LEAKESVILLE VOICE Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

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1 LEAKESVILLE VOICE Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center October Melody Lane Leakesville, MS

2 2 IN THIS ISSUE 3 Employee/Resident Spotlights 4 Holidays & Events Calendar 5 Around LRNC Recipe of the Month 6 Letters from the Medical Director & Director of Nursing 7 Providers & Staff 8 Birthdays Caught in the Act October Announcements October 11 Pumpkin Patch October 17 Leakesville Museum Trip October 23 at 2:30 pm: Resident Birthday Party October 25 Hattiesburg Zoo NAMES TO KNOW Medical Director David Northington, DO Administrator Robert McBeth, LNHA Director of Nursing Wanda Khan, RN Activities Director Stephen Collalto Social Services Cindy McDonald Physical Therapy Manager Johnathan Baggett Staff Development Coordinator Christy Eubanks, RN Medical Records Montressa Bolton, LPN Resident Care Manager Dianna Dixon, LPN Dietary Nachisa Taylor Maintenance/Laundry Director Mitchell Dixon Administrative Support/ Payroll Clerk/Accounts Payable Jennifer Re Quality Assurance RN Lisa Western LPN, Care Plans Laura Walley, LPN FUN ACTIVITIES With Sudoku Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9. Answers are on the back!

3 LEAKESVILLE VOICE October EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Laura Walley, LPN, Care Plans Ms. Walley has been a nurse for 10 years, with much of her career spent in long-term care settings, and is excited to start a new adventure with Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She is very passionate about taking care of the elderly and believes it is a true honor to do so. I believe God has placed me with this company for a reason, she said. Ms. Walley is the mother of four children Jacob, Harley, Sara and Meagan and is engaged to Jeff Dykes, who has two children, Cole and Grace. She is an avid photographer, a wedding coordinator and a caterer and enjoys decorating and cooking. Best wishes, Ms. Walley, to you and Mr. Dykes, and your soon-to-be-blended family! RESIDENT SUCCESS STORY Mark Lewis Mr. Lewis arrived at Leakesville with a maximum need of two people to help him stand from a sitting position, and now he can stand with the moderate help of one person. At first, he could stand for less than 30 seconds. Now, Mr. Lewis stands for 2 minutes, 45 seconds. He has increased his trunk flexion that s moving his upper body forward which enables him to reach from his waist and chest for items. He is able to brush his teeth and hair with setup; before, he needed minimum assistance. Way to go, Mr. Lewis! RESIDENT OF THE MONTH Gerald Scott Mr. Scott has been a resident at the facility for only a month, but he s already made quite the impact on the staff. Not only is he super friendly, Mr. Scott has a wonderful sense of humor and loves jamming to music. When he s not busy putting a smile on others faces, he enjoys relaxing outside. Thanks, Mr. Scott, for bringing the sunshine! ABOVE THE LINE EMPLOYEE Dianna Dixon, Resident Care Manager Ms. Dixon stays on top of records for our medical director, keeping them ready and handy. She has excellent knowledge of our residents and works the cart in the absence of regular employees, all while making sure her own Resident Care Manager duties are accomplished. Congratulations, Ms. Dixon! You re awesome!

4 4 LEAKESVILLE VOICE October 2018 HOLIDAYS & EVENTS October RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 2:30 PM Our Resident Council Meeting will be held in the dining room. We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Activities Director, Stephen Collalto, at

5 5 LEAKESVILLE VOICE October 2018 AROUND LRNC Resident Joe Hunt & Physical Therapy Director, Jonathan Baggett playing for the residents Resident Shirley Mcgill touching a Bearded Drag RECIPE OF THE MONTH Provided by: Janis Haynes, Resident Pumpkin Pie Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY S 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell Whipped cream (optional) Directions: 1. Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. 2. Beat eggs in large bowl. 3. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. 4. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. 5. Pour into pie shell. 6. Bake in preheated 425 F oven for 15 minutes. 7. Reduce temperature to 350 F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. 8. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. 9. Serve immediately or refrigerate. (Top with whipped cream before serving.) Residents Vivian Hill & Pat McKay after watching Christopher Robin

6 6 LEAKESVILLE VOICE October 2018 A Letter from the Medical Director NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH Physical therapy is a safe and effective way to treat chronic pain conditions. But did you know that physical therapy can help combat a growing opioid problem in America? October is National Physical Therapy Month, and the American Physical Therapy Association is using this time to educate Americans on its value. Trained physical therapists help their patients by identifying, diagnosing and treating movement issues with positive side effects like improved mobility, independence, and wellness. Movement, hands-on care, and patient information are natural and safe ways to treat pain, as opposed to opioids. Using these drugs increases the risk of depression as well as putting the patient at risk of overdose or addiction. While their use can help in some situations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge emphasizing safe alternatives, such as physical therapy, for the relief of most long-term pain. David Northington, DO Medical Director There are several other benefits of physical therapy, including: Possibly avoiding surgery, such as for knee osteoarthritis and meniscal tears Better movement and mobility Preventing falls Improving balance Recovering from trauma or injury Managing age-related medical problems For more information, visit From the Desk of the Director of Nursing INTERNATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION WEEK Oct is International Infection Prevention Week. Observed each third week of October, it brings attention to the role infection prevention plays in improving patient safety. This year s theme is Protecting Patients Everywhere. For individuals, the following tips can help reduce the spread of infection: Wash your hands. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub the soap into the backs and palms of your hands as well as your wrists. Rinse well under running water, then dry your hands and wrists thoroughly. Cover a cough. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If one isn t available, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hand. Don t pick at healing wounds. Make sure your vaccinations are up to date. Wanda Khan, RN Director of Nursing In addition to the tips above, health care professionals help keep infection at bay with the following: Using gloves, masks and protective clothing. Following facility guidelines when dealing with blood or contaminated items. Ensuring patients rooms are clean and neat. Keeping skin around wound or incision dressings clean and dry.

7 LEAKESVILLE VOICE October 2018 OUR PROVIDERS David Northington, DO Medical Director Angela Haigler, NP Nurse Practitioner Michael Huber, MD Family Medicine James DeDeaux, LCSW Psychotherapist Wulf Hirschfield, MD Family Medicine Jason Box, FNP Nurse Practitioner Renita Parker, DPM Podiatrist Wynette Denmark, FNP, BC Charles Harris, Ph.D Nurse Practitioner Clinical Psychologist OUR STAFF Robert McBeth, LNHA Administrator Laura Walley, LPN Care Plans Wanda Khan, RN Director of Nursing Dianna Dixon, LPN Resident Care Manager Cindy McDonald Social Services Montressa Bolton, LPN Medical Records Stephen Collalto Activities Director Nachisa Taylor Dietary Johnathan Baggett Physical Therapy Manager Mitchell Dixon Maintenance/ Laundry Director Christy Eubanks, RN Staff Development Director Lisa Western, RN Jennifer Re Quality Assurance Payroll Clerk/ Accounts Payable OUR CONSULTANTS Thu Truong, Stephen R. Smith, Pharm. D. MBA RDN LD Pharmacy Consultant Corporate Director of Nutrition Services

8 1300 Melody Lane Leakesville, MS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! CAUGHT IN THE ACT To Our Residents! To Our Employee s! Samuel Young 10/12 Angela Jackson 10/24 Kimberly Leverette 10/1 Melisa Crane 10/8 Mary Dennis 10/9 Kimberly Clark 10/10 Marisa Hoffman 10/13 Christenia Patton 10/15 Ola Taylor 10/22 Cortlen Sims 10/31 Accounts Payable, Jennifer Re playing the piano for the residents Dietary Aide Jameria Burr and LPN, Sonya Wilson at the Resident Birthday Party! Answer Sudoku Puzzle 5 Solution Dietitian consultant Stephen Smith receiving his birthday surprise