It’s gonna be a bright, bright 2022!
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
by Dina Dutta JANUARY 2022
People are the recipe for outstanding dining services Chef Manager Brian Buck came on board with Lawrence Presbyterian Manor toward the end of October, and already he’s seen what it takes to keep everything running smoothly and oriented toward quality and consistency. “The staff here has been outstanding,” Brian said. “They are pulling together and doing everything they can through this holiday season. I can honestly say I’m proud of everything they are, each and every one of them. As busy as this season has been, and all the changes and challenges that came with it, I could not ask Brian Buck is chef manager for for a better staff. They have a heart and dining services at Lawrence passion for our residents and work well Presbyterian Manor. together.” On most days, Brian goes through a detailed inspection of the kitchen and its equipment. He also works to help staff grow and develop new skills to better serve clients. Depending on the day, he might also conduct inventory, order supplies, attend meetings, line out menus, or help with production. But the favorite part of his job is mingling with residents. “It’s always nice to hear the good comments that I can pass on to the staff,” Brian said. “Everyone likes to hear when they are doing well. I like hearing the bad comments, so we can use that as an aid to help prioritize what we need to work on to improve or change.” Recently, Brian has been working on a new slate of winter menu items that he’s excited for residents to experience in the coming months. When he’s not working to serve top-notch cuisine to residents of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, Brian enjoys spending time with his family.
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Year after year as I walk into a new year, I have learned nothing lifts the desperate, weary heart like the promises of God. In a world full of despair, depression, anxiety and instability, we do not need more opinions or hunches — we need the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God. Max Lucado, a pastor and counselor, asks, “What are you anchored to — the circumstances of life or the promises of God?” He says that for every problem in life, God has given you a promise. Make 2 Peter 3:13 one of the building blocks in your foundation. It reads, “In keeping with God’s promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” God has promised to reclaim his creation. He is a God of restoration, not destruction. He is a God of renewal, redemption, regeneration and resurrection. God loves to redo and restore. “I am making everything new!” he announced in Revelation 21:5. Everything new. The old will be gone. God will lay hold of every atom, emotion, insect, animal and galaxy. He will reclaim every diseased body and afflicted mind. I am making all things new! This is God’s promise. And because God’s promises are unbreakable, our hope is unshakable! Therefore, together we will step into the year 2022 claiming God’s promises for a blessed New Year! I invite you to sing with me one of my favorite Johnny Nash songs:
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Lasting impression – continued from page 1 “I’ve been married for 21 years to my wife, Janet,” Brian said. “I have three stepchildren, grown and out of the house, and have a grandson that just turned 18 and a granddaughter that just turned 4. We have one dog, Max. He’s a 12-pound, poodle/bichon mix that thinks he’s as big as a great Dane. I enjoy woodworking, playing pool and bowling. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and friends.” u
Bright 2022 – continued from page 1 “I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) sunshiny day It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) sunshiny day. I think I can make it now the pain is gone, All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is that rainbow I’ve been praying for, It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) sunshiny day. Look all around, there’s nothing but blue skies Look straight ahead, there’s nothing but blue skies It’s gonna be a bright (bright) bright (bright) sunshiny day It’s gonna be a bright (bright) bright (bright) sunshiny day It’s gonna be a bright (bright) bright (bright) sunshiny day Oh what a bright (bright) bright (bright) sunshiny day.”
It is indeed going to be a BRIGHT BRIGHT SUNSHINY NEW YEAR! Happy New Year to my PMMA family! u
Brian Buck’s favorite thing is interacting with the residents and hearing about what the kitchen and dining team is doing right, as well as where they need to improve.
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor issues Art is Ageless® call for entries Artists age 65 and older are sought for the annual Art is Ageless® juried exhibit sponsored by Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Feb. 1–8, 2022. Works will be on exhibit at the community for residents only. Lawrence Presbyterian Manor plans to hold its event for friends of the program from 1–4 p.m. Feb. 9. at The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr., Lawrence. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2023 Art is Ageless calendar. Artists may choose to enter works for exhibit only. For the competition, works must be completed after age 65 and have been completed in the past five years (since January 2017). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Entries are due to Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., by 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Contact Chris Phelps at 785-841-4262 to arrange a drop-off time. The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition. Entry forms and information can be obtained by contacting Chris Phelps at 785-841-4262 or cphelps@pmma.org, or accessed online at ArtIsAgeless.org. u Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
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Lawrence Presbyterian Manor named high performer by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News and World Report has named Lawrence Presbyterian Manor to the Best Nursing Homes 2021-22 list. The senior living community received the highest score of High Performing in the long-term care category to make the list, available November 9 at www.usnews.com/best-nursinghomes/search. In addition to Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, three Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America® locations are on the honoree list with high performing designations for long-term care: Aberdeen Village (Olathe), Manor of the Plains (Dodge City) and Topeka in Kansas. Lawrence Presbyterian Manor can serve 40 residents in the health care center. Both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are available. The campus also offers independent living and assisted living. U.S. News uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes and skilled nursing centers. CMS assigns one to five stars to each community for how well it performs in health inspections, nurse staffing and level of quality care. This year’s ratings include some new requirements for a community to earn a High-Performing rating – most notably that federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data published by October 14 must list the location as having a COVID-19 staff vaccination rate of
at least 75 percent. As a result, only 13 percent of skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers earned even a single Best Nursing Homes badge. All Medicare- and Medicaidcertified health care centers were evaluated by U.S. News. To be eligible for an overall rating, a center must have received reimbursement from CMS in July 2021 and had sufficient data to evaluate quality in that rating. Over the past three years, U.S. News changed its focus from the CMS star ratings to specific quality measures for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The 10 quality measures focus on staffing, outcomes, resident complaints and processes of care. Some of the measures used by U.S. News are not included in the CMS approach to determining 5-star ratings. U.S. News added the Short-Term Rehabilitation rating in 2018 evaluating the care delivered to patients after a hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or similar condition. In 2019, U.S. News added a Long-Term Care rating evaluating the care delivered to residents who are no longer able to live independently and need help with daily activities such as eating, getting in or out of bed or a wheelchair, using stairs, or getting dressed, as well as administering needed medical care. In order to be included on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list, a skilled nursing center had to receive the High
Performing designation in either the short-term rehabilitation or long-term care categories. “PMMA® employees continue to focus their efforts on delivering quality care every day,” said PMMA President and CEO Bruce Shogren. “Never have those efforts been put to the test more than during the past 18 months as they have worked tirelessly to protect resident health and safety in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The High Performing designation is a tremendous accomplishment and recognition of their good work.” This is the 11th consecutive year Lawrence Presbyterian Manor has appeared on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes List. Manor of the Plains (Dodge City) and Topeka were named High Performing in the Short-Term Rehabilitation category. To learn more about the U.S. News and World Report rating system, visit their FAQ page: https://health.usnews.com/healthnews/best-nursing-homes/articles/faqhow-we-rate-nursing-homes. Lawrence Presbyterian Manor has served Douglas County since 1976 with independent and assisted living, long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Learn more at LawrencePresbyterianManor.org. PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with 15 locations and 2 hospices in Kansas and Missouri, and a new campus under development in Colorado Springs. Learn more at PMMA.org. u
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