Salina Presbyterian Manor
OCTOBER 2019
Mary’s Musings Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. James 5:13-14 NIV Our cruise to Alaska in August was truly a “mountain-top” experience for Kenny and me. We experienced breath-taking scenery, had the opportunity to visit new places and learn about other cultures with very different ways of living. Our days were filled with lattes, beer and wine while we relaxed at the Crow’s Nest on the observation deck. We ate our way through the many restaurants on board the ship and on land. We came home relaxed and renewed and several pounds heavier.
Bonnie Packard, pictured with her husband, Jim, took the PATH to...
On a new PATH®
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) as a system has been providing senior care and services for more than 70 years across Kansas and Missouri (and coming soon to Colorado). As a part of the service to seniors, PMMA has always offered care after hospitalizations through skilled nursing and physical, occupational and speech therapies with the objective of supporting a return to prior levels of independence and overall health. In 2012, PMMA launched a program called PATH® or “Post-Acute-toHome” to strengthen service to older adults. This program serves patients PATH - continued on page 2
Then life happened. At the airport, TVs were filled with news coverage of the shootings in El Paseo and Dayton. Two days later, I was involved in a car accident that was a “deep-valley experience.” Our great-grandson moved to Houston for the school year a few days later, which left a sadness in my heart and a heaviness in my soul. My home church in Russell holds a healing service every Monday. One Monday night, there was a special service for one of my best friends who is currently undergoing chemo and radiation for Stage IV cancer. Surrounded by friends, anointed with oil, experiencing a laying on CHAPLAIN - continued on page 2
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grandkids again
of hands, scripture and prayers provided a quieting of my aching heart, and when I drove home that evening my spirt felt soothed. I felt a renewed sense of hopefulness and peace.
who have been discharged from a hospital, but still require therapy and special skilled care in order to make the transition from hospital to home. By incorporating the PMMA team of medical professionals to develop individualized programs, PATH helps patients regain functionality and promotes a safe return to their home.
· Getting back to my garden
Scripture is full of stories of civilizations appeals for healing and comfort and God’s response to them. Healing comes in many forms including physical, mental, emotional and spiritually. A healing service doesn’t guarantee a cure. I believe they can, but they also calm our hearts and bring us peace. This month I am going to begin a monthly Service of Healing in the Chapel. They will be the first Wednesday of each month with the first one being October 2, at 2 p.m. for all those wishing to take part in a community service. At 2:30 p.m., I will be in the Chapel for any individuals who prefer a more private service. My hope is that these services will give us a time to focus on God whose will for each of us is wholeness, peace, comfort and hope in our lives. -Chaplain Mary ◆
PATH sets the standard with team members who are committed to making the admissions process more efficient and features prompt admissions decisions, extended admission hours, continual communication with physicians and families, proactive planning and post-discharge follow-up, and a comfortable home-like setting. Recently, PMMA introduced an enhancement to the PATH program called “I Took the PATH to…” supporting our commitment to patient goals. Through a partnership with Aegis Therapies, patients set unique goals upon admission to PATH. These goals are discussed throughout the PATH stay as a way to motivate and honor progress. Examples of unique goals that have been set include: · Playing on the floor with
· Visiting my sister in Texas · Getting strong enough to go home and take care of myself and my husband Upon discharge, goals are celebrated with a photo, the recovery team and then shared with others taking advantage of PATH services. “The ‘I Took the PATH to …’ programming sets PMMA communities apart from other providers by demonstrating our commitment to whole-person wellness. The physical aspects of recovery from an illness or injury are typically the focus, but our talented teams focus on the emotional and spiritual aspects of recovery as well. I’m not aware of another program out there where patients have the opportunity to serve as inspiration to others experiencing similar obstacles of health,” said Jennifer McClanahand, regional director of sales and marketing for PMMA. Learn more about PATH® at Salina Presbyterian Manor by calling 785-825-1366 or visiting www. salinapresbyterianmanor.org/hsshort-term-rehab-pathreg. ◆
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Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Salina Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: mmccoy@PMMA.org Desi Flerlage, executive director Melissa McCoy, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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October Activities – Salina Presbyterian Manor Dear residents,
It has been a pleasure and honor the last 3 years to enrich the lives of so many wonderful people. You truly have become a part of my family and I will cherish all the fun times we have had together. Keep on living every day to the fullest. With all my love—Cathy Boos, Life Enrichment Director October 1
Ladies Breakfast
October 10
Trip to Walmart
October 1 Grief & Loss Support Group
October 11 Health Care Trip – Big Cheese Pizza
October 2 to Spangles
October 11
Silvertone Singers
October 14
We Care Group
October 15
Bible Study
October 15
AL Birthday Party
October 16 Scholtzsky’s
Memory Care trip to
October 16
Men’s Breakfast
October 16
IL Resident Council
Memory Care Trip
October 2 Martinelli’s & Movie – “Loving Vincent” The Impossible Dream October 6 Salina Symphony – “Classical Expression” – Stiefel Theatre October 7
Rojean Loucks Harp
October 8 Wine & Cheese Birthday Social October 9 Ladies Lunch Club – The Paramount Bar
October 17 Travel & Taste – Mattie’s Grill & Chill October 19
Crystal Creek
Just Ask!
Midwest Cancer Alliance Listening Tour October 22, 2019 12:30 p.m. Please join us in the lower level of the Salina Presbyterian Manor at 12:30 on October 22 for a free lunch as part of the Midwest Cancer Alliance Listening Tour! RSVPs appreciated. Email Melissa McCoy at mmccoy@pmma.org or call 785-825-1366.
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October 21 Downtown Sculpture Tour October 22
Literary Ladies
October 23 Great Plains Theatre – “Empires Falls” October 24 to Sale Barn
Memory Care Trip
October 25 McDonald’s
Health Care trip to
October 27 Salina Community Theatre – Lost in Yonkers October 28
AL Resident Council
October 29 Mulvane
Trip to Casino –
October 31 Haunted Manor – HC, MC and Ivory Keys Cafe ◆
Christina Golladay-Bauer - September employee of the month Congratulations to Christina Golladay-Bauer, Employee of the Month for September. Christina has worked for Salina Presbyterian Manor for more than nine years as a registered nurse. She has been an RN since 2005 and prior to that worked as a CNA, then CMA, Home Health Aide, then LPN. Christina is married to Billy and together they have three children;
Nicole, Mekenzie and Lilly. In her spare time, Christina likes camping, fishing, softball, baseball and hunting. When asked what most people would not know about her, she said that she played softball and baseball all the way until she was in college. Christina is very close to having her BSN and plans to complete this in years to come. ◆
Christina Golladay-Bauer
Employee scholarship provides Goetz with the motivation needed to further her education When Director of Nursing Stephanie Goetz earned her associate degree in nursing (ADN), it was never intended to be the end of her educational path. However, somewhere between juggling the responsibilities of a career and a young family, her professional goals got put on hold. Now, thanks to a scholarship from PMMA’s Employee Education Assistance Fund, she’s finally getting back on track. “Once I got my ADN, I knew I wanted to go on and get my bachelor’s, but with life and everything, I hadn’t been aggressively trying to complete it,” said Stephanie. “Now, thanks to this scholarship, I’m finally focusing on achieving my next goal.” Stephanie’s focus on her education won’t be taking her away from the community, as she plans on remaining in her current position while working toward her degree.
“I thought about going back to school full-time, but I decided to take the part-time approach,” said Stephanie. “Hopefully within two years I’ll have it completed—that’s the goal anyway.” Stephanie’s desire to earn her degree is about more than just obtaining another piece of paper or adding a few more initials behind her name, it’s about moving beyond the nuts and bolts of nursing to become a more well-rounded health care professional. “I think the curriculum will provide a broader scope and help develop the skills needed to be a better nurse,” said Stephanie. “Plus, the additional leadership courses will enable me to take on more of a leadership role within the community.” In addition to PMMA’s willingness to invest in its employees, Stephanie says it is the people
Stephanie Goetz of the community that make her especially grateful for the opportunity she has been given. “I love the relationships we get to build with the staff and residents and the ability to help people on a day-to-day basis,” said Stephanie. “A lot of us are in this profession simply because we get joy out of helping other people.” ◆
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Salina Presbyterian Manor receives 2019 customer experience award from Pinnacle Quality Insight Salina Presbyterian Manor is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2019 Customer Experience Award™. The Customer Experience Award is given to senior living communities that score in the top 15-percent of the nation in resident satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight for 12 consecutive months. Salina Presbyterian Manor received the award for independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. Over the course of 2018, a sampling of Presbyterian Manor’s residents and their families participated in monthly telephone interviews that
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include open-ended questions, as well the opportunity to rate Presbyterian Manor in specific categories. “The Customer Experience Award affirms our staff ’s dedication to our mission – to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Desi Flerlage, executive director. “This award reflects our residents’ satisfaction with our efforts to live out our mission.” Presbyterian Manor rated in the top 15-percent in safety and security as rated by independent living residents, and in activities, safety and security and meeting transportation needs by assisted living residents. Skilled nursing
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residents rated the campus in the top 15-percent for cleanliness and their willingness to recommend Presbyterian Manor to others. Through Pinnacle Quality Insight’s monthly phone surveys, Salina Presbyterian Manor has gathered real-time survey results to gain a better understanding of the residents’ needs and make improvements when necessary, continuing a 39-year emphasis on ensuring the individual needs of every resident are met. ◆