Happy Birthdayto our ECC Family!

Welcome to the May issue of the Extended Care Chronicles my favorite issue because we celebrate several honoring days this month. First up is Nurses’ Day on May 6th and Nursing Home Week May 9th.

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. May 6 is the official nurse recognition day. The week draws attention to and celebrate the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community and health care as a whole. The full week of recognition culminates on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12.

The profession of Nursing has grown tremendously over the years from front-line Nurses, to Nurse Practitioners, from the hospital and doctors’ office to Long Term Care. Where would we be without the dedicated, caring professionals we

call our Nursing staff? So take a moment on May 6th and thank our Nurses, whether they be a front-line Nurse, Nursing Administration, a MDS Nurse, a Wound Care Nurse, a Consultant Nurse- they all deserve our praise, our gratitude and our thanks for the care they provide to the residents of our consulted facilities.

Nursing Home Week is May 9-13. Nursing homes were begun by St. Helena of Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) as places where those who were alone and dying could get the end-of-life care they needed. Today’s nursing homes do so much more, also providing multiple skilled rehabilitation services that help patients make the transition from the hospital to their homes. The International Association of

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Gerontology and Geriatrics and the World Health Organization have collaborated on a position paper that highlights the critical role nursing home staff play in the lives of patients. They state: “It is time to recognize the tremendous quality of nursing home care provided in the United States and appreciate the wonderful people who care for our loved ones.”

So to all of our employees at ECC and to all of the employees of our wconsulted facilities a BIG, HEARTFELT THANK YOU for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Enjoy the celebrations of Nursing Home Week and be proud, stand tall.

Ron NunziatoCEO, Extended Care Clinical , LLC@extendedcarellcPhone: 847-905-3000

Brittany L. Para Jessica Turner Brenda Welch Christina Katschke Jennifer L. Perz Melissa N. Hase Elizabeth A. Rapacz Haleigh E. Kuhn Elanda Ivy Amber M. Bishop Ashley E. Miller Jason Dragos

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Jacob Bogoff Sunday Olaleye Mary Rosak George Nyen Jepre S. Sira Kathy Keyes Kayla Ladner Essie L. Watkins Adesuwa Aghughu Rosie Bradley Juan Flores Miguel Campos Kimiya P. Gladney Christopher Ayukesong Loretta Kelley Michelle Traywick Emmanuel Boyd Lisset Rosales

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Enedina Sandoval Tianna Davis Jalyn J. Winston Antoinette L. Treadway Stephanie D. Scott Lynette Reed Analee Juliano Josephine Baetiong Jose Galindo Johnny L. Trull Kayla K. Dorcy Caitlin N. Vera Rani Jacob

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Ann Bennett Helen Ingram Daniel Faloona Loretta Brewer Karen Tucker Christine Bynum Vivian Butler Taurice Roland Diana Beloshapka Monica Lohrbach Allie Pharms Kerry Bohling Marsha Beasley Danisha Luster Jessica Arana Joseph Gromaire Valeria Milas Rosemary Trejo Ayanna Harris Marcus Jarrett Wesley Lee

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Todd Hayden Rachel Woods Qadry Austin Takoya Young-Davis Yolanda McSwine Briana Short Candice Diaz Jocelyn Palmer Cherri Riley Renata Szpak Sonya Johnson Tasha Simon

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Bonita L. Leslie Latisha A. Douglas Antonio C. Mays Vivian Fagbohun Maria L. Wallace Justin G. Bibbs Leonard Powell Yvonne D. Osei Terri L. McGee Tabitha Chatmon Jessica W. Wallace Marie Choates Stella I. Dike Henry C. Nwankwo Melody Citron Matthew Baltrukonis Nisonya Green-Holiday Miguel Perez

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What’s Happening at Chateau

Chateau is so proud of this month’s Satisfaction Survey winners! The following staff were specifically named by our resident’s families for providing excellent quality care. Great job team! Pictured: Maureen Thompson, SSD; Faith Fuller, Act. Aide; Roseline Tyson, RN; Susan Svehla, Act. Aide; Kiya Jones, C.N.A.; Ashley Borgman, Treatment Nurse; Not pictured: Billy Estrada, LPN; Daniel Drabes, C.N.A.; Doris Flannery, C.N.A.; Irma Cornelio, RN; Sandra Lindsey, C.N.A.; Maxwell Amofa, C.N.A.; Cody Ammons, Act. Aide; Che Medrano, Act. Aide; Judy Curgian, Act. Aide

CHATEAU’S SATISFACTION SURVEY WINNERS

Yolanda Collins Latasha Brown Jasmine M. Pruitt Helen S. Friedman Fernando Rodriguez David Aronin Bernarda Chavez Susan Ramsey-Smith

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Deidre T. Hall-Redmond Eugene A. Reed Isaac Anamidem Bobbie Lawson Jennifer L. Brown Theresa Oppong Paul Mc Cray Marie K. Cadet Tim W. Travis Dwayne Boldon Henry Jones Larry V. White Kevin R. Howard

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Carla J. Cunningham Darrolyn M. Lowe Claudest M. Lackey Sherita L. Taylor

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Latasha Brown Olabisi M. Adebogun Tyneisha Benford India Wheatley Tubor O. Ojomalade Taylor S. Dee Ayetoutou Gogoyi Gabriela Morales Liveda S. McWilliams Joyce M. Anderson Sandra Ziak Carol A. Vela Yolanda D. Kelly-Hicks William Heard Rodrigo Gonzalez Nieya C. Murphy Ebony N. Butler Adrienne T. Phillips Darlene Anderson Elgin Willis

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Cynthia Heard Jacquetta L. Lawrence Armeka Moore Rose Lucas Albert Rozier Jerrold Williams Brandon R. Lipscomb Henry Green Aleahi C. Morgan Cornelious Bragg Alicia L. Jones Alaina Wilson Shamika M. White Denise D. Shannon Michael J. King Katherine Gervasi Tia L. Thomas Marjorie Tyler Angela Davis Kiarah McGee Dana Woodruff Cavonya M. Smith Betty Hammons Rhonda Dethomas

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Bridget Dean Malika K. Kemp Marilyn J. Kush Pamela L. Burns Sherrell Johnson Zoe S. Martin Angelina Martinez Taleisha T. Standford Eva Garcia Tiffanie D. Garner Winnopa A. Hawkins

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Keara C. Thomas Angeline F. Aminkeng Fernando Rodriguez Renu W. William Maria Sweenie Deloria Alma H. DeLaTorre Rosa M. Salazar Elizabeth E. Somera Jamarr L. Gearlds Susan M. Rome Fanny Huang Rajwinder Randhawa

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Melissa L. Klinger anmarie Pizzoferrato Deana Zamora Rebecca Turner Shanna Edmond Lisa Hardaman Brianna Lee Anna Mohr December Loggins Anastasia Spencer Valerie Roberson Debra Pesek Cathy Bartos Ewa Szkwarla Tiffani Darby Danielle Stingley Dana Kleist

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Shontae E. Crawford Ernest D. Young Catrina M. Baker Michelle Seawood Lakeesha M. Warren Temple C. Love

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Stephanie L. Nash Akinbola Omoyeni Gabriela Gonzalez Enrique Salazar Norma Risden Joey Bolek Peggy Nobles Ricardo Aroche-Sarabia Lisa A. Maxwell Elizabeth Valme Marlys Swartz Brittany A. Holman Beth Wade

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Christine Hastings Mariah Mackey Jacqueline M. Morales Dwight Scott Ladonna Jones-Hall Debra Daniels Rosemarie Mireles Lynn L. Blackman Aanal Soni Kara Fuentes Tamiko N. Woods Shay Rainey Joseph Usselman Lynley K. Lovelace Arlene Bridges Diane M. Jellema Sheral Brooks Crystal D. Moody Alter M. Wilson Latasha Dye Jennifer Cervantes Linda Parker David Stamps Cathy M. Mistovich

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Maria S. Aleman Phyllis Y. Mccullough Michelle Mcghee Khaledah J. Alfarraj Josefina Carbajal Taurus Crawford Kornell Anderson Jessica E. Lee Johnathan Q. Walker Rosemary Barnes Catherine R. Banks JC Aldridge

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Mercy O. King Nora R. Koncel Jeanetta D. Gordon Caitlyn N. Morris Liz J. Figueroa Misty Behrendt Jammal Richmond

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What’s Happening at Lincolnshire

What’s Happening at Lemont

What’s Happening at Prairie Manor

What’s Happening at South SuburbanWhen employees know there’s an opportunity to advance their careers, it’s a strong incentive to work hard and

become a loyal member of the team. South Suburban considers internal candidates for management positions before considering outside candidates. Of the 18 department mangers, 10 were promoted from within. Several completed training including MDS Certification to obtain the positions they wanted. The most recent promotion was the Clinical Nurse Liaison, who became the Assistant Director of Nursing. Coincidentally, two receptionists were promoted and now work in the Medical Records Department together. The Wound Care Team consists of two nurses who started at South Suburban as charge nurses. Studies show that more time is spent at work, than at home. It’s imperative that the management team forms a cohesive bond to take the facility to higher level of success.

We are looking forward to promoting more staff from within.

On April 7, 2016, Lincolnshire Health and Rehab Center celebrated the Grand Opening of the newly designed Gift Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, and Beauty Salon. The groundbreaking event was attended by many healthcare professionals as well as other professionals throughout NW Indiana. The Chamber of Commerce provided a wonderful ribbon cutting to kick off the celebration!! Great food and drinks, great people, and great opportunities paved the way for this successful event!!! All attendees received a tour

of the facility and new construction and Lincolnshire received many praises for the overall ambiance of the building. Lincolnshire is looking forward to continuing to build successful relationships in the community and providing great care! Residents are overjoyed with the addition of these new amenities and have had nothing but good things to say. I would like to personally thank all of the Lincolnshire staff and Extended Care for going above and beyond to make this event wonderful! Thank you all!!

On April 16, 2003 Mrs. Bernie Rhein began her employment with Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehab. Thirteen years later, almost to the day of her anniversary date, our dedicated and faithful employee is off to enjoy her life in retirement. For 50 years Bernie has been a nurse, providing excellent care and compassion to every patient she met through her career along the way. Here at Prairie Manor we want to wish Bernie the very happiest retirement and may she enjoy each and every single day. We are truly going to miss you Bernie, we love you, enjoy!

On St. Patrick’s Day the staff had a friendly competition on who could show the most holiday spirit!! Residents and staff voted for the best dressed. The winners were Ted, P.M. CNA, and Anastasia, housekeeper.

Lemont Center staff showed their team spirit for The Cubs and The White Sox Home Opener games on April 8th and 11th. The staff enjoyed a joint party with the residents complete with hot dogs, popcorn, and even sang the 7th inning stretch.