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Back in 1984, the Administration at Nu-Roc Community Healthcare decided to make a presentation each month to honor a deserving resident as “Resident of the Month”. The idea was to ensure that each person would have a recent portrait to treasure, as well as a chance to tell his/her life story. The program took off better than anticipated. Twenty five years later, the program is still under way.

The process is simple. The staff at Nu-Roc chooses a deserving resident. Once permission has been received, a professional photographer is brought in for a portrait. Armed with information about that person and his or her history, a staff member or even a family member or friend, writes a short article.

At the beginning of the month, a small ceremony is held for staff and residents. The individual is usually taken by surprise. It is not uncommon to see a wide range of emotions, including pride, humility, and joy. There are often a few tears as the “life story” is read aloud. The portrait is then displayed in a place of prominence at Nu-Roc. At the end of the month, the resident and his/her family are presented with the picture. At the end of the year, a collage, featuring each month’s recipient, is put together. These collages adorn the 3 wing hallway, dating back as many as ten years. Staff, residents, and visitors alike enjoy looking at the pictures and reminiscing about old friends and acquaintances. The pictures are later placed in an album, which is kept in the lounge.

Since its inception, there have been many photographers used. However, about 12 years ago, when TJ Padjen from Lakewood hung out his shingle, he became the official photographer. There has never been a bad picture.

The Resident of the Month program has endured far longer than anticipated. It has become something the residents look forward to every month, as well as a lasting tribute for family members.

Craig Newton Named Administrator of the Year by W.R.A.P.

Craig Newton

Craig Newton, Administrator at Nu-Roc Community Healthcare was recently selected to be named Administrator of the Year by the Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP). Craig was honored at the annual WRAP convention in Stevens Point earlier this month.

This was a statewide search honoring the Administrator who WRAP has found to be the most supportive towards the well being of those living in his facility. The residents at Nu-Roc sent WRAP a letter complimenting Craig’s attitude, involvement, and understanding of their needs.

This honor recognizes the efforts of the Administration at Nu-Roc to ensure a high quality of life for its residents. They support all efforts of staff and volunteers to maintain the highest level of activity for all who live within the facility.

Nu-Roc Community Healthcare Nurse Pat Hoffman Attends Wound Care Seminar

Pat Hoffman, wound care, infection control, and restorative nurse at Nu-Roc Community Healthcare, recently attended a wound care seminar in Appleton, Wisconsin. The seminar was entitled “Practical Approaches to Wound Healing: Effective Management of Chronic Wounds.”

Sponsored by Cross Country Education and presented by Beth Harrison Bradley, RN, MN, CWOCN, the seminar covered costs of wound care, skin anatomy, risk factors for pressure ulcers, phases of wound healing, trouble shooting wounds that don’t heal, wound care products, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers.

Upon completion of the seminar, Pat was awarded a Certificate of Completion and will practically apply her knowledge in her nursing position at Nu-Roc. Pat started out at Nu-Roc as a C.N.A. in 1977. She has been a registered nurse at Nu-Roc since 1993. Pat’s successful completion of this seminar further verifies Nu-Roc’s mission to provide the “best care possible” to all its residents.

New Responder Call Light System is Up and Running!

Nu-Roc Community Healthcare is proud to announce that its New Responder 4000 Call Light System is up and running. At every bedside, it allows two-way voice communication between staff and residents. Its enhanced visual displays alert staff of calls anywhere in the building, regardless of staff location. In addition, reporting software provides valuable, up-to-the-minute information on all residents in the facility to ensure the highest levels of resident care.

Managers now have an easy and effective way to track and analyze calling activity in a single zone or throughout the entire facility. This powerful feature will provide accurate data to help management assess staffing needs and adjust staff assignments as necessary.

According Nu-Roc’s owners and administrators, “This new state-of-the-art call light system is a leader in its class. The system at Nu-Roc has been customized to fit our needs and will help us in our mission to provide our residents with the highest quality of care possible.”