Jan. 16, 2019 Volume 15, Issue 2

March. 26, 2020

IMPORTANT STAFF HIPPA INFORMATION

Volume 15, Issue 9

March 26, 2020

We had a good group – 89 nominations - of “You Caught My Eye” awardees this month. MHC 34 MPC/MDS 17 MWC 38

No matter who is picked as those to highlight each month, I want every awardee to know that just by being recognized you are a winner. While going through the nominations, I am constantly impressed by the many aspects of the cultural attributes that make Marklund such a special place. Thanks again to those who take the time to recognize your fellow staff member. Each of you are to be commended as well. Marklund really has an amazing staff and each of you help me to get a small glimpse into just how amazing our staff is. As I go through the cards each month, I not only notice the names of those being recognized but I also make a special note of those who make the nomina-tion. The first person selected is Kayla Atkins. She is a PSP at the Marklund Wasmond Center. She had three nominations. She was nominated for how she regularly goes the “extra mile” in providing ex-cellent care to the residents and how she is always willing to help her fellow staff. She was also recog-nized for going to the hospital, after her shift, to see a resident and deliver a spare trach. While there, she took the time to give the resident a bed bath and reposition. Kayla is recognized for her attitude, compassion and teamwork. The next person is Paul Pasano. He is a Therapy Aide at the Marklund Hyde Center. He also received three nominations. He was nominated for how he is a great “team player.” In another, he was com-mended for “jumping in” and helping out in a CDS classroom that was short staffed. He was recog-nized for coming into one of the CDS classrooms during his lunch to make sure there were enough staff to change the residents. Paul is recognized for his accountability, compassion, and teamwork. Congratulations to all but a special commendation to Kayla Atkins and Paul Pasano. Gil

“You Caught my Eye…..”

In honoring the true spirit of this award, we are recognizing both the nominee and nominator acknowledged this month in our

“President’s Perspective” section of Connections

Join us in Congratulating FEBRUARY 2020 Winners:

Kayla Atkins Paul Pasano Nominated by: Carly Spengler, Bridgette Tyndall, Maria Gonzalez, Joseph Meiners, Erick Pacheco

Congratulations to all of our staff nominated for a “You Caught My Eye”:

Sandi Adamowicz, Cody Ash, Kayla Atkins, Nikki Balzano, Lily Baumann, Colette Beniamin, Kristy Beuning, Marissa Cassin, Mercedes

Chanhdara, William Cobb, Rose Cousins, Aaron Deball, Martha DePortillo, Ana Espinoza, Lisa Esposito, Jennifer Facio, Kevin Gatto,

Maria Gonzalez, Mike Jones, Amber Kartheiser, Tom Kazda, Sitt Keorajavongsay, Yanary Labrador, Pam Lamarca, Jennifer Lebel,

Brittany Leonhard, Claudia Lopez, Monica Lupou, Alicia Madison, Chris Martin, Brittany McMurray, Ross McMurray, Cathy Nikrandt,

Julie O'Brien, Enny Oyenubi, Erick Pacheco, Paul Pasano, Ringo Pasano, Yvette Pavon-Cardenas, Daisy Pena, Luis Perez, Lem Pablo,

Maya Quinn, Lynn Rafferty, Heather Ravenna, Jessica Redmond, Natalie Rubino, Susan Rushford, Wendy Sanchez, Jocely Sandoval,

Wendy Santoyo, Leslie Scheffel, Kim Seiber, Valerie Skogman, Michelle Sosa, Carly Spengler, Jeannie Stefanik, Alayah Sullivan, Rebecca

Trapp, Anna Trybula, Rob Twohey, Edel Vaca, Jackie Valderrabano, Caitlen Vick, Pam Vintika, Christina Wilkens, Tiffany Zurek

Thank you to those who took the time to nominate their fellow co-workers:

Sybil Alex, Cody Ash, Kayla Atkins, Nikki Balzano, Dena Bonnike, Tim Caruso, Mercedes Chanhdara, Will Cobb, Devyn

Denning, Deanna Farrey, Kevin Gatto, Maria Gonzalez, Heather Graves, Rose Holod, Sammantha Holsclaw, Lauren

Humphries, Laura Kaczmarek, Mary Kobbeman, Oksana Kurywczak, Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marie Loiacono, Lena

McNichols, Joseph Meiners, Christina Mendez, Nancy Montes, Sam Mooney, Alyssa Noravong, Roxy Ochoa, Michelle

Orwig, Erick Pacheco, Jalpa Pandya, Gunjan Patel, Niesa Patton, Bernadette Pauls, Yvette Pavon Cardenas, Nena Ramirez,

Susan Rushford, Adam Schultz, Lois Sheaffer, Carly Spengler, Gillian Stark, Jeannie Stefanik, Britt Sullivan,

Bridgette Tyndall, Pamela Vintika

Top Three Finalists:

Babatunde Adekoya—PSP, MHC Tami Kraus — RN, MWC Melanie Marion— Physical Therapy Assistant, MWC, MHC,

MPC

*Also we will be collecting as many pictures of these three finalists as we can find for their memory books. If you have any pictures, please send them to Mary Kobbeman, Executive Assistant to the President, at mkobbeman@marklund.org.

ROUND 3 HAS BEGUN! 2020 Final Nomination Form can be found on the next page or at your facility’s front desk.

Return unfolded form to a receptionist, the culture box, or email a copy to Mary Kobbeman at mkobbeman@marklund.org by the end of the day 4/15/2020.

The Claire Haverkampf Commemorative Award

Employee Assistance Program

888-933-1327

Going VIRTUAL!

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Nancy Montes, MWC RN, & Ezequiel Solano were married on March 21st. Congratulations to you both!

Marklund Merch is on Hold

Congratulations to MHC PSP Morgan Legg on her new BABY BOY Mateo. Her son was born March 11, weighing 7lbs and 6oz.

Effective immediately HyperStitch will cease operations in

compliance with the statewide shutdown of all non-essential

businesses due to the COVID-19 virus. They will resume

operations as soon as possible. Due to this , the Marklund

webstore and all orders are on hold. Those who have already

put in orders will receive them as soon as Hyperstitch is

allowed to resume work. Please hold off putting in any new

orders for the time being. We will keep you posted when the

store is operational again. Contact Tiffany Zurek, Public

Relations Specialist, at tzurek@marklund.org with any

question or concerns. Thank you for your understanding.

Broth isn't just for winter, try our spring version with plenty of greens and meaty chicken breast. This delicious meal is filled with delicious immune boosting vegetables to help keep you and your family healthy and satisfied. Top with crunchy Parmesan toasts for added crunch .

Ingredients

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spring-vegetable-broth-shredded-chicken

Spring vegetable broth with shredded chicken

1 large chicken breast, skin on

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cups chicken stock

1 slice sourdough bread, cut into cubes

2 tbsp grated parmesan

2 large handfuls spring greens, finely sliced

4 asparagus spears, trimmed, halved and cut into chunky pieces

40g fresh or frozen peas

2 cans borlotti beans, drained and rinsed

Directions: Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a pan, brown the chicken, then remove. Bring the stock to the boil in the same pan, add the chicken and cook for 5 mins. Turn off the heat, cover with a lid and leave to stand for 30 mins. Put the bread cubes on a baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining oil, some salt and the Parmesan. Bake for 6 mins until crunchy and golden. Remove and scrape off the tray onto a plate. Remove the chicken from the pan and slice it. Bring the stock to the boil again and add the greens, asparagus and peas. Cook for 1 min, then add the beans and chicken. Heat everything through, then pour into bowls and top with the Parmesan toast to serve.