Birmingham Green Family Newsletter

8605 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20110 ~ www.birminghamgreen.org

Summer 2018 “Our mission is to provide a continuum of exceptional long-term care for adults, primarily those with limited resources.”

Greetings Residents, Families and Friends, As we approach the Fall season, we look back on the life enrichment experiences provided on the Birmingham Green Campus and think about what lies ahead. Life enrichment experiences enable our residents to live fully with a sense of purpose and meaning. Last month an estimated 80 plus residents and over 15 team members (staff) joined in a life enrichment event that encourages empowerment and resident choice. The event challenged us as team members to have fun and serve outside of our typical roles by modeling, serving and engaging our residents. This event allowed us to collaborate as a campus to educate and to fulfill our mission to provide exceptional and meaningful life experiences for our residents. The campus wide engagement and support exemplifies our values. There are multiple enrichment activities, including education (learning is continuous) conducted with our residents by medical staff, interns, volunteers and team members that include music, art, gardening and talk therapy. There are also enrichment events that have been initiated and conducted by our residents which recently have included a duo performance of piano playing and singing by Willow Oaks residents Gerry Ogle and Henrietta Kendall, and a talent performance with over 5 residents exhibiting their musical, theatrical, dance and comedy skills. Be on the lookout for an upcoming, “BG Who’s Got Talent Show”! Birmingham Green recently welcomed our new Learning & Development Manager, Debra Campbell, MSN to the Staff Development team and we will have a Life Enrichment Director joining our team in early Fall. Both of these positions will have a vital role on our campus. We look forward to their contributions that will enhance the services and programs that are offered to our team members, residents and families. As we approach the Fall season, we think of Influenza (Flu) season and would like to remind you that per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Healthy People 2020 Initiative, the flu vaccination is vital for adults 65 years and older, because this age group is one of the most susceptible (along with children and pregnant women). In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 54 to 70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations occur in those 65 years and older and 71 to 85 percent of flu-related deaths occur in the same age group. Why? Unfortunately, it is because the immune system weakens with age. Vaccination is vital for adults 65 years and older, because this age group is one of the most susceptible, along with children and pregnant women. The good news is that the CDC’s recent studies show that the vaccination reduces the risk of catching the flu by 40 to 60 percent. If you would like more information please contact Lynn Ebert, BG’s ADON/Infection Control Specialist at 703-257-3498. “The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn.” ~ Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming Family Event or during your next visit! Denise Chadwick Wright Chief Executive Officer

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Inside This Issue

CEO Message..….…...1

Around Campus…..2-3

Activities…….………....4

Volunteers/Interns…5

Staff Directory……..…6

Ms. Chadwick Wright at

the Looking at You Event

“A person carries off the hat. Hats are about emotion. It is all about how it makes you feel.” ~ Philip Treacy

Campus Art Exhibit

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Willow Oaks welcomed Lutricia Lewis Quarles, the Founder of the Looking at You Program which focuses on empowerment and choice. We had a large resident turnout for the event. Residents chose from a variety of teas and selected from chocolate covered strawberries, scones and gourmet cookies all while learning about the history of hats. While Ms. Jordan Gilliard performed a vocal solo and delighted the audience with her amazing talent, the big hit was the Hat Show! Birmingham Green team members showcased a variety of hats for men and women much to the delight of the crowd. The event concluded with a big finale parade of hats, closing remarks from our CEO and Administrators along with a poem read by Willow Oaks resident Gerry Ogle. We hope Ms. Lewis Quarles will visit us again soon!

Congratulations to Ms.

Mariama Jalloh, recipient

of a 2018 Regier Nursing

Scholarship from VHCA-

VCAL. The scholarships

are awarded to individuals

who are committed to

providing the highest level

of care and compassion to

long term care residents in

Virginia.

Around Campus

Front: Clementine Clark, Mary Weadon, Alberta Hoard

Back: John Gall, Audrey Wilson, Norma Felter, Laura Crocket

Hat Model

Carlos Carabantes

Birmingham Green is pleased to announce the promotion of Hwan Yi to the position of Administrator at Willow Oaks, effective August 27, 2018. After a very competitive process, two panels selected Mr. Yi as the top candidate. Mr. Yi joined Birmingham Green in October 2014 as an Assistant Administrator at the Skilled Nursing Home. Prior to coming to Birmingham Green he held positions as an Executive Director, an Assisted Liv-ing Administrator, a Program Director of an All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Northern Virginia and a Social Worker. Please join us in congratulating Hwan on his new role!

The residents participated in an Art Exhibit Show during National Nursing Home Week in May. The Art Show was a collaboration of art work from residents and staff. The show included a combination of creative to abstract art from the District Home, Willow Oaks and the Nursing Home residents.

Gerry Ogle

What is Zika virus infection? Zika virus infection is a viral disease spread to people through bites of infected mosquitoes. Zika virus is transmitted primarily by the Yellow fever mosquito.

Who gets Zika virus infection? Anyone traveling to an area where Zika virus is found can become infected. Infections have been reported in travelers returning to the U.S. from affected areas.

What are the symptoms? About 80% of people infected do not become sick. For the 20% who do become sick, the most common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild and the symptoms typically last several days to a week.

How is Zika virus spread? Zika virus is mainly spread in a person‐to‐mosquito‐to‐person cycle. An infected mosquito bites a person. CDC continues to emphasize that the primary mode of Zika virus transmission is through the bite of an infected mosquito. There is still more to be learned regarding sexual contact as a mode of transmission for Zika. What is the treatment for Zika? There is no specific treatment for Zika virus infection. Healthcare providers primarily provide supportive care to relieve symptoms. Infected people should also stay indoors or wear protective clothing and mosquito repellent. If you have symptoms and have been to an affected area contact your physician.

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Beginning next quarter, the Family Newsletter will be distributed via email

only. Please ensure that our Admissions Office has an accurate email

address so that you do not miss an issue. A digital copy will also be

available on our website. Paper copies will be limited but can be found at the

Reception desks.

NH Admissions: 703-257-6206

AL Admissions: 703-257-6285

What may be a normal everyday activity of sharing photos, videos and posts on social media, may actually result in a violation of Resident Rights. A resident may feel that their dignity and/or privacy was violated after a photo was shared on social media without their consent. It is the policy of Birmingham Green to protect Resident Rights. One way we do so is by obtaining written consent from a resident or family member for the sharing of photographs in newsletters, social media or campus events. Please help us manage electronic communication and social media by ensuring that other residents are not in the photos that you share of your loved one.

Around Campus

Nutrition education and food all rolled into a cooking group at The District Home. Our Dietitian, Cheryl Knight, continues the activity started by social work interns. We meet twice a month and while we prepare our recipe, we learn about the featured foods: their history, names, nutrient content and health benefits. We’ve made fruit smoothies, strawberry pie, Chinese Lo Mein using a real wok from China and chop sticks, Vietnamese summer rolls and many more.

Pictured: Dietitian Cheryl Knight with Mike and Yenealem

Birmingham Green has

cared for low-income

elderly and disabled

residents for more than 90

years.

The Birmingham Green

Foundation was

established as an integral

part of the initiative to

raise funds and provide

support for special projects

and programs. Their

mission is to provide long-

term care for elders and

disabled residents of

Northern Virginia who

have exhausted their

personal resources.

Your donation to the

Birmingham Green

Foundation is an

investment in the health of

our community today and

tomorrow.

Please visit our website: www.birminghamgreen.org

~ We appreciate your

generous support~

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Upcoming Activities

September:

11 Happy Hoofers

15 Howard Ministry Church Concert

18 Shriners Band

October:

23 Shriners Band

25 Old Time Way Gospel

31 Halloween Party

The District Home residents celebrated summer with an ice cream social. Everyone enjoyed a nice treat during the warm weather. There was a variety of ice cream to choose from and an abundance of yummy toppings.

Upcoming Fall Activities: National Assisted Living Week ~ September 9-15 Art Class Cooking Class Halloween Party Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Luncheon

Carole Higginbotham

& Renae Shandel Ruby Kirkaldy

Please call the 703-257-6244

for the full calendar of events

Please call the 703-257-6285

for the full calendar of events

Activities

November:

10 Veterans Day Celebration

15 Jewelry Show

17 Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving

December:

11 Happy Hoofers

13 Holiday Party

18 Shriners Band Holiday Concert

31 New Year’s Eve Party

Residents Laura Crocket and Carrie

Mitchell show off the beautiful

flowers they helped plant with the

Centennial Garden Club.

“To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. ~ Voltaire

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Our partnership with Lyric’s Garden is a huge success!

Seven year old Lyric Lucas was just 5 when she began her mission to feed

those in need of fresh fruits and vegetables. To accomplish her goal, she hosts

pop-up gardens throughout Northern Virginia. This spring she chose

Birmingham Green as a garden site. The grand opening ribbon cutting

ceremony was held on July 13 when Lyric opened the garden to staff and

residents. There were over 40 people in attendance including residents, staff,

guests and volunteers. Our residents truly enjoyed being able to go in to the

garden and help with the harvesting. They also assisted in bagging vegetables

to give to the community.

Nina Rhys: Nina is pursuing a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) at

Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked in the health care field

for over 25 years and decided that becoming a social worker/advocate was the

ideal way for her to be of service to elders. She loves working with elders as

they have so many wonderful stories and experiences to share. Nina will be

working at the District Home until she graduates in May at which time she will

return to Seattle to find work there.

Katrina Backus: Katrina is working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Social

Work. She hopes to graduate from George Mason University in a year then

continue on to obtain a Master’s degree. Her favorite activities are reading,

traveling and white water rafting. She is looking forward to working with the

residents!

Caitlin Stauffer: Caitlin is a graduate student at George Mason University,

concentrating in Social Work for the aging population. After graduation she

hopes to work closely with elders before pursuing a Doctorate degree in

neurology, focusing on the anatomy of brains diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In

her spare time Caitlin is a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Prince William

County. She also loves to spoil her dog Wyatt.

Volunteers/Interns

District Home residents

Yenealem, Enatnesh,

Mike and Bao and

Willow Oaks resident

Beverly Johnson had a

great time harvesting

the produce from

Lyric’s Garden.

In an effort to better serve you as families and friends, we welcome your input on topics of interest and the best day and time to schedule family events. We recently held 2 Family Nights over the past 6 months. Both were educational sessions; The first session focused on emergency preparedness and the most recent event showed a movie titled Being Mortal, with a discussion afterwards hosted by Capital Caring Hospice. Please call Aaron Rebuck at 703-257-6285 with your input/suggestions.

Pictured: Lyric Lucas (R)

and friend

Main Number: 703-257-0935 Fax Number: 703-257-6242

Caring for nursing home and assisted living

residents requires a range of staff expertise.

The following is a list of personnel

dedicated to your loved one’s care.

BIRMINGHAM GREEN HEALTH CARE CENTER Administrator Pamela Clark, BSW, LNHA ~ Ext. 6243 Assistant Administrator ~ Ext. 6209 Director, Activities - Nursing Home Geneva Bagby, BS, ADC ~ Ext. 6244 Director, Food Services Robert Wagner, CDM, CFPP, LNHA ~ Ext. 6228 Registered Dietitian - Nursing Home Jennie Merritt, RD ~ Ext. 6227 Registered Dietitian - Assisted Living Cheryl Knight, MS, RD ~ 571-259-0458 Nursing: Director of Nursing Sibyl Goodwin, BSN, RN ~ Ext. 6220 Assistant Director of Nursing ~ Ext. 6261 Nurse Manager, Cardinal Heights Amanda Partlow, LPN ~ Ext. 6207 Nurse Manager, Garden Hill Andrea Lewis ~ Ext. 6218 Nurse Manager, Cherry Blossom Estates Connie Burelle, RN ~ Ext. 6225 Infection Control/ADON Lynn Ebert, RN ~ Ext. 3498 Rehab Therapy Kanika DeSandies, PTA ~ Ext. 6258 Director, Social Work - Nursing Home Holly Borrero, CDP, LSW, LNHA ~ Ext. 6229 Social Worker/Case Manager Fran Quintana, MSW ~ Ext. 6215 Social Worker/Case Manager Emma Sausville, MGS, MSW ~ Ext. 3493 Admissions Coordinator Jeanie Carver ~ Ext. 6206 Admissions Nurse Liaison Constance Moore, RN, ACM ~ Ext. 6282 Manager, Volunteers Andre Porter ~ Ext. 6252 Director, Facilities John May ~ Ext. 6273 Director, Environmental Services Julio Mogollon ~ Ext. 6249 WILLOW OAKS Assisted Living Administrator Hwan Yi, MSW, MA, LNHA ~ Ext. 6253 Director of Nursing - Assisted Living Kumba Sarr, RN ~ Ext. 6219 Activities Supervisor - Assisted Living ~ Ext. 6224 Director, Social Work - Assisted Living Danielle Leftridge, MSW, CCM ~ Ext. 6265 Social Worker - Assisted Living Clarice Morris ~ Ext. 6248 Nurse Manager Mildred Adjaidoo, LPN ~ 571-244-0467 DISTRICT HOME Assisted Living Administrator Joan Thomas, CCO, LCSW, FACHE, MBA, CMC, LNHA ~ Ext. 6226 Assistant Administrator Tracy Maynard, ALFA, BS, CMC, ADC ~ Ext. 6254 Nurse Manager Michelle Short-Pack, LPN ~ Ext. 6294 Activities Aide/Marketing Liaison Aaron Rebuck, BS, LNHA EXECUTIVE OFFICE Chief Executive Officer Denise Chadwick Wright ~ Ext. 6240 SVP, Development & Community Relations Thomas Dodson, BS ~ Ext. 6237 Chief Clinical Officer Joan Thomas, LCSW, FACHE, MBA, CMC, LNHA

~ Ext. 6226 Chief Financial Officer Wayne Moyer, CPA, MBA ~ Ext. 6213 Executive Office Manager Adele Tatro, BS ~ Ext. 6241 Director, Information Resources Myles Nienstadt, MA, MIA, LNHA ~ Ext. 6233 Director, Human Resources Alice Decker, BS ~ Ext. 6210

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