Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
November 2017
National Hospice Month November is National Hospice Month, and to recognize the importance of hospice services to quality end of life care, Presbyterian Manor’s Heart and Soul Hospice would like to share Clayton’s story. It was not long after Clayton was diagnosed with a life limiting illness that he was told that curative treatment was no longer an option. Clayton quickly made the decision to seek hospices services. At first, Clayton thought hospice was a way to avoid burdening his family with his illness. Clayton soon began to understand that by deciding to utilize hospice, he had put together a supportive team for himself and his entire family. Together, Clayton, his family, and the hospice team created a plan of care that included Clayton’s medical needs as well as emotional and spiritual needs for himself and his family. Clayton’s wishes are prioritized. HOSPICE, continued on page 2
Emergency medical services personnel tour the campus.
In case of emergency
Public safety officials tour Presbyterian Manor campus Recent natural disasters around our part of the world have many people evaluating their emergency preparedness, and Newton Presbyterian Manor is no exception. Over three days in September, 44 members of Newton Fire/EMS took a guided tour of our entire campus, from common areas to cottages, from attics to boiler rooms. They learned the names of every location, resident room layouts, emergency exits, and types of construction materials in each building. Each firefighter, paramedic, and EMT received a handout with all of the information they had learned. “Some of the firefighters were brand new, and they had never been in our building before,” said Steve Seidl, director of environmental services for Newton Presbyterian Manor. “It’s an opportunity not only for us to meet them but for them to see our buildings. Should there ever be an emergency situation, they will have that familiarity.” The tour was led by maintenance supervisor Alvin Savage, who has been with Presbyterian Manor for 24 years, Steve said. “He knows it like the back of his hand.” October is a natural time to conduct the tour and meeting because EMERGENCY, continued on page 2