D.A. Woody Brown Community Involvement Awards 2017 Nomination Package

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1 Virginia Health Care Association Virginia Center for Assisted Living D.A. Woody Brown Community Involvement Awards 2017 Nomination Package Celebrating Distinguished Efforts in the Long Term Care Community

2 About the D. A. Woody Brown Community Involvement Awards For over 30 years, the Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living (VHCA-VCAL) has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of members, who use their activity programs to involve, entertain, educate and enrich not only their residents and families, but the greater community. The D. A. Woody Brown Community Involvement Awards program was named in honor of Woody Brown, the first Director of Operations of Autumn Corporation, a Vietnam Veteran, and a dedicated, enthusiastic leader in long term care. Awards are given in four categories: Year Round Public Relations Program This category is for on-going activities including daily, weekly or regularly scheduled activities conducted between June 2016 and May National Nursing Home Week or National Assisted Living Week Program Every year, National Nursing Home Week (NNHW) begins on Mother s Day quite appropriate since so many long term care residents are women and mothers. The theme for NNHW for 2017 is The Spirit of America. National Assisted Living Week (NALW) occurs in mid-september. Heartwarming themes and festive events are scheduled and facilities host celebrations to honor the occasion. The 2016 NALW theme was Keep Connected. Special Event Program The Special Event award is designed to recognize a one-time activity such as a holiday-specific open house or a fundraiser held sometime between June 2016 and May The award is granted based on program design and its ability to unite residents and the community. Facility Newsletter This award recognizes excellence in facility newsletters. Newsletters are a special form of communication that is essential both inside and outside of your centers. Staff, residents, family members and the greater community all rely upon them. Facilities must submit three different issues of their newsletter published between June of the past year and May of the current year. Judging is based on content, readability, creativity, special features, relevance, timeliness and resident/employee involvement.

3 Entry Rules and Criteria Recognizing excellence in Year Round Public Relations, National Nursing Home or Assisted Living Week, Special Events and Facility Newsletters Awards recognize VHCA-VCAL members who have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and creativity in designing a program that encourages and supports strong community relations. Activity professionals at VHCA-VCAL member centers are invited to submit entries in all four categories of the D. A. Woody Brown Community Involvement Awards. A separate, complete official entry form must be submitted with each entry. Please read each category carefully and include the information requested. Incomplete entry forms will not be judged. Verify the number of beds in your facility for proper classification. All entries must be received by June 1, Additional Criteria for Year Round, National Nursing Home or Assisted Living Week and Special Event: 1. All entries must include a completed submission form. Please attach it securely. 2. The completed official entry form will provide comprehensive information about each program. Photographs and illustrations may be used to enhance the entry form, but will not substitute for written information. 3. All entries must be in scrapbook form, loose leaf binders or photo albums. Please limit entries to 24 pages front and back. 4. Submitted photos may be used at the VHCA-VCAL Awards Banquet. 5. Judging is based on program content. 6. Outside community and resident participation at every stage of the event is critical. Additional Criteria for Facility Newsletter: 1. Submit three different editions of your newsletter published between June of the past year and May of the current year. 2. Your entry must include a completed official entry form.

4 2016 D. A. Woody Brown Community Involvement Award Winners Year Round Program Fewer than 100 beds 1st Place The Orchard Assisted Living Warsaw 2nd Place Wayland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Keysville More than 100 beds 1st Place Riverside Rehabilitation Center - Hampton 2nd Place Sentara Woodview South Boston 3rd Place Sentara MeadowView Terrace Clarksville National Nursing Home Week/National Assisted Living Week Fewer than 100 beds 1st Place Heritage Hall Lexington 2nd Place The Landmark Center Stuart 3rd Place Heritage Hall Virginia Beach More than 100 beds 1st Place Highland Ridge Rehab Center, LLC Dublin 2nd Place Dogwood Village of Orange Health & Rehab 3rd Place Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Inc. Danville Special Event Fewer than 100 beds 1st Place The Oaks Salem 2nd Place Joseph C. Thomas Center Salem 3rd Place Hillsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, LLC More than 100 beds 1st Place Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Inc. Danville 2nd Place Blue Ridge Therapy Connection Stuart 3rd Place Beth Sholom Village Virginia Beach Facility Newsletter Fewer than 100 beds 1st Place Autumn Care of Madison 2nd Place Dogwood Village of Orange County Senior Living 3rd Place Radford Health & Rehab Center More than 100 beds 1st Place Inova Loudoun Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Leesburg 2nd Place Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Inc. Danville 3rd Place Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center

5 Year Round Public Relations Program This category is for on-going activities including daily, weekly or other regularly scheduled activities conducted between June 2016 and May This form must be completed and submitted with your entry by June 1. In addition to scrapbooks, loose leaf binders, or photo album entries (please limit to 24 pages front and back), applicants are encouraged to submit pictures, preferably in high resolution digital format (tiff or jpeg). Judging is based on program content. Facility Name Facility Address Telephone Submitted By Job Title Total Number of Beds (If your submission includes activities for nursing and assisted living residents, please use your combined bed total.) Fewer than 100 beds 100 or more beds 1. Describe how the program has been developed. Include information on: How it began and has evolved What are the activities (provide specific details) Who plans the events Who are the participants (over)

6 2. How often are activities conducted? 3. Please define the goals and objectives of these activities and how they connect residents to the greater community. Mail your completed application and related materials by June 1 to: Doran Hutchinson, Vice President of Member Services and Education VHCA-VCAL 2112 West Laburnum Avenue, Suite 206 Richmond, VA Please be sure to securely attach this form with your entry.

7 National Nursing Home (NNHW) or Assisted Living Week Program (NALW) This category is for programs specifically designed and implemented for NNHW or NALW. This form must be completed and submitted with your entry by June 1. In addition to scrapbooks, loose leaf binders, or photo album entries (please limit to 24 pages front and back), applicants are encouraged to submit pictures, preferably in high resolution digital format (tiff or jpeg). Judging is based on program content. Facility Name Facility Address Telephone Submitted By Job Title Total Number of Beds (If your submission includes activities for nursing and assisted living residents, please use your combined bed total.) Fewer than 100 beds 100 or more beds 1. Please provide an overview of NNHW/NALW activities with specific highlights of the week. Include information on: Why and how these activities were selected. Who was involved in developing and implemented the activities. (over)

8 2. What were the goals and objectives of the activities? Were they achieved? Describe how residents and the community reacted. Mail your completed application and related materials by June 1 to: Doran Hutchinson, Vice President of Member Services and Education VHCA-VCAL 2112 West Laburnum Avenue, Suite 206 Richmond, VA Please be sure to securely attach this form with your entry.

9 Special Event Program The Special Event award is designed to recognize a one-time activity or a single on-going activity such as a holiday-specific open house or a fundraiser held sometime between June 2016 and May The award is granted based on program design and its ability to unite residents and the community. This form must be completed and submitted with your entry by June 1. In addition to scrapbooks, loose leaf binders, or photo album entries (please limit to 24 pages front and back), applicants are encouraged to submit pictures, preferably in high resolution digital format (tiff or jpeg). Judging is based on program content. Facility Name Facility Address Telephone Submitted By Job Title Total Number of Beds (If your submission includes activities for nursing and assisted living residents, please use your combined bed total.) Fewer than 100 beds 100 or more beds 1. Describe your special event program. Include details on: Who was involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation? Describe the preparations, scheduling decisions, and manpower requirements for the program. (over)

10 2. How did this special program draw residents and the community closer together? Mail your completed application and related materials by June 1 to: Doran Hutchinson, Vice President of Member Services and Education VHCA-VCAL 2112 West Laburnum Avenue, Suite 206 Richmond, VA Please be sure to securely attach this form with your entry.

11 Facility Newsletter Please submit three different editions of your newsletter published between June 2016 and May This category does not require scrapbook format. Judging is based on content, readability, creativity, special features, relevance, timeliness, and resident/employee involvement. This form must be completed and submitted with your entry by June 1. Newsletters will not be returned to the facility unless requested. Facility Name Facility Address Telephone Submitted By Job Title Total Number of Beds (If your submission includes activities for nursing and assisted living residents, please use your combined bed total.) Fewer than 100 beds 100 or more beds 1. Describe the audience for your newsletter and who is responsible for its creating (writing, design, etc.). (over)

12 2. How frequently is the newsletter published and which component of your newsletter is most beloved by your readers? Mail your completed application and related materials by June 1 to: Doran Hutchinson, Vice President of Member Services and Education VHCA-VCAL 2112 West Laburnum Avenue, Suite 206 Richmond, VA Please be sure to securely attach this form with your entry.

Recognition Awards 2017 Nomination Package

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