Stone County Connection Stone County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center October 2014 In ThIs Issue p2 Resident/Employee of the Month p4 We re Listening p5 From the Desk of the Director of Nursing p6 Providers/Staff p7 Recipes and Birthdays p8 September Review ConTaCT us 1436 East Central Ave. Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone: 601.928.1889 Fax: 601.928.2335 Provider spotlight: Renita Parker, DPm Dr. Renita Parker is our podiatrist at Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She has over eight years of experience as a podiatrist, specializing in foot and ankle care. Dr. Parker also practices right next door at Stone County Hospital and Clinic. She is a graduate of Temple University s School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. She received Renita Parker, DPM her post-doctorate training at the V.A. Maryland Healthcare Systems in Baltimore. We are so thankful for Dr. Parker s presence at our facility and love her wonderful personality! stoneconursing.com names To Know Medical Director David Northington, DO Administrator James Williams, LNHA Assistant Administrator Shelia Warren Director of Nursing Lisa Gregore, RN, BSN Admissions/Marketing Pam Mount Human Resources Coretta Carter-Herrien Unit Manager Consuela Lowe, LPN Unit Manager Sonya McBride, LPN Weekend Supervisor Amber Martin, RN Activities Director Amanda Ross Dietary Manager Emily Owens Medical Records Teresa Monroe, RN Maintenance Supervisor Mitchell Marshall scnrc Fall Carnival Please join us on Friday, Oct. 31, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., (outside, weather permitting) for our Fall Carnival. Come and enjoy hotdogs, chips, drinks and cotton candy, along with a variety of games and prizes! Don t forget to wear your costumes! Happy Halloween! national Breast Cancer awareness month Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be wearing pink in October! Will you? Join us on Friday, Oct. 24 by wearing pink to show your support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Page 2 The Stone Villager County Connection october holidays Oct. 6 Child Health Day Oct. 6-10 Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 6-12 Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week Oct. 13 Columbus Day Oct. 13 Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day Oct. 13-17 National Health Education Week Oct. 19-25 International Infection Prevention Week Oct. 19-25 Respiratory Care Week Oct. 23-31 Red Ribbon Week Oct. 29 World Psoriasis Day Oct. 31 Halloween Eye Injury Prevention Month Health Literacy Month National Breast Cancer Awareness Month National Physical Therapy Month Resident of the month And the winner is Mrs. Joyce Carter! Mrs. Carter is 72 years old and was born in Henderson, Ky. She has been married to her beloved husband for 54 years. She has three children: two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Carter worked with accounts at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport for 24 years. Her hobbies include reading mystery books, crocheting, playing games on her ipad and spending time with her family and two dogs, Sassy and Charlie. We are so glad to have Mrs. Carter with us. She always has a smile on her face and is such a kind person. Congratulations, Mrs. Carter! You deserve it! Resident Joyce Carter employee of the month Coretta Carter-Herrien, Human Resources And the winner is... Coretta Carter-Herrien, Human Resources! Congratulations, Coretta! For the entire month of October, you will reign as the employee of the month. Along with that title, you have earned privileges to your own parking spot and a $50 gift card to Cracker Barrel. Coretta is originally from Lucedale, Miss., but has lived in Wiggins for the past 20 years. She has been a faithful employee of SCNRC for eight years, working as an administrative assistant, human resources director, payroll director and receptionist. She also has worked with accounts payable and is obviously an asset to our facility! Coretta has been married to her husband Sammy Lee since 1995. She has three children: Sammie Shade, Sylvester Mario Shade and Samantha Herrien. In her free time, Coretta enjoys shopping, spending time with family and fishing. Congratulations, Coretta! Keep up the good work!
December October 2014 2013 Family Council meeting Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center would like to remind you that a Family Council Meeting will typically be held on the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Should this day fall on a holiday, please contact the facility for alternative dates. Our next meeting will be held Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. Light snacks will be provided. For more information, please contact Amanda Ross at 601.928.1889. We hope to see you there! Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 package McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix 1 can (14½ oz.) dice tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15-16 oz.) kidney beans, undrained Recipe of the Month from resident Lela Creel McCormick Chili Directions: 1. Brown meat in large skillet on medium to high heat. Drain fat. 2. Stir in seasoning mix, tomatoes and beans. Bring to boil. 3. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired. Page 7
The Stone Villager County Connection our Providers David Northington, DO Medical Director Kevin O Hea, MD Family Medicine Charles Harris, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist Renita Parker, DPM Podiatrist Paulette Dawkins, CFNP Nurse Practitioner Brad Massey, ANP Nurse Practitioner our staff James Williams, LNHA Administrator Sheila Warren Assistant Administrator Lisa Gregore, RN, BSN Director of Nursing Coretta Carter-Herrien Receptionist/Human Resources Pam Mount Social Services Director/ Admissions/Marketing Consuela Lowe, LPN Unit Manager Sonya McBride, LPN Unit Manager Amber Martin, RN Weekend Supervisor Tammy Kennedy, RN Care Plan Coordinator Callie Braswell, LPN MDS Nurse Teresa Monroe, RN Medical Records Amanda Ross Activities Director Emily Owens Dietary Manager Mitchell Marshall Maintenance/Housekeeping Supervisor
The Villager December October 2014 2013 Woodland Village Nursing Center Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 830 a.m. Sunday School/Bro. David Perry 9 a.m. Sorting My Things 10:30 a.m. Buzz Word 1 p.m. Football Squares 2:30 p.m. Devotion/ Music: Big Level Baptist Church 3 p.m. Dominoes Snack Time at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Beauty Shop on Thursdays at 1 p.m. All activities are subject to change. 6 10:30 a.m. What s Cooking?: Caramel Apples 1 p.m. Farm Trivia 2:30 p.m. Oldies Records 6 p.m. Monday Night Football 7 10:30 a.m. Art: Decorating Food Collection Box 1 p.m. True and False 2:30 p.m. Crazy Eights 3 p.m. Barefoot Bocce 6 p.m. Checkers 1 10:30 a.m. Balloon Around World 2:30 p.m. Aroma Therapy 3 p.m. Kickball 8 10:30 a.m. Art: Bats and Pumpkins 2:30 p.m. 40s Trivia, Victory Gardens 3 p.m. Bullseye Hula Hoop 2 10:30 a.m. Slap Jack 1 p.m. Football on the Wall 2 p.m. Candy Corn Social 2:30 p.m. Movie Beethoven s 2nd 9 10:30 a.m. Art: Stenciling 1 p.m. Dominoes 2 p.m. Popcorn Social 2:30 p.m. Movie Uptown Girl 3 10:30 a.m. Penny Pat and Jack Singing 1 p.m. Word Search 2:30 p.m. Warm Cider 6 p.m. News 10 10:30 a.m. Spelling Bee 1 p.m. Scrabble 2:30 p.m. Flavored Tea 6:00 p.m. News 4 10:30 a.m. Hangman 1 p.m. Art/Nail Day 2:30 p.m. Seated Soccer 6 p.m. Table Games 11 10:30 a.m. Olympics Practice 1 p.m. Art/Nail Day 2:30 p.m. Jigsaw Puzzle 3 p.m. Basketball 6 p.m. Table Games Child Health Day Mental Illness Awareness Week begins Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week begins 13 10:30 a.m. Recipe Time 1 p.m. Connect Four 2:30 p.m. Lotto Game 6 p.m. Monday Night Football 12 8:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Trivia 9 a.m. Sorting My Things 10:30 a.m. Prayer Chain 1 p.m. Checkers 2:30 p.m. Landmark Baptist Church 3 p.m. Dominoes Columbus Day Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day National Health Education Week begins 14 10:30 a.m. Art: Wax Paper 1 p.m. Guessing Game 2:30 p.m. Flashlight Game 3 p.m. Toss Across 6 p.m. Checkers 15 10:30 a.m. Balloon Around World 2:30 p.m. Aroma Therapy 3 p.m. Kickball 16 10:30 a.m. Slap Jack 1 p.m. Football on the Wall 2 p.m. Orange Social 2:30 p.m. Movie Titans 17 10:30 a.m. Penny Pat and Jack Singing 1 p.m. Word Search 2:30 p.m. Warm Tea 6 p.m. News 18 10:30 a.m. Hangman 1 p.m. Art/Nail Day 2:30 p.m. Seated Soccer 3 p.m. Bowling 6 p.m. Table Games 19 8:30 a.m. Sunday School/The Upper Room 9 a.m. Sorting My Things 10:30 a.m. Buzz Word 1 p.m. Coupon Clippers 2:30 p.m. United Methodist Church 3 p.m. Dominoes 20 10:30 a.m. What s Cooking?: Candy Apples 1 p.m. Farm Trivia 2 p.m. Residents Birthday Party 6 p.m. Monday Night Football Residents Birthday Party 21 10:30 a.m. Footsie Pop 1 p.m. True and False 2:30 p.m. Crazy Eights 3 p.m. Barefoot Bocce 6 p.m. Checkers 22 10:30 a.m. Bagging Candy 2:30 p.m. 40s Trivia, Women and War 3 p.m. Bullseye Hula Hoop 23 10:30 a.m. Art: Stenciling 1 p.m. Dominoes 2 p.m. Apple Social 2:30 p.m. Movie Out to Sea Resident Meal Choice Red Ribbon Week begins 24 8:30 a.m. Exercise 9 a.m. Current Event 10:30 a.m. Spelling Bee 1 p.m. Scrabble 2:30 p.m. Warm Cider 3 p.m. Super Bingo 6 p.m. News 25 10:30 a.m. Olympics Practice 1 p.m. Art/Nail Day 2:30 p.m. Jigsaw Puzzle 3 p.m. Basketball 6 p.m. Table Games International Infection Prevention Week begins Respiratory Care Week begins 26 8::30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Quotes 9 a.m. Sorting My Things 10:30 a.m. Prayer Chain 1 p.m. Checkers 2:30 p.m. Unity Baptist Church 3 p.m. Dominoes 27 10:30 a.m. Recipe Time 1 p.m. Connect Four 2:30 p.m. Lotto Game 6 p.m. Monday Night Football 28 10:30 a.m. Art: Wax Paper 1 p.m. Guessing Game 2:30 p.m. Flashlight Game 3 p.m. Toss Across 6 p.m. Checkers 29 10:45 a.m. Balloon Around World 2:30 p.m. Aroma Therapy 3 p.m. Kickball 30 10:30 a.m. Slap Jack 1 p.m. Football on the Wall 2 p.m. Cookie Social 2:30 p.m. Movie The Three Stooges 31 10:30 a.m. Pumpkins 1 p.m. Decorating 2:30 p.m. Fall Carnival 6 p.m. News World Psoriasis Day Halloween
The Stone Villager County Connection Shelia Warren Assistant Administrator Many times we come across spouses who are caregivers in the home. They take on the responsibility of caring for their loved ones, sacrificing other activities they enjoy such as babysitting their grandchildren, being active in their churches and different organizations, or just going out to lunch with a friend. This lifestyle change can weigh heavily on spousal caregivers, physically, mentally and emotionally. Here are some ways you can help friends or family members who have taken on the role as spousal caregivers: 1. Be positive. Encourage them and keep them motivated. Urge them to seek counseling or join a support group if they re feeling overwhelmed. 2. Help them deal with their feelings. Nothing will be the same after their spouse s chronic illness or death, but dwelling on it and blaming themselves are toxic behaviors that only hurt caregivers. Talk with and listen to them in their time of need or suggest professional counseling. 3. Help them to get help. Nursing facilities, doctors, nurses, therapists, counselors and religious leaders are always available to help spousal caregivers. Nursing homes often offer respite care, or short-term accommodations, for loved ones. This allows spousal caregivers time to regroup and maintain their physical, mental and emotional health. 4. Let them know they aren t alone. By listening, supporting and just being there for spousal caregivers, you make a positive, encouraging difference in their lives. For more information on spousal care giving, please visit www.wellspouse.org. Have a happy month of October! Shelia Warren Assistant Administrator a Letter from the assistant administrator supporting spousal Caregivers We are committed as a facility to understanding our patients experiences and identifying ways to continually improve. We have partnered with the National Research Corporation, a survey expert, to administer new patient surveys. Shortly after your visit here, you may receive a questionnaire asking about your patient experience. Please honestly answer the questions and return the completed form. We need to hear from you in order to improve our quality of care. This is just another way that we re listening to you, our valued patients. Page 4
October 2014 Lisa Gregore, RN, BSN If you re concerned about breast cancer, you may be wondering if there are steps you can take toward breast cancer prevention. Some risk factors such as family history can t be changed. However, there are lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk. LIFESTyLE CHANGES Lifestyle changes have been shown in studies to decrease breast cancer risk even in high-risk women. The following are steps you can take to lower your risk: Limit alcohol use. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer. If you choose to drink alcohol including beer, wine or liquor limit yourself to no more than one drink per day. Don t smoke. Accumulating evidence suggests a link between smoking and breast cancer risk, particularly in premenopausal women. In addition, not smoking is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Control your weight and stay physically active. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of breast cancer. This is From the Desk of the Director of nursing: Recognizing and Preventing Breast Cancer This month, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is going pink as a part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. and leading cause of cancer death among women of all races. especially true if obesity occurs later in life, particularly after menopause. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, plus strength training at least twice a week. Breast-feed. Breast-feeding may play a role in breast cancer prevention. The longer you breast-feed, the greater the protective effect. Limit dose and duration of hormone therapy. Combination hormone therapy for more than three to five years increases the risk of breast cancer. Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. Medical imaging methods such as computerized tomography use high doses of radiation, which have been linked to breast cancer risk. Reduce your exposure by having tests done only when absolutely necessary. PREvENTION PLANS Women age 20 and up should have breast cancer prevention plans in place involving routine breast self-exams, clinical breast exams and mammograms. Beginning in their 20s, women should perform monthly breast self-exams and report any changes to their health care professional promptly. Women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam performed by a health care professional every three years. Women age 40 and older should have annual mammograms and clinical breast exams. Women with a family history of breast cancer should consider starting mammography at a younger age and additional tests such as breast MRI or ultrasound. You should also consider having more frequent exams. So wear pink this month with Stone County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as we spread the word about breast cancer. For more information on breast cancer symptoms and prevention, visit www.mayoclinic.org. Page 5
1436 East Central Ave. Wiggins, MS 39577 601.928.1889 www.stoneconursing.com Announcements & September Review stone County Fair Grandparents Day Review Our patchwork umbrella won first place at the Stone County Fair! Pictured from left to right are residents Dorothy McDaniel, Leona Price and Ella Grant. Page 8 Food Donations Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items for our local food pantry to donate this Thanksgiving. Items may be donated from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Nov. 20. The collection box will be located in the front lobby. Thank you for your generosity! healthcare Foodservice workers week: oct. 6 through oct. 12 The Dietary staff at SCNRC does an excellent job at cooking and serving our residents meals. They are greatly appreciated, and we will honor them with an appreciation luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. Resident Clarender Nix s family visited for Grandparents Day and had fun playing bingo! Front row: Resident Clarender Nix; Middle row (left to right): Great-great-grandsons Reggional and Joathan Nix; Back row (left to right): daughter-in-law Dottie Nix, granddaughter Lela Powell, granddaughter Larris Arrington Perry and son-in-law Ronald Perry Fall Decorating Residents Royaleen Robinson (right) and Cherie Breland (left) preparing for the fall season