november-2015

November 2015
IN THIS ISSUE:
Brittney’s Corner
Resident Birthdays
Star of the Month
Upcoming Events
In Memory Of
Pocket Full of Poems
Brittney’s Corner
Activities Fun
Resident Spotlight
What’s Cooking?
Meet Our Staff
Happy November,
I can’t believe that it is November! Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know
it (at the time I’m writing this there are only 8 Friday’s until Christmas….not that anyone is
counting!) I want to update you on the progress of our DOIT teams that have been working
on the various areas you identified during our satisfaction surveys. Our communication team
has been working hard on ways to improve communication around the center and have
recently began implementing walking rounds with our CNA’s. We feel this is a great idea and
has really helped the communication flow between staff! Our orientation team has been hard
at work on developing ways to improve our orientation here and we will be working on
implementing and rolling some of their ideas out here soon! We have also had our laundry
team and resident grooming team working up several ideas that they are looking to pilot
here soon.
I hope to see all of you here at the center over the next few months enjoying all of the fun
festivities that the Holiday Season brings. We look forward to celebrating this time of year
with you! As always feel free to stop by my office with any questions or just to say hello!
Brittney
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Time For Flu Shots
Now is the time to get your flu shot -- and this vaccine is expected to be more effective than last season's. Flu season is that
time of year when more of your co-workers call in sick and more of your children stay home from school; it starts in
October and typically runs through May.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doesn't generally start to keep a running count of the new season's cases
until the end of the month, but doctors advise getting the shot now because it takes about two weeks for the body to build
up immunity against the virus. And yes, you do need a flu shot every year, as every season's flu virus is a little different.
While the flu and the aches, pains, fever, chills and coughing that come with it can be manageable for some, it can also be
deadly.
Last flu season, 146 children lost their lives to the illness. On average, 20,000 children annually are hospitalized with the
flu. Adult deaths are not tracked, but studies estimate there are anywhere between 3,000 to 49,000 people who die from
the flu in any given season. The flu can be particularly difficult for the elderly to handle, and it can pose a real challenge to
adults who have underlying chronic health conditions such as asthma. Last year was a pretty bad flu season because the
H3N2 strain was the predominant strain, according to Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine who works
at Vanderbilt University's Department of Medicine.
Our crystal balls are a little cloudy at this point this year, but the H3N2 virus should be the dominant strain this year,
"Schaffner said. "While it tends to produce more influenza symptoms, and that's the bad news, the good news is now the
vaccine has been modified and it does include H3N2 strain, so it ought to be more on target with the dominant strain of the
virus this year."
Last year, when the virus mutated, the vaccine was only about 19% effective. But even some protection is better than no
protection, Schaffner said. This season's vaccine also includes influenza B components. It was those two strains that most
often made people sick last year, even those who had been vaccinated. If you do happen to get the flu, go to the doctor
immediately and ask for an antiviral medicine such as Tamiflu. The drug can reduce the number of days you're sick and can
ease your symptoms. Last year, CDC officials found many doctors do not prescribe the drug, so you may have to ask for it.
"Don't wait," Schaffner said. "Some rather elegant studies have shown it is more effective the earlier you take them and you
become less infectious to others."
Polly Hodge
Cosby Horton
Robert Nicholson
Virginia Owens
Johnie Price
Evelyn Weaver
Hazel Yeatts
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October 2015 Shining Star – Alli Crouse
Vickie Porter, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing; Alli Crouse, CNA (Shining Star); Brittney Bright,
Administrator
Alli Crouse, CNA, is the Radford Health & Rehab Center Shining Star for October 2015. She has
worked at the Center since December 2014. She is a dedicated and compassionate employee who
enjoys the patients/residents and the great team environment. She is a resident of Christiansburg.
November 1st – Month long Food Drive to support Radford Food Pantry
Drop off food donations at Radford Health and Rehab
November 11th – Health Talks: 11:30a - Southern Care Hospice
Discussing the importance of advance directives
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Clyde Castleberry
Mary Wright
Pocket Full of Poems
Brought to you by Radford Health & Rehab residents & staff
November is Here!
By: Sylvia Norwood, Lucy Shepherd, Bentley Clark, & Bobby Simpson
Go rush to the stores Black Friday is here.
It’s getting close for time to hunt some deer.
Vases of fall flowers for Thanksgiving is near.
Everyone is laughing and spreading good cheer.
Turkey Day is Fun, Fun, Fun.
Hardy helping of turkey and plums.
All day football, run, run, run.
New Years is close, the year is almost done.
Kids still have days they can play in the sun.
So kick back and relax, NOVEMBER is FUN!
We provide peace of mind to those we care for:
Our patients, residents, families and staff.
Our goal is to provide excellence in service and hospitality.
We offer:
Short – Term Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing Care
Licensed Professional Staff
We use physical, occupational, and speech therapies to regain prior level of
function. Our staff works as a team to provide goals and approaches to help
you return to your highest level of independence.
Call us for a tour!
700 Randolph Street
Radford, Virginia 24141
(540) 633-6533
ACTIVITIES
FUN
November Resident Spotlight - James “Jim” Todd
James was born October 21, 1915, in
Astoria, Illinois. When he was of age, he joined the
U.S. Marines and served in World War II. He has
lived in all parts of the United States. When
James retired from the Marines, he worked for
Hercules, a contracted company for Radford Army
Ammunition Plant.
James and the love of his life, Emby, were
married for 60 years. Together they had 2
children, Stephen and Libby. He also has 3
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He is a member of Radford VFW and loves
gardening. He has been a resident here since 2010.
He enjoys playing bingo and helping with other
activities.
James just celebrated his 100th birthday.
We enjoy having him here at Radford Health and
Rehab.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
Total Time: 3 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 3 hr
Yield: 1 turkey
Level: Easy
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Pull the neck and giblets out of the cavity; ditch the liver and save
the rest of the giblets for gravy. Dry the turkey with paper towels, then season inside and out with salt
and pepper. Fill the turkey with aromatics like chopped onions, carrots, apples and herbs, then
place breast-side up in a roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Tent with foil and roast for 2
hours (for a 10- to 12-pound turkey; add an extra 15 minutes per pound for larger birds). Remove the
foil, baste with more melted butter and crank the oven to 425 degrees F. Roast for another hour or
until the meat at the thigh registers 165 degrees F. Let rest while you make the gravy.
Administration
Admissions
Administrator, Brittney Bright, LNHA
Director of Admissions/Marketing, Barbara Via
Human Resources, Diane Reynolds
Admissions Coordinator, Katrina Finley
Business Office
Dining Services
Business Office Manager, Ginger Cocus
Dietary Manager, Shannon Davis, CDM, CFPP
MDS
Medical Services
MDS Coordinators
Medical Director, Dr. William Ward
Pam Smith & Debra Eanes
Physician's Assistant, Faye Lyons
Physician's Assistant, Lee Thompson
Nursing
Director of Nursing, Becky Underwood, RN,
MSN
Assist. Director of Nursing, Vickie Porter, RN
Nurse Managers
Lisa Smith, RN (Dogwood)
Amanda Dalton, RN (Magnolia)
Social Services
Director of Social Services
Jill Phillips & Mary Beth Boitnott
Recreation, Activities
& Volunteers
Director of Activities, Casey Petty
Activities Assistant, Sandra Ratcliffe
Evening Nurse Supervisors, Janet Compton
Jeff Harless, Tina Wilson, Traci Miller
Weekend Nurse Supervisor, Sylvia Bond
Facilities
Housekeeping Director, John Radford
Wound Care Nurse, Nikki Martin, RN, BSN,
WCC
Maintenance Director, Keith Phillips