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Winthrop Unveils Remodel Winthrop Health & Rehabilitation recently hosted an open house event to showcase the center's latest renovations. Patients, families and the community were invited to attend and tour the new spaces. Patients celebrated moving to the newly renovated area and were thrilled to help escort guests through their updated center. Congratulations, Winthrop, on your new look!
Dr. Keitta Evans Chosen as a Future Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Leader for National Organization Dr. Keitta Evans, Sr. Vice President of Clinical Practice for Ethica, has been chosen by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a national, future leader in long term and post-acute care. Keitta will join AHCA/NCAL’s Future Leaders program, a year-long program that offers training and guidance for industry professionals. “I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to Dr. Evans and our new class of Future Leaders,” said Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “These individuals have distinguished themselves with the potential to guide long term care into the future, and I am excited to watch this class grow into the profession’s leaders of tomorrow.” Keitta, currently serves as the Sr. Vice President of Clinical Practice at Ethica, providing support to skilled nursing and medical services. She has served as a nursing leader in post-acute care for over 17 years. Keitta is committed to the development and empowerment of clinical leaders with efforts to promote quality patient outcomes and experiences. Keitta is a recent recipient of the GHCA Leadership Excellence Award and the AAPACN integrity Award.
Jessica Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator for Affinis Hospice, recently made her podcast debut as a guest on Amplifying Alzheimer's Awareness. The podcast, hosted by former "Miss Augusta," Quinn Shelt, aims to promote awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia among its listeners through in depth conversations with experts from various backgrounds. Jessica was recently interviewed to offer a candid perspective on Alzheimer's and dementia and the role of hospice care in helping manage these conditions. Thank you, Jessica, for helping to shed light on these incredibly important issues!
Congratulations to Kim Kirksey, Dietary Nutritional Services Manager at Taylor County Health & Rehabilitation, for being recognized for SIX perfect public health scores! She was also recently awarded the Ethica Dining and Nutrition core value of “Innovative.” We applaud everything you do to ensure #PatientsFirst!
Lewis Recognized for Outstanding Leadership Congratulations to Adrian Lewis, Administrator at Joe-Anne Burgin Health & Rehabilitation, for being recognized by Rural Leader Magazine as a "Forty Under 40" honoree! Adrian will be will be recognized during the 9th Annual Honors Luncheon and featured in an upcoming edition of Rural Leader Magazine. Congratulations, Adrian, and thank you for all you do to make a difference in rural Georgia!
After recently completing a quarterly review by federal quality experts, one of the regular CMS requirements for home health agencies, CHSGa Home Health of Vidalia has received a five-star ranking in Patient Satisfaction. CMS maintains oversight for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards for continuing care providers, including home health agencies and other facilities who serve Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. According to medicare.gov, “The patient survey asks patients (or their family or friends) about their home health care, and if they would recommend that agency to someone else. The survey ratings can be used to compare home health agencies using a 5-star scale, with more stars indicating better quality care.” Although CHSGa Home Health has already achieved an impressive record of accomplishment including two state and national satisfaction awards and a Deficiency-free CMS survey, the Vidalia team is particularly proud of their standing and reputation among their patients. Congratulations, team, on this outstanding achievement!
Over 200 leaders recently attended the CHSGa Virtual Watch Party for Leadercast 2023. This year's theme was "Human Intelligence" and featured some of the world's most renown leadership experts. Associates across the CHSGa Health System dialed in for the event and enjoyed participating in discussion, prize drawings and fellowship.
A fantastic group of future nurses from the local career college recently visits Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation for clinical rotations. We're thrilled our centers and associates take part in sharing their knowledge with others and introducing students to long-term care. #futurenurses #LTC
Three tough associates recently travelled to Boston for the "10th Anniversary Tough Ruck Nation." Steve Sheets, Division VP for Skilled Nursing, Michael Barry, Administrator of Taylor County Health & Rehab and George Hunt, Executive Director of the Community Health Foundation, came together to complete in the 26.2 mile ruck march to honor fallen service members, police, firefighters and EMS. Thank you, Steve, Michael and George, for your inspiring compassion and commitment to honoring those who have made great sacrifices for our nation!
Big Wins at the Winter Convention The Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA) recently hosted their 2032 Winter Convention & Expo. The Stars in Long Term Care Awards Ceremony was opened by Governor Brian Kemp. Congratulations to the following winners from CHSGa's Health Services: LPN of the Year: Benetta Battle, Lynn Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center CNA of the Year : Gloriasteen Mercer, Autumn Lane Health & Rehabilitation Social Service Professional of the Year : Melissa Clifton, Gordon Health & Rehabilitation Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Administrative Support Leadership Award : Vicki Belliveau-Studley, Next Step Care Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Social Worker Case Manager Leadership Award: Tonya Almond, Next Step Care Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Nurse Case Manager Leadership Award: Cindy Bennett, Next Step Care Engineering & Environmental Services Champion of Long Term Care: Glenn Curtis, Ethica Leadership Excellence Award Winner: Keitta Evans, Ethica
