Microsoft Word

by Craig Ray

Normally, when you click "File", Microsoft Word will show you the names of the last four files used.  While this is useful, there are many times where you want to increase this list to more than just four.  If you want, you can increase this list up to a maximum of nine.

To increase the limit, open Word and then:

1. Select "Tools" then "Options".
   
2. When the multi-tabbed dialog-box "Options" appears, click the "General" tab.
   
3. Next to the text "Recently used file list" enter 9.
   
4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box
   

by Tamera Sauntry, LPN
of Shawneespring of Harrison

“Carespring Culture”: I'm not sure exactly what it is, per se. I know I've only worked at Shawneespring for a few months and I can't wait to get in the door. I never felt that way about a job before. It's the level of commitment. Caring down to the core. … I feel like I've stumbled upon the best health care employer in the city of Cincinnati. I had been working in Home Health care since Nursing School graduation in 1999, minus a small stint in a LTC facility. I have never seen this level of caring for employees or of patients. Carespring is rare and those who are smart enough to recognize it will flourish in this environment. It's also made up of human beings and I know at some time there will be pitfalls, but you just learn how to navigate those times together. Carespring Culture?: The buck stops here. (Finger pointing inward at self.) That's what I've seen from administration and it's what I'm learning and what I will try to pass on to others by example. Those who wish to be part of the team will stop that buck too.

I love my job, I dearly love these people I care for and I'm proud to be a member of this wonderful Carespring Team and I hope to remain a part of it for the tenure of my career as a nurse. I've found my "home".

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Broiled Scallops

by Jim Gehler

2LB SCALLOPS  (SEA SCALLOPS)
1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL
1 TEASPOON SALT
1/4 TEASPOON PEPPER
2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
2 CLOVES GARLIC, CRUSHED
3 TABLESPOONS CHOPPED PARSLEY
1 TABLESPOON CHOPPED CHIVES
2 LEMONS CUT IN WEDGES

1. DIP SCALLOPS IN OLIVE OIL AND SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.
   
2. BROIL FOR 3-5 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE. PUT IN A HOT SERVING DISH.
   
3. HEAT THE REMAINING OLIVE OIL WITH THE BUTTER, GARLIC, PARSLEY AND CHIVES.POUR OVER THE SCALLOPS.
   
4. SERVE WITH LEMON WEDGES.
   SERVES 4.

Our leader has been nominated!

Our fearless leader, Barry Bortz, is a finalist in the Ernst & Young 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year South Central Ohio and Kentucky!

An independent judging panel has determined that Barry is deserving of recognition for his achievements and contributions to the community.  Twenty years ago Ernst & young defined entrepreneurs as the leaders and creators who build and sustain world-class businesses that are a testament to vision, leadership, achievement and social responsibility. 

Good luck Barry!  You’ve earned this recognition!

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

by Dr. Gendelman

 It is the Fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
 It is caused by smoking, environmental factors and genetics.

The most common symptoms are

• Cough
  
• Shortness of breath especially of exercise
  
• Sputum production

By the time someone has symptoms they usually have significant disease. There are many treatments for COPD but the best is to stop smoking. If you have any of these symptoms you should set up an appointment with your family Doctor.

Your Money

by David Eppers

Don’t worry…. Be savvy.  Know where you are financially.

When married couples argue, the number one topic is not: who controls the remote, or what we should do next weekend, or (my personal favorite) which parent goes to the child’s local soccer game and which parent goes to the out of town dance competition.  The prime argument topic is money!

Worry, fear, and anger are often at the root of money arguments.  As we learned:
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” – Yoda, Star Wars  
Avoid going to the Dark Side when it comes to controlling our cash.  Do something!

So what should you do?  Start by knowing where you are.  How much can you count on receiving with each paycheck?  What do you need to spend weekly, monthly, and annually?  What do you have?  What do you owe?  It does not require a degree in finance or the advice of a financial planner, just common sense.

If you have ever been lost and tried to use a map, you know how impossible it is to get anywhere if you can’t pinpoint your position.  Once you know where you are, you can begin to design where you want to be, and then figure out how you are going to get there.  We’ll take on those issues in the months to come.

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TIME FOR A HIPAA TUNE-UP

by Debbie Moore

The Dept of Health and Human Services published final rules imposing civil monetary penalties for violation of the HIPAA provisions.  The Office of Civil Rights investigates any complaints alleging privacy rule violations.  Facilities should do a “compliance checklist” to ensure the privacy and security of their resident’s information.  Here are a few things to check:

1. Are staff discussions held in areas where conversations are not easily overheard?
2. Do phone conversations, dictation, and conversations on speakerphones take place in areas where protected health information (PHI) is not easily overheard?
3. Are computer screens and monitors positioned so information cannot be viewed inappropriately?
4. Is PHI stored or filed in secure locations, away from public access and view?
5. Are copiers and fax machines located in secure areas away from public access?
6. Do staff members know how to handle requests from residents about their health information?
7. Can staff identify how and to whom privacy-related concerns or complaints should be directed?
8. Is PHI disposed of properly throughout the facility (e.g., placed in secure document disposal containers)?
9. Are passwords assigned and used by staff appropriately (e.g., uniquely assigned and never shared)?
10. Is there frequent backup of computer systems to ensure that data can be restored in the event of a crash?
11. Have games or other inappropriate software been downloaded to computers attached to the network?

Conduct a HIPAA walkthrough at your facility and see how you fair with this checklist.

Got Dairy?

by Beth Lind, R.D., L.D.

Research shows that including 3 daily servings of milk, cheese or yogurt in a reduced-calorie weight loss plan can help adults achieve better results, when it comes to trimming the waistline, than just cutting calories alone and consuming little or no dairy.  Scientific evidence suggests that a combination of calcium and other dairy components may participate in the body’s natural regulatory system for burning fat to support weight management.

What better time to starting including more dairy into your diet than during National Dairy Month.  Dairy may also help reduce the risk of Osteoporosis, High Blood Pressure and Colon Cancer.

What’s a serving of dairy?

• Milk:  8 ounces (1 cup)
  
• Natural Cheese: 1.5 ounces or about 3-4 cheese cubes
  
• Yogurt: one 6 to 8-ounce container

3-A-Day of Dairy is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Look for the 3-A-Day logo on packages of milk, cheese and yogurt.
   
2. Enjoy your favorite flavors of great-tasting milk, snackable cheeses or yogurt.
   
3. Take a “3 p.m. Break” every day.  Use this time as a reminder to tally daily dairy servings.   If falling short, it’s a good time to work in another one.

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Mother

by Debbie Berling

I know I have told many of you how my mother was the corner stone in my life.  Many had met her before her death. She was also a Registered Nurse.  I think everyone should have that special person who gives them the feeling like they can do anything, that there is no mountain that can't be climbed.  For someone like my mother who had to struggle for everything she had, she never gave up and always saw the good in people.  She had some good advice that I would like to share with you that I have instilled in my life and my girls’ lives.

One is to never put your anger in writing.  Putting your anger in writing will instill the anger to the person it is going to for a very long time.  Talk to them instead.

Go with your gut if you are at a point that you do not know what to do.  Does it feel right?

When I went to my mother at age 28 and said, "Mom, I want to go to nursing school but I don't know if I am smart enough."  She said " Debbie, they will teach you want you need to learn, you don't need to be an A student, you just need to want to learn and you can do anything you want".

My mother was someone who raised her children with very little.  She was creative and had lots of determination to do what she needed to do to survive. She was a hard worker.

She never missed work and felt like calling off was not acceptable and made it through every time. She said she could not let her friends down at work.

Her nickname at work was "Mother" because she treated everyone like they were her responsibility.  Can you imagine if we all would treat everyone we work with like we were responsible to care for them???

This is dedicated to my mother Wanda Lohrum, R.N.  My coach in life.

If I were the customer...

by Kim Majick

"If we don't take care of our customers, someone else will."  This is the truest of all customer service quotations.  And, think about it...who can better take care of our residents that Carespring Caregivers.  Strive everyday to be the best at what you do!