on Facebook. u

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Big challenges can seem daunting.

We all face obstacles that seem too large to overcome. Sometimes, it may feel like fighting against God himself. Like the lighthouse in the opening paragraph, it may be God’s attempt to get us to change our course. In the role of the battleship captain, humans lack the capacity to see through the fog. Tomorrow is a mystery to us, but not to God. At these times, we must lean on the arms of God. Trust that if he led you to the trial, he will also lead you through the trial.

positive options. Unfortunately, it can also feel like you face multiple bad options. Occasionally, God presents you with such choices to allow you to exercise your free will.

Be aware that even two similar paths may lead to diverse outcomes. You must determine the direction that will leave you closest to your ultimate goals—personally, financially and relationally. God will give you guidance if you listen for his voice in your heart.

An old hymn reminds us: I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,

Sometimes situations may offer too many choices.

Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;

Not all choices fall into the category of good and bad. You may have two

Wilt be with me to the end.

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And I know that Thou art with me, —M. R. Stead (1850-1917) u