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The VillagerWoodland Village Nursing Center

5427 Gex RoadDiamondhead, MS 39525

228.255.4832www.woodlandvillagems.com

Announcements & November Review

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In ThIs Issuep2 Resident/Employee of the Monthp4 A Letter from the Administratorp5 From the Desk of the Director of Nursingp6 Providers/Staffp7 Recipes and Birthdaysp8 Announcements

& Review

ConTaCT us5427 Gex RoadDiamondhead, MS 39525Phone: 228.255.4832Fax: 228.255.4833woodlandvillagems.com

names To KnowMedical Director David Northington, DO Internal MedicineAdministrator Holly Ford, LNHADirector of Nursing Lindsey Gee, RNQuality Assurance Director Stefanie Warren, RNHuman Resources Shelley RelanAdministrative Assistant Sharon Stiger Admissions & Marketing Coordinator Pete GonzalesSocial Services Director Lacie Garber, LSWStaff Development Director Ken Carver, LPNMDS Office Director Danielle Rose, RNUnit Manager TiffanyDenk,RNUnit Manager Claudia LeBlanc, LPNMedical Records Director Brittany Martin, CNAWound Care Coordinator Bentley Pannell, RNCentral Supply/Transportation Coordinator Charra Carver, CNAActivities Director June Griggs, CTRSDietary Supervisor Steven SeeHousekeeping/Laundry Supervisor Dan MitchellMaintenance Director Richard Thomas

health Fair

Pictured from left to right: Lindsey Gee, Tammy Garber, Shelley Relan and Holly Ford

welcome aboard!Rachel Alcantar, LPN

Lillian Lizana, RNJessica Montiforte, LPN

Elizabeth Norris, Activity AideShaterra Paschall, Laundry Aide

Matthew Rawls, Activity AideRachel Rhodes, LPN

wVnC Christmas Festivities Family members are welcomed to attend our Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. until noon. Please send Christmas presents prior to this date in order for Santa to deliver them the day of the party! At noon, we will host our Family Council Meeting with Santa as the guest speaker.

Date Time EventJanuary 18 10:30 a.m. MLK Parade 2:30 p.m. MLK CommemorationJanuary 27 2:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Ball 3:30 p.m. Unveiling of Mardi Gras Court

a Look ahead

Pictured from left to right: Foster Holden, Martha Abbrecht, Lacie Garber, Liz Norris and Martin Blanchard

Picturedfromlefttoright:(firstrow)RuthRhodes(secondrow)BettyNecaise,FosterHolden;(thirdrow)IdaHolden;(fourthrow)LonnieRay,MorrisJones,ClaraTrest;(fifthrow)KelvinWalker,EssieBadon, Martha Poole, Jimmie Westbrook, Junius Braud;(standing)AshlynWilliamsandJuneGriggs

Family Thanksgiving Feast

Pictured from left to right: Thomas Rhodes, Ruth Rhodes, Bill Jenkins and Carolyn Rhodes

Veterans Day Parade

new Year’s eve Celebration Join us for our New Year’s Eve fun on Thursday, Dec. 31. The “Countdown to Noon” will be held in the large dining room with poppers and our scheduled lunch. Our New Year’s Eve Party will be held at 2 p.m., with Mike Woods performing in the activity room and Al Katz performing in the Alzheimer’s Unit. Finger foods will be served, along with beverages of choice. Don’t forget lots of dancing! Happy New Year!

December 2015

Pete “Pedro” Gonzales, a seasoned medical professional with over 15 years of experience in clinical evaluations, health assessments, and case management, is joining the Woodland Village team as Admissions and Marketing Coordinator. A licensed counselor with extensive experience in psychotherapy, Pedro brings expertise in the operations of inpatient and outpatient facilities that includes hospital and behavioral health facility settings. He helped formulate individual treatment plans for residents, addressed any mental health issues and maintained relationships with important

community health organizations. Pedro has a Masters of Science degree in Psychology Counseling and Industrial Organizational Psychology from William Carey University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and is a proud Army veteran. Welcome aboard, Pedro!

wVnC welcomes new admissions & marketing Coordinator

Pete Gonzales, Admissions & Marketing Coordinator

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December holidays

Recipe of the Monthfrom resident martha Poole

Fantasy FudgeThis recipe used to be found on the back of a well-known brand of marshmallow cream. Many were surprised when it was changed. This is the original! You may find that most packages of chocolate chips are 10 ounces now; Twelve ounces of chocolate chips is roughly two cups.

Family Council meeting To end 2015, Woodland Village Nursing Center will host our December Family Council Meeting at a new time. Our December meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at noon, with Santa as the guest speaker. Beginning in 2016, meetings will typically be held in the front lobby on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Should this day fall on a holiday, please contact the facility for alternative dates. For more information, please contact us at 228.255.4832. We hope to see you there!

Resident of the month And the winner is… Ida Holden! Ida grew up in Waveland with two brothers and one sister. She has been with WVNC for over a year. She has won the hearts of manywithheraffectionatenature,callingeveryone“myfriend”and“mama”andaskingstaff,familymembersandvisitorstotakeher picture. Ida loves to sing karaoke with performers and during religious services. She loves table games, coloring, shopping, dollsandstuffedtoys.Herbrotherlivesinthefacilitywithher,andIdaaffectionatelyhugshimandholdshishandeverytimethey’retogether. Ida is attentive to her roommate as well. Thank you for being such a good friend, Ida! Congratulations!

... and to our employees!... to our residents!Irene Roney 12/2Larry Tiblier 12/3Georgia Stampley 12/5Ann Dobson 12/8Joyce Hutson 12/9Kelvin Walker 12/11Paula Halpern 12/15Morris Jones 12/16

Rona Rouzan 12/6Denise McKay 12/8Kendra Wilkerson 12/9Keshia Stringfellow 12/10Roland Glass 12/13

Jamie Harper, Activity Aide

employee of the month And the winner is… Jamie Harper, Activity Aide! Jamie has been with the Activity Department for over a year and isarayofsunshinetotheresidentsandstaffofWVNC.Shehasnever called in sick and is capable of training new employees. She uses sound judgment, is well organized and is task-oriented. Jamie can transform a plain vase into a coveted centerpiece! Look for her in most newsletters wearing creative attire! Jamie continues to findnewactivitiesforallresidents,andshegenuinelycaresaboutour residents and takes their needs seriously with regard to their interests, capabilities and concerns. During her free time, she enjoys

Resident Ida Holden

■ Dec. 1 Eat a Red Apple Day■ Dec. 1 World Aids Day■ Dec. 6-12 National Handwashing Awareness Week■ Dec. 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day■ Dec. 7 National Cotton Candy Day■ Dec. 7-13 National Influenza Vaccination Week■ Dec. 7-14 Hanukkah■ Dec. 12 Poinsettia Day

■ Dec. 24 Christmas Eve■ Dec. 24 National Eggnog Day■ Dec. 25 Christmas■ Dec. 26-Jan. 1 Kwanzaa■ Dec. 27 National Fruitcake Day■ Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve

■ Bingo’s Birthday Month■ Safe Toys and Gifts Month

retail therapy, cooking and spending time with her family. Jamie is currently continuing her education, working toward a degree in therapy/rehabilitation. Thank you, Jamie, for shining so brightly for everyone to take notice of you! Congratulations!

Dorristeen Morris 12/18Elmira West 12/24Mary Shelby 12/25Willie Terry 12/25Clarissa Eberhart 12/26Janice Galle 12/27Alida Talley 12/28

Thelma Sno 12/13Martha Abbrecht 12/18Evelyn Murray 12/24Candace Pullom 12/28

• 3 C white sugar• ¾ C butter• q C evaporated milk• 12 oz./2 C semi-sweet chocolate chips• 7 oz. jar of marshmallow cream• 1 tsp. vanilla• 1 C chopped walnuts

Directions:1. Grease a 9” x 13” pan.2. Mix sugar, butter and evaporated milk in a large,

heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolvesugar.Bringmixturetoafullboilforfiveminutes, stirring constantly.

3. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and thoroughly combined. Beat in marshmallow cream, vanilla and walnuts.

4. Transfer fudge to prepared pan and let cool before cutting into squares.

5. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

The Villager December 2015

our Providers

our staff

Brittany Martin, LPNMedical Records Director

Steven SeeDietary Supervisor

Khaled Rikabi, MD, MBAInfectious Diseases

Anne Tucker, PMHNP-BCNurse Practitioner,Psychiatric Services

Bentley Pannell, RNWound Care Coordinator

David Northington, DOInternal MedicineMedical Director

Holly Ford, LNHAAdministrator

Lindsey Gee, RNDirector of Nursing

Danielle Rose, RNMDS Office Director

Ken Carver, LPNStaff DevelopmentDirector

Stefanie Warren, RNQuality Assurance Director

Tiffany Denk, RNUnit Manager

Pete GonzalesAdmissions & Marketing Coordinator

Gina Cancienne, RNCare Plan Nurse

Tammy Grice, LPNCare Plan Nurse

Claudia LeBlanc, LPNUnit Manager

Richard ThomasMaintenance Director

Charra Carver, CNACentral Supply/Transportation Coordinator

Lacie Garber, LSWSocial Services Director

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Holly Ford, LNHAAdministrator

Lindsey Gee, RN

a Letter from the administratorKeep Your Kids safe This Christmas: Tips for safe Toys & Gifts According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, hospital emergency rooms treat an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries in the United States a year. Seventy-two percent involve children under the age of 10. Additionally, toymakers recall over 19 million toys worldwide because of safety concerns such as lead paint and small magnets.

When it comes to toys and gifts, the excitement and desire to get your children their favorite toys may cause shoppers to forget about safety factors associated with them. Before you make these purchases, it is critical to remember to consider the safety and age range of the toys.Thisholidayseason(andbeyond),pleaseconsider the following guidelines for choosing safe toys for all ages:1. Inspect toys before purchasing. Avoid those thatshootorincludepartsthatflyoff.Thetoyshould have no sharp edges or points and should be sturdy enough to withstand impact without breaking, being crushed or being pulled apart easily.

2. Be diligent about inspecting toys your child has received. Check them for age, skill level and developmental appropriateness before allowing them to be played with.

3. Look for labels that assure you the toys have passed a safety inspection. “ASTM” means the toy has met the American Society for Testing and Materials’ standards.

4. Remember protective gear. Gifts of sports equipment should always be accompanied by

protective gear (e.g., give a helmet with the gift ofaskateboard).

5. Do NOT give toys with small parts to young children (including magnets and “button” batteries which can cause serious injury or deathifingested).Youngchildrentendtoputthings in their mouths, increasing the risk of choking.Ifthepiececanfitinsideatoilet paper roll, it is not appropriate for kids under age three.

6. Do NOT give toys with safety hazards like ropes, cords or heating elements.

7. Do NOT give crayons and markers unless they are labeled “nontoxic.”

8. Keep kids safe from lead in toys. Educate yourself about lead exposure from toys, symptoms of lead poisoning, and what kinds of toys have been recalled. Be aware that old toys may be more likely to contain lead in the paint. Have your children wash their hands frequently, and call your doctor if you suspect your child has been exposed to lead.

For more information, please contact Prevent Blindness America at 1.800.331.2020 or visit www.preventblindness.org.

From the Desk of the Director of nursing:season’s eatings! holiday eating Tips for Diabetics For diabetics, the holiday season is fraught with temptation. Candy is everywhere. Your well-meaning co-workers bring in plates of cookies that taunt you from the break room. You’ve received invitations to party afterparty,whereitseemslikethefoodswerechosenspecificallytotestyour resolve.

Before you decide to give everyone a piece of coal and hibernate through the holidays, remember that being a diabetic doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite seasonal foods. With a little preparation, you’ll be ready to face any holiday head-on and still enjoy it.

THINK ABOUT THe TIMINg OF YOUR MeALMany families eat large meals at odd times during the holidays. Plan in advance for how you will handle making changes if your meal does not line up with your regular meal schedule.

PLAN ADDITIONAL SNACKSHave foods to nibble on while you are cooking or waiting to eat. Make sure the foods you choose won’t sabotage blood glucose levels before the meal. Bring a platter of raw or blanched veggies with your favorite low-calorie dip or have a few small pieces of low-fat cheese.

TRY HeALTHIeR VeRSIONS OF YOUR FAVORITe HOLIDAY FOODSWill your favorite casserole taste just as good with fat-free or light sour cream? Steam green beans instead of sautéing them in butter. Use a little less sugar in your fruit pie and accentuate the natural, sweetflavorsofthefruit.

ReMeMBeR: SMALLeR PORTIONSDon’t feel like you have to sample everything on the table. Have a reasonable portion of your favorites and pass on the rest. For example, if stuffingisyourfavorite,passonrolls.Chooseeither sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes. If you really want to try everything, make your portions smaller. Overall, try to keep your total carbohydrate intake like a regular day.

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.

The Villager December 2015