PART I: HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chair: Nancy Webb
Meeting time: 1st Wednesday, 2 PM, Zoom
Staff: Duramany Sasay, DON; Phoebe Graham, IL Social Worker; Vitalize 360 Coach (vacant).
Health Services Committee : Mission Statement
The mission of the Health Services Committee is to monitor and evaluate Collington Health Services and support excellence of those services on behalf of the health and well-being of Collington residents. (approved by HSC, September 5, 2017)
Standing Subcommittees
- Fitness Program – Jacob Kijne; Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 11:30 AM in Classroom B
- Friends of the Creighton Center – Kathleen Light; a new committee with the mission to enhance the quality of life of residents of the five Creighton Center neighborhoods, improve the working environment for staff and increase communicaion and interaction betwen residents of independent living and Creighton Center neighborhoods. Meeting times being worked out.
- Ombudsman group – Denise Bunting; a select committee assisting residents with specific issues in health care delivery
- Research – Peter Fielding; Dr. Fielding share interest medical journal articals via the Collington discussion group and copies in the Collington Library.
- Social Support/360 & Palliative Care – Gary Anderson; works with Collington social workers ahd Hospice organizations to see that residents’ needs are met – meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 1 PM on Zoom.
Health Services Support Groups
Two support groups led by residents meet monthly. Below are the groups and the leader contact information.
- Caregivers Support Group: Denise Bunting x7274 – a resident driven groups (not involving Collington Social Service personnel); Meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday in the game room.
- Accessibility Support Group: Susan Wolf x7312 – raises awareness regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the need for ADA modifications; Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 1 PM on Zoom.
PART II: DOCUMENTS FOR HEALTH SERVICES
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Overview
Health Services Info This is an overview of Health Services available at Collington. Document has been removed for updating.
Vitalize 360 Vitalize 360 is a free program offered by Collington to residents to promote successful aging. Information about the program in general and how to join at Collington are listed.
Managing Stress An overview of the resources at Collington for dealing with stress.
2017 Medicare Summary (HHS) This government publication gives detailed information on Medicare.
Collington Health Center Neighborhoods A description written by a former Director of Health Services. Note that the Shenandoah neighborhood was closed and combined with the Chesapeake neighborhood in November 2019.
Nearby Medical Specialists and Medical Centers (Not Necessarily Endorsed) List compiled with input from residents. Version updated August 2022.
What to do when a loved one dies This document is based upon an article by Stacy Julien of the American Association of Retired People AARP. That document was condensed and adapted to make the checklist more specific for Collington residents, although much of the text is verbatim Julien’s.
News
Information on Medicare and “observation status.” (Advocacy Group — Center for Medicare Advocacy)
News Items Relevant to Committee Area of Responsibility A collection of the posts on this website related to Health Services.
Policies and Procedures
Guidance for Private Duty Caregivers Details professional activities and standards you should expect when hiring nursing aides and caregivers.
Social Services for Independent Living Residents Overview of Social Services at Collington.
Resident Transition Rights One page summary
Policies and Procedures for transitions at Collington Detailed version
Transitions Flow Chart and Glossary Process flow chart for transitions
Health Care forms for all Residents
Check list for Hospital Folder What to put into your colorful plastic folder
Consent to release information Allows Social Services to notify District leaders when a resident goes to the hospital
Situation Report Form Form for enlisting a resident based group to assist you in investigating/reporting a situation involving Health Services personnel
Information on Maryland MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) All residents are urged to file a completed form in the Clinic as part of their health care records.
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- Information Sheet for Health Care Professionals Describes when a MOLST form is required and what is encompassed.
- Health Care Decision Making worksheet A worksheet for the MOLST form with information on the choices in the worksheet. Use this to complete the MOLST form with your doctor.
- MOLST Form Form to be completed by your doctor.
- Maryland Advance Directives Guide Provides information on Maryland law and advance directives.
- MOLST presentation slides from Paul Ballard, Assistant Attorney General, MD Department of Health.
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