Brittney’s Corner

Happy December! I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones last month. We had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving here with our residents! I would like to say thank you to our amazing Dietary team who made such a delicious meal and to all the staff who helped serve our patients and families that day. It was such a joy getting to see our patients spend time with their loved ones. As we approach the end of another year, I was reflecting back on 2015 and all that this year has brought and how thankful I am to be at this center. I want to take this time to say thank you to all our patients and families for allowing us to care for you and your loved ones and for allowing me to serve as your administrator. Your support and trust in me to lead this center in caring for your loved one is something that I am truly grateful for. I would also like to say thank you to all of our wonderful staff who come to work day in and day out with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts and take such great care of our residents and patients here. The success of our center relies heavily on our staff who are taking care of our patients daily and I am so blessed to be able to lead a team full of such talented and caring people. I hope all of you are able to put all of life’s distractions to the side for just a bit and spend some quality time with the ones you love and enjoy all the joys that the Holiday season brings us. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and yours! Brittney

IN THIS ISSUE: Brittney’s Corner

Resident Birthdays

Star of the Month

Upcoming Events

In Memory Of

Pocket Full of Poems

Activities Fun

Resident Spotlight

What’s Cooking?

Meet Our Staff

December 2015

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CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY TIPS

Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer.

Picking the tree

If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified, or identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant.

Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Placing the tree

Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1" - 2" from the base of the trunk.

Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.

Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.

Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.

Lighting the tree

Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of LED strands to connect.

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

After Christmas

Get rid of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.

Elizabeth Akers Burnita Dailey

Rose Lytton Ethel Nunley

Beatrice Thompson

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November 2015 Shining Star – Tina Summers Vickie Porter, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing; Tina Summers, CNA (Shining Star); Brittney Bright,

Administrator

Tina Summers, CNA, is the Radford Health & Rehab Center Shining Star for November 2015. She has worked at the Center since November 2014. She is a dedicated and compassionate employee who enjoys the patients/residents and the great team environment. She is a resident of Radford.

December 17, 2015 – Christmas with Santa - 6pm

January 13, 2016 – The Post with Karolyn Givens

February 10, 2016 – Heart Health – Medi Home Health – Julie Crouse RN

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Sylvia Norwood

Hazel Yeatts

A Friend A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a life.

A friend is someone we treasure, for friendship is a gift.

A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy and grace.

A friend makes the world we live in, a better and happier place.

Thank you for being a friend.

Brought to you by Radford Health & Rehab residents & staff

Pocket Full of Poems

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.

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Radford, Virginia 24141 (540) 633-6533

We provide peace of mind to those we care for: Our patients, residents, families and staff.

ACTIVITIES FUN

Family Thanksgiving

Lunch

December Resident Spotlight - Cosby Horton

Cosby Horton was born November 28, 2015 in Fancy Gap, VA. She is one of ten children.

She was married to Roby Horton for 65 years. Together, they had 4 wonderful children. Cosby spent her years as a farmer’s wife and homemaker.

She is a lifelong member of Round Knob Baptist Church in Fancy Gap, VA. She is very active in her Senior Citizen and Flower clubs. She and her husband enjoyed traveling around the country.

Cosby just celebrated her 100th birthday. We enjoy having her here at Radford Health and Rehab.

15 pound Charcoal Brisket

2 pounds hickory wood chips 1 cup bourbon whiskey 1 (4 pound) standing rib roast, bone in ½ cup steak seasoning

Start at least 10 pounds of the charcoal in a torpedo style smoker. You need a fairly hot fire. Fill the secondary pan with cold water, and wait for the coals to turn white. Soak hickory chips in bourbon with enough water to cover. Rub the roast liberally with steak seasoning, being sure to coat all surfaces.

When the coals are ready, place the roast on the top grate. Throw a few handfuls of soaked hickory chips onto the fire, and close the lid. Check the fire every 45 minutes or so, adding more charcoal as needed to keep the fire hot. Every time you check the fire, add more wood chips. Cook for 8 to 10 hours, or to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the roast. The meat tastes best when rare: 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), but cook to your liking.

WHAT’S COOKING?

Administration Administrator, Brittney Bright, LNHA

Human Resources, Diane Reynolds

Business Office Business Office Manager, Ginger Cocus

MDS MDS Coordinators Pam Smith & Debra Eanes

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) Evening Nurse Supervisors, Janet Compton Jeff Harless, Tina Wilson, Traci Miller Weekend Nurse Supervisor, Sylvia Bond

Wound Care Nurse, Nikki Martin, RN, BSN, WCC

Admissions

Director of Admissions/Marketing, Barbara Via

Admissions Coordinator, Katrina Finley

Dining Services Dietary Manager, Shannon Davis, CDM, CFPP

Medical Services Medical Director, Dr. William Ward

Physician's Assistant, Faye Lyons

Physician's Assistant, Lee Thompson

Social Services Director of Social Services Jill Phillips & Mary Beth Boitnott

Recreation, Activities & Volunteers Director of Activities, Casey Shaffner, ADC

Activities Assistant, Sandra Ratcliffe

Facilities Housekeeping Director, John Radford

Maintenance Director, Keith Phillips