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Back in 2018, I shared a post about nursing homes in Alabama honored for their best practices by the Alabama Nursing Home Association. Today I came across a summary of nursing homes that received honorable mention for their programs. Even though they didn’t win the best practice awards, they’re still winners in my book!
(Please note: Nursing homes developed these programs prior to COVID-19. They may have had to make changes in response to the pandemic. You can click the links to contact each organization for more information.)
Taking Care of Our Own
We all know that when an employee experiences financial pressures at home, it can affect the quality of their work. Cherokee County Health & Rehab in Centre, Alabama addresses this concern with their employee benevolence program.
Through voluntary payroll deductions from employees, a fund provides help for staff in financial need. An interdisciplinary team of staff reviews each request for financial help while keeping all information confidential.
In order to prevent misuse of the funds, recipients receive non-cash help. This might include purchasing medications, paying a bill, offering a food or gas voucher, or paying for school supplies for their children.
Besides providing significant help to employees experiencing difficult situations, the program also promotes teamwork and caring among the staff.
Check It Out
Last year, I shared a post about how libraries can enrich the lives of nursing home residents. One nursing home that maintains a great relationship with its local library is South Haven Health & Rehab in Hoover, Alabama.
Once a month, a librarian comes out to the nursing home. They entertain residents with educational presentations and storytelling.
The library also stocks a mini-library of about 75 books at the nursing home. A log filled out by residents alerts the library to special requests for specific books or authors. Librarians can also help identify resources for residents with special needs, such as hearing loss or visual deficits.
Guardian Angel Program
At the Veteran’s Home in Huntsville, Alabama, extra sets of eyes and ears help assure the best possible care for residents. The nursing home assigns each department manager six residents to check on every week.
The managers visit with their residents, asking specific questions to assure they are happy with their care. They also keep an eye out to ensure state and VA regulations are being followed.
During morning meetings, each manager reports any concerns they identified, and they develop a plan of correction. The manager also calls the family of each of their assigned residents to see if they have any concerns or suggestions.
Does your senior living community have a unique program you would like to share with my readers? I would love to learn about it in the comment section!
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