Creating a Peaceful Experience for the Dying and their Loved Ones
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“Thinking of each of you brings tears of joy.” -Family of Ken & Ilene Schumacher
EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2025
ISSUE #1
UPCOMING EVENTS
All-Staff Meeting (mandatory) January 15th, Waterford Place, 9-10:30am Soup potluck (optional) January 22, 11am-1pm. bring a crockpot of soup or chili, and we will provide the rest! Quarterly Connect (optional)
West - March 4th, 7:30-9am Central - March 5th, 7:30-9am East - March 6th, 7:30-9am Office - March 9th, 8-9am (Sunday)
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New Staff Coming Soon in January: Leanna Books, RN, Case Manager Jayden Morris, CNA, Hospice Aide Brittany Rickert, RN, Case Manager Alexis Robinson, CNA, Hospice Aide Lyle Phelps, RN, Case Manager
Arrivals &
Fun Facts
Samantha Sipe Quality Assistant
Tammi VanderWal, RN Case Manager
Gabi Waters, CNA Hospice Aide
Dulcie Yancharas, LMSW Social Worker
New Volunteers
Diane Blakemore & Xylo, Pet Visitors Naomi Black, Patient & Family Support Karina Baldus, Patient & Family Support Andreé LaVallie, Patient & Family Support Heather Poco, Patient & Family Support
Loves to watch Disney movies with her babies and eat popcorn!
The only girl in her household besides her goldendoodle. Rode on a firetruck to her wedding reception!
Three is the magic number! She has 3 girls, 3 dogs, and 3 cats (+ one lizard!)
Born and raised in Cheboygan, MI!
SARA’S CORNER As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for each of you. Your care, dedication, and perseverance have been nothing short of inspiring during what has been a challenging season for all of us. Thank you for showing up, for supporting one another, and for continuing to provide exceptional service. This year in 2025, I encourage you to consider choosing a word or phrase to guide your year. This practice can bring clarity and purpose to both your personal and professional life. My guiding phrase for the year will be Intentional Connection.
In 2025, I am excited to prioritize and deepen connections with our staff, fostering stronger relationships and collaboration across all areas of our organization. Together, let’s work together to build a culture where care and connection thrive. Thank you for all that you do and your commitment to the mission of Emmanuel Hospice. Here’s to a meaningful and impactful year ahead!
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Don’t forget to ask about our referral bonus!
POSITIONS
Director of Patient Care Hospice Aide Catholic Spiritual Caregiver Nursing Per Diem Weekend & Extended Care Case Manager Social Work Weekend & Mid Shift FT Social Worker
Sara Lowe, LMSW
Chief Executive Officer
Team Newsletter
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Patient Wishes In the last quarter of 2024 alone,
Additionally, Katie Mayberry, Bereavement Coordinator, gave a beautiful interview with Fox17 about navigating grief and impending loss during the holidays. This was paired with the story of a young family who lost their husband and father, and the result was an honest & hopeful narrative for anyone facing difficulty during the holiday season.
our teams facilitated: A 101st Birthday Bash
Emmanuel In The News Our Pet Visitors and Volunteer Programs were highlighted on TV! Being able to ask for volunteer support on the air is a win for our team and our patients! Katie and Lenny interviewed on WZZM, and even though they’re volunteers, Lenny does demand payment in treats.
A trip to the Gilmore Car Museum A fishing trip and family gathering A date at the Cheesecake Factory A private movie screening A letter of appreciation from the Detroit Tigers
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT We're so proud that Emmanuel Hospice's own Jamie DeKorte was chosen as a recipient of the 2024 Care As It Should Be Award by the Teleios Collaborative Network! Jamie has been an RN Case Manager with Emmanuel for over two and a half years, and was one of three award winners chosen from 27 eligible nominees across this network of non-profit hospice providers!
" By including the community staff she is empowering everyone to be a part of the care team and to improve the care of our patients. " " Jamie is so caring and attentive to the small details. She really cares about our patients. She truly exemplifies our mission and vision." " She is dedicated to being the best she can be. Jamie embraces new initiatives and is hungry to learn and grow in her skill set. She is kind, compassionate, and a fierce advocate for those in need. "
Quality Focus We’re excited to announce the formation of our Hospice Compliance Committee, dedicated to ensuring our practices align with all regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of care. This committee will help identify areas for improvement, promote ethical practices, and support our mission to provide exceptional care to patients and families.
January Anniversaries Heidi Pennington Clinical Team Assistant - 7 years Melissa Page
If you have any questions or would like to learn more please contact Danielle Heffron: dheffron@emmanuelhospice.org
VP of Patient Care & Compliance - 7 years Emily Page, Nurse Practitioner - 3 years Kristie Hardy, Hospice Aide - 2 years Andrea LeMieux Clinical Administrative Assistant - 1 year Val Willock Community Relations Specialist - 1 year Chris Graham, Clinical Liaison -1 year JoAnn Southern, Massage Therapist - 1 year Airiana Williams, Hospice Aide - 1 year Departures in December Joshua Thompson Mike Zandstra Tori Triggs
January Birthdays Chris Graham Shannon Westgate Kelly Shelton Sara Veenstra-Ashley Val Willock
Jessica Kafulani Dannielle Martin Joan Blessings
Rachel Baxter Dana Shelton
Team Newsletter
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DEI January Learning
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Why 1/3 of LGBT older adults experience financial insecurity. Factors affecting the mental health and social connections of older adults in this community. Barriers to trust, and language we can use to encourage authentic rapport where the patient feels safe expressing needs and details about their family life.
This brief 15-minute talk from the American Medical Association reviews end-of-life care considerations for LGBTQ older adults. It provides a helpful overview of what patients in this community might be facing in the last phase of life, and ways that we can create an environment where they can authentically express who they are.
SELF-CARE RESOURCES
It's not always easy to tell whether you're experiencing workplace anxiety or symptoms of an anxiety disorder. The telltale sign? Your anxiety is limited to work. About 60% of people experience workplace anxiety. It is common, which means you can do something about it. Workplace anxiety can involve a wide range of symptoms including: Feeling better at night but worse in the morning. Feeling physically ill when thinking about work or receiving work emails or calls. Noticing your motivation shrinking. Procrastinating on work-related tasks. Feeling a sense of dread when you think about going to work. Physical symptoms such as head/neck pain, body tension, sweating palms, and consistent stomach pain or nausea.
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GROWTH & PHILANTHROPY As Emmanuel Hospice serves more patients in need, complementary services also grows! This year, we aim to cover 78% of the cost of these services, and employee giving plays a crucial role in reaching this goal. Your support directly helps us provide exceptional care and meet the increasing needs of our patients and families. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in our mission. To learn about how to give through payroll deductions, chat with your supervisor!
EAP Mindful Minute
The BIG 3—Medications, Equipment, & Supplies—are our top expenses after personnel. We've made great progress toward staying at/below budget after starting 2024 over budget. Thank you for your stewardship! 2024 Budget vs. Year to Date vs. November Per Patient Day (PPD) Medications $9.75 | YTD: $9.40 | November: $7.44 Equipment $5.75 | YTD: $6.09 | November: $5.73 Supplies $2.60 | YTD: $2.79 | November: $3.02
Our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is now offering online scheduling options for counseling appointments. To learn more and take advantage of this free benefit, click here. This blog is the continuation of the excerpt above on workplace anxiety. Each month, we’ll be sharing supportive tidbits from the library of resources and services in our Employee Assistance Program, which you can also access through your benefits.
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