Wichita Presbyterian Manor
APRIL 2020
Laura Johnson oversees transition to new records system Safety update Presbyterian Manor Families of Residents, and Visitors,
When Laura Johnson joined the staff of Wichita Presbyterian Manor, she never dreamed she would end up working with medical records.
Keeping our residents and staff healthy is a top priority for PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid America). We fully understand health care workers and seniors are at a higher risk of experiencing serious infections, so our staff members are doing their very best to stay current on every change that is occurring in this rapidly changing environment.
Laura started as a certified medication assistant before becoming a licensed practical nurse. She has held many titles, including floor nurse and staffing coordinator. More than a year ago, she began working with records full time. “This is a job I can call a career,” she said. “I wake up every morning, Laura Johnson and I’m glad to go to work.” In her newest role, Laura has taken up the challenge of switching from paper to electronic medical records. Under her leadership, incoming admissions have transitioned to electronic records. Presbyterian Manor uses MatrixCare, an electronic health record system created specifically for long-term and post-acute settings. Laura says the transition will lead to better resident care. “The doctors have easier access to records now,” she said. “Everything they need is at their fingertips.” Managing the project hasn’t been easy. JOHNSON – continued on page 2
On March 13, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced strict in-person visitation guidelines for senior health care communities. All PMMA communities are enforcing limited access for in-person visitation. Limited Access means all visits to the community must be rescheduled except in case of endof-life situations per the March 13 guidelines released by CMS. COVID-19 - continued on page 6
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