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Preakness Press
The Official Publication of The Preakness Healthcare Center
Inside this issue:
Important Facility
Information
2,3
What’s Happening 4
Preakness in Pictures 6,8
Staff Directory 7
Health Notes 9
Education
Opportunities
10
August/
September
2019
Remembrance and Memories
Preakness Healthcare Center continues to honor and remember our nations fallen service men and women, veterans and those currently serving our great nation. On April 19, 2019, a group of Preakness Veterans had the opportunity to remember their fallen brothers at “The Moving Wall” - Vietnam War Memorial which was on display at Garrett Mountain in Paterson, NJ. Thank you to our Passaic County
Veterans for making this experience possible for our community.
May 22, 2019 marked the 18th year that Preakness Healthcare Center staff, Passaic County dignitaries and Sheriff’s Department, local veterans and nearby schools had come together for the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. We honored two Preakness residents, we served in WWII and Korea, as our Grand Marshals. Thank you to all for your participation and making this event memorable
for our Preakness Healthcare Center residents.
Preakness
Healthcare
Center A Legacy of Caring
since 1929
305 Oldham Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
973 - 317 - 7020
www.passaiccountynj.org
Preakness Healthcare Center is owned and operated by the
Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Our
mission is to provide the finest care to our patients and
residents. We offer sub-acute care, physical rehabilitation,
long-term care, behavioral man-agement, Ventilator /Respiratory
Care , Hospice and Palliative Care, and Respite services.
Preakness Healthcare Center has been providing high-quality
healthcare since 1929.
Merry Christmas
In July
Preakness Healthcare Center and The Wayne Rotary celebrated it’s 8th Annual Christmas in July Program on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The Wayne Rotary provided goody bags for each resident who attended, along with live entertainment by The Pettit’s. Thank you to our very own Santa and Mrs. Claus, Paul and Evelyn Agrusti for a special visit. Many Thanks to our friends at Salomone Bros Inc. for adding to our festivities with their holiday
decorated cement mixer!
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Wi-Fi Access at Preakness Healthcare Center
Visitors and Residents are welcome to sign-in to the
“Preakness Guest Wireless“ Public Wi-Fi network.
Hotspots are available in the following locations:
All resident areas (200s, 300s & 400s), Main Dining Room,
Rotunda, Classroom and Boardroom.
Preakness Healthcare Center is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions.
Registered Nurses (All Shifts) * includes every other weekend
Nursing Supervisor (3-11 shift) * includes every other weekend
Certified Nurses Assistants (All Shifts)
* Part Time includes every weekend
* Full Time includes every other weekend
Registered Dietician (FT)
Recreation Aide (per diem) * Hours vary ( includes weekends)
Social Worker (per diem) * Hours vary ( includes weekends)
For additional information:
Joanne McLaughlin at 973-585-2132 email: [email protected]
Applications are available in the Lobby.
Visitor parking is located at the
Main Entrance of the facility.
Please sign in every time you
visit. A visitor pass /sticker is re-
quired.
Labeling of Items: Please br ing
all new clothing/belongings to the
nurses station or social worker for
labeling to avoid lost items for
your resident.
Lost/Found Something?
Lost and Found is available at the
Main Entrance Security Desk.
Please use the elevators dur ing
your visit.
Safety Reminders:
No extension cords/power strips
are permitted in the residents
rooms.
Any electrical items being
brought in for resident use must
be presented to security.
Potentially hazardous chemicals/
materials (ie: Laundry items,
flammable beauty products, OTC
medications, cleaning products)
are prohibited from resident
rooms/areas.
State Survey Results
Results of the most recent survey
conducted by the NJ Department of
Health, including the plan of correc-
tion in effect, are available for your
review in the Main Lobby and rear
entrance.
VISIT US
ON-LINE!
www.passaiccountynj.org
* Click on the Preakness
Healthcare Center tab*
Stay Connected!
Contact Suzanne McEvoy
to sign up!
973-585-2161
Preakness Healthcare Center
Important Facility Information
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Family Celebrations at Preakness Healthcare Center
Due to popular demand and numerous requests, Preakness
Healthcare Center has set the following guidelines for families
interested in celebrating birthdays / special occasions with their
loved ones within the facility.
* Party size is not to exceed 25 guests.
* Sternos, hotplates or candles with open flames are
prohibited.
* Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited.
* Party times can be arranged between 1:30-5pm in our
Main Dining Room. Other locations & times available
upon request. (No Food is permitted in the Round Sitting Rooms.)
We are able to provide the following:
* Coffee/Tea Set up
* Use of the soda fountain (if using the staff side of the Main Dining Room.)
* Table Linens (Color preference may be requested)
* Balloons (color preference may be requested – when available.)
**Families are responsible for providing plates, napkins, cups,
utensils, serving utensils, food, and additional decorations.
Decorations may be hung with the use of tape only.**
** Supervision of the resident, guests, and their children are the
responsibility of the family. “Resident Guests” with specific die-
tary needs may not be able to attend, if food is served. Please
speak with our nursing staff before inviting “Resident Guests.” **
~ If your party exceeds 25 people, we can assist with contact
information for transportation companies to assist you get-
ting your loved one to an off-site celebration. ~
*RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED*
Contact Suzanne McEvoy no later than 1 week prior to the date requested.
973-585-2161 [email protected]
Nursing on Duty
24/7!
The Preakness Healthcare Center Nursing
Department is led by a dedicated team.
Someone is always available
“On Call” at 973-617-7496.
Director of Nursing
Suja Samuel
Assistant Director of Nursing
Daniel Nasulme
Nursing Supervisors
7-3 shift
Patrick Kuiken, Evelyn Lintag , Juan Saavedra,
Hardeep Singh Deol
3-11 shift
Mark DeloSantos, Damian Dymka, Marc Georges
11-7 shift
Joven Baldevarona, Jessy Varghese
Secretary: Ibby Grullon
Concerns?
Something Missing?
Complaints?
Please contact:
Sharon Link,
Director of Social Services
to address and issues that require our attention.
973-585-2147/2148 [email protected]
Clinical Appointments Off - Site
We ask that prior to scheduling an appointment
off site for your loved one, please confirm with the unit
clerks the availability of staff that will accompany them.
1-200 & 1-300
Debbie Ramos - [email protected]
2-200 & 2-300
Patricia Evans - [email protected]
3-200 & 3-400
Victoria Pipkin - [email protected]
1-400 & 2-400
Melinda McGriff - [email protected]
Main Phone Number: 973-317-7020
The Senses
of Spring
Beauty meets the eye,
Bright flowers of all colors.
Blue skies, puffy clouds.
The buzz of a bee,
Birds screeching their different songs,
Lawn Mowers cut grass.
A campfire burning,
Hot marshmallows on cut sticks,
So sweet to the taste.
Gentle breezes blow,
Pushing objects here and there,
The sun feels so warm!
Freshly cut grass,
Fragrant beautiful rosebuds.
The smell of fresh pine.
The senses of spring,
What a joy to behold!
God’s great creations.
Written by:
Marjorie Carroll, Resident
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August 8/9 - Motown Music Party!
2:30pm - MDR
8/14 - Birthday Party
2:30pm - MDR
8/16 - Classic Friday at the Movies
“Kiss Me Kate” - 2pm - MDR
8/23 - DJ Dance Party 2pm - MDR
8/26 - Resident Council Coffee
Social – 2:30pm - MDR
8/30 - Friday at the Movies
“A Star is Born” – 1:30 pm - MDR
September
9/4 - Birthday Party!
2:30pm - MDR
9/6 - Classic Friday at the Movies
“Mary Poppins” - 1:30pm - MDR
9/13 - Friday at the Movies “Mary Poppins Returns”
1:30 pm - MDR
9/16 - Creating with Clay - 2:30pm - MDR
9/19 – Passaic County Master Gardener’s Horticulture Program -
2:30pm - MDR
9/27 - Latin Dance Party
2pm - MDR
9/30 - Resident Council Coffee
Social – 2:30pm - MDR
Thursday, 9/5 - 2:30pm - MDR
Monday, 8/19 -2:30pm - MDR
Sunday, 9/8 -
North Jersey Concert Band 2:30pm - MDR
Wednesday, 9/18 -
2pm -
MDR
Wednesday, 9/25 -
Hispanic Heritage
Luncheon
Noon - 1:30pm -
MDR
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Preakness Healthcare in Pictures!
Green Thumb - Donna P., Resident Council President
enjoys the Rotunda patio surrounded by potted flowers and
herbs.
Intergenerational Concert - Many Thanks to the Theunis Dey Elementary School 5th grade band and chorus for their annual per-
formance. Preakness Healthcare and Theunis Dey Elementary School have worked closely over the past 4 years to provide intergenera-
tional programs to the facility.
Women’s Club Honors - Congratulations to Caral H. on
being recognized as a Lifetime member of the Women’s Club of
Parsippany/Troy Hills.
The Little Mermaid
Resident, Shirley M., was excited and proud to see her granddaugh-ter perform in “The Little Mermaid. Shirley and s e v e r a l o t h e r Preakness Residents attended the perfor-mance in the communi-ty at Mary Help of Christians Academy in
Haledon, NJ.
Happy 100th Birthday, Emily!
Emily Tavecchio, long time member of The Preakness Hospital Auxiliary, recently cele-brated her 100th Birth-day. Thank you to Emily for her continued dedi-cation to the residents o f P r e a k n e s s
Healthcare Center.
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Administration
Executive Director Lucinda Corrado [email protected] 973-585-2169
Administrator in Training Dr. Geoffrey Mugalo [email protected] 974-585-2113
Finance Michael Marinello [email protected] 973-585-2189
Medical Director Dr. Magda Eraiba [email protected] 973-585-2132
Director of Nursing Suja Samuel [email protected] 973-585-2196
Assistant Director of Nursing Daniel Nasulme [email protected] 973-585-1409
Mental Health Administrator Enrique Sangama [email protected] 973-585-2156
Quality Improvement AnnLin Thornton [email protected] 862-345-5919
Asst. to the Executive Administrator /Security Administrator
John Reno [email protected] 862-345-5902
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner Zaida Barreto [email protected] 973-585-2175
Infection Control Tina Hucalla [email protected] 973-585-2181
MDS Coordinator/Computer Services Linda Van Der Veen [email protected] 973-585-2164
MDS Coordinator Aly John [email protected] 973-585-5911
Nursing Supervisor “On Call” *Available 24 Hours a Day* 973-617-7496
Other Departments
Admissions Tiffany Battle-McNeal [email protected] 973-585-2143
Clinical Nutrition Jeanette Chaitow [email protected] 973-585-2192
Computer Services Ronald Pangilinan [email protected] 973-317-7022
Dietary Ken Urgo [email protected] 973-585-2106
Facilities Scott Pinto [email protected] 973-317-7030
Environmental Services Lamar Davis Jose Soto
[email protected] [email protected]
973-585-2103 973-585-1412
Human Resources Barbara De Spirito [email protected] 973-881-4480
Medical Records Wendy Benjamin [email protected] 973-585-2194
Pastoral Care Sister Pat Avicolli
Father Jim Moss
[email protected] 973-585-2118
973-317-7029
Rehabilitation Amrit Grover [email protected] 973-585-2183
Respiratory Therapy Robert Guardabasco [email protected] 973-585-1435
Safety Coordinator Frank Irizarry [email protected] 973-585-2117
Social Services Sharon Link [email protected] 973-585-2148
Staff Development DianeWeil [email protected] 973-585-2157
Therapeutic Recreation Alina Zalenski [email protected] 973-585-2124
Volunteers / Community Outreach Suzanne McEvoy [email protected] 973-585-2161
Preakness Healthcare Center Directory
Connecting with
our Community
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MS Luncheon - Residents (pictured with DJ Randi Rae)
attend the annual Luncheon at the Hanover Marriott.
Juror Appreciation Month - Residents created artwork
and poems that were displayed in the county courthouse.
Thank you to the PCTI National Honor Society for spending
their Saturday with us as they assisting with Bingo .
How Does Your
Garden Grow?
With the assistance of Cecilia Diaz from Rutgers Cooperative and Cathy Pariser from the Passaic County Master Gardeners, we were able to make Mr. Herman’s dream of a tomato garden come true. Bob H. and his buddy, Dave B. , “Got their hands dirty” to plant our
Preakness Healthcare Center Tomatoes!
The tomato plants were provided by Rutgers Cooperative. We were excited to learn that we were planting a special tomato breed that
was created especially for The Campbell’s Soup Company!
May we be blessed with a plentiful harvest!
Preakness Healthcare Center A Legacy of Caring Since 1929
“Celebrating 90 Years” October, 2019
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Preakness Hospital Auxiliary
Honors Volunteen and Staff Scholars
Margaret Statham
Scholarship
Since 1971, this scholarship was
been given to Volunteens who have
completed a minimum of 200 hours
of service during their high school
career. We are proud to award this
year’s scholarships to Stephen John,
from Passaic County Technical Insti-
tute (top photo) who will be attend-
ing NJIT for Mechanical Engineer-
ing and Eduardo Nombera from
Wayne Valley High School (bottom
photo) who will be attending The
University of Delaware majoring in
Chemical Engineering and Material
Science and Engineering. Congratu-
lations to you both!
Staff Scholars - Staff members currently attending
school and pursuing a healthcare related career are eligible to
apply for the Preakness Hospital Auxiliary staff scholoarship.
Congratulations to Khash Hakhamaneshi, COTA, Daredree
Manradge, Assistant Admitting Officer and Rochelle Maggette,
CNA. (Pictured with Elizabeth Kattak, President of the Preak-
ness Hospital Auxiliary.)
Family Education
Night
at Preakness Healthcare Center
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:30pm - Main Dining Room
Presented by: Karen Scoullos, Pharm. D. R. Ph. C.C.P., Pharmacy Consultant
~Refreshments will be served~
Please RSVP to Tina Hucalla, Infection Preventionist
973-585-2181
Education
Opportunity
at Preakness
Healthcare Center
* Legal & Ethical Issues Related to POLST, DNR
and Advanced Directive*
* How Absent or Inaccurate Legal Documents
Can Jeopardize the “Modern Family”*
Thursday, September 26, 2019
9-11am - Main Dining Room
Registration begins at 8:30am.
Presented by: Laurie A Hauptman, Esq. Elderlaw Attorney
~ Continental Breakfast is provided. ~
Please RSVP to Camille Thompson
973-585-2147 [email protected]