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Inside This Issue
• From Caroline's Desk
• Agency News
• Education Corner
• Calendar of Events
HHABN on line seminar at www.hcin.com
National Information
www.nahc.org
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FROM CAROLINE'S DESK
By Caroline Rumowicz, CEO
I realize that it has been a while since we have updated our letter, I feel that the end of the year is a good time to catch up.
Where to begin, 2008 was a crazy year, many highs and a few lows. The agency implemented a point of care system for our clinical staff January 1, 2008. This was a large undertaking for the staff, but I am happy to say that everyone is up and running and some actually like the laptops.
Unfortunately with the implementation of new technology we did lose some staff in the process. From a positive perspective, we in the office have learned to work very effeciently and effectively. Over this past summer, I became the skilled scheduler. This was probably the best thing I could have done. I have a true appreciation for the work that both the office and field staff do.
My opinion is that we are the best agency in the state, biased of course. The skilled staff and the private duty aides and homemakers are the most caring individuals. This has been echoed by client after client. Thanks to all for what you do.
Caroline
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OFFICE STAFF 2008
CEO-Caroline Naughton Rumowicz
CFO- John Folan
Clinical Director- Carol Cairns, RN
Clinical Manager- Sandra Hecht, RN
Private Duty Scheduler -Rose Larguinha
Skilled Scheduler- Laura Dube
Payroll Manager- Raymond Naughton
Human Resources/Medical Records- Kathy Kane-Viveiros
Filing- Mary Guissarri
Billing- Denise Towers
HHA Supervisor-Inez Cote, RN
Wakefield- Carol Guglielmo
Community Liason- Alisa Omert
On-call Scheduler - Rose and Stacey Soares
On-Call RN - Sandy Kyle and Nancy Musso | |
Section 3
AGENCY NEWS
Cathleen Naughton Associates has seen a need for education to the public on how to choose a home care agency. We had worked with Elder Law Associates and developed an easy to read guide for choosing a company. Anyone who would like to receive one can contack the office at 401-751-9660 or through cnaughtonhomecare@msn.com.
In March of 2009 the agency will participate in a free educational seminar designed to assist people in navigating through the health care process. We are working with a Geriatric Care Manager, an Assisted Living Facility, a long term care provider and a Hospice provider. Once the program is together there will be a link to it.
Clinical meetings are held weekly on Friday mornings at 8:30 in the Providence office and once a month in Wakefield. Carol Cairns, RN sends notice.
Our Homemaker program has grown in 2008, we now have 9 homemakers and are still training.
Anyone who would like to have something posted in this section contact us at cnaughtonhomecare@msn.com the newsletter will be posted every other month.
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Section 4 EDUCATION CORNER
Monthly inservice calender will be posted in early January 2009. Sample topics are: Alzhiemers, Transfering, Recognizing Abuse, Hospice, etc. Let us know if you are looking for specific topics, we welcome suggestions. cnaughtonhomecare@msn.com
Online InService Training through Beacon Mutual Insurance Company available. Call Annie Murphy for instructions. Bring in the certificate of completion and receive credit.
Go to: www.firstnetlearning.com/offerings/beacon/option1.htm
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