SUMMER 2020

CCVNA.COM Navigating Professional Care, Trusted Compassion You Deserve

We are a non-profit agency serving Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and South Santa Clara Counties.

VNA continues to provide direct care to patients and their families, in their homes for Home Health and Hospice.

Even with masks we continue to smile and stand

behind our commitment of Providing Professional Care, Trusted Compassion You Deserve.

It is a team effort and goes back to all the previous planning and preparedness we have done. Yes it has taken extra stepping up, policy enhancements, and pre-screening but We’ve Got This! Our leadership is continuing to keep strongly engaged, a unified effort to keep our employees informed. VNA is prepared and giving the increased tool to manage our patients in the community.

ELDER JUSTICE SUMMITWebinar Wednesday Series “Coming Together While Being Apart”Join us every Wednesday 10:30am-12:00pm!

CREATING A NEW NORMAL The California Master Plan for Aging

Guest Speaker: Clay Kempf, Executive Director of Seniors Council (Santa Cruz).

Webinar ID: 985 5108 3011 Dial: +1 669 900 6833

BRIDGING A NEW NORMAL The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

Guest Speaker: Judy Cabrera of Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL).

Webinar ID: 979 4349 6579 Dial: +1 669 900 6833

HOW TO JOIN THE WEBINARSThe webinars will start promptly at 10:30am on each of the dates mentioned above. To join, visit montereycty.zoom.us for that Webinar on that scheduled date, Select “Join” to connect to a meeting in progress then enter the provided Meeting ID.

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VNA Enhancing Telehealth with Microsoft Teams

Blue Zones WorksiteThe City of Salinas is working to become a Blue Zones Community, a program to transform communities by encouraging residents to make heathier lifestyle choices and “live longer, better.” Part of that transformation is identifying businesses that strive to create a healthier work environment. VNA earned this designation! By signing the Blue Zone pledge, committing to making healthier lifestyle choices, having regular biometric screenings, and getting involved in our community, our employees have helped VNA commit to the Blue Zones way of life. VNA joins a small, but growing, number of businesses coming together as a Blue Zone.

The VNA patients introduced to telemedicine generally are liking the convenience. The benefits are plentiful, one example allowing families to connect with VNA healthcare partners even in different locations. VNA continues to provide DIRECT patient visits as often as the care plan indicates for both home health and hospice. Telemedicine allows no break in care and the additional resource.

The concept of telemedicine, treating patients remotely via a video chat, has been around for almost two decades. Amid the Covid outbreak, VNA has been able to create an opportunity for patients and families to continue services.

VNA & HOSPICEPO BOX 2480, Monterey, CA 93940

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COVID 19 Education Return to Work Services

EDUCATIONwellness[at]work staff will train Supervisors/Managers on response to employee COVID-19 issues.

PHYSICAL SPACEwellness[at]work staff establish on-site safety and social distancing strategies.

EMPLOYEE SCREENINGSwellness[at]work nurse screen employees 1:1 during scheduled work time.

POLICY DESIGNwellness[at]work staff will assist your organization in creating policy ensuring appropriate steps are taken consistent with CDC guidance.

VNACS has an outreach program that’s outstanding; they provide employer guidance on how to return employees to work who have been affected by the Coronavirus. I have to tell you their outreach introduction program and speaker was riveting.- BOB SPADONI

Before you stash your grocery store haul, make sure you stock your refrigerator to keep your food at optimal freshness.

PRODUCE DRAWERSBest for fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Why? The most humid space in the fridge which helps preserve flavor and texture of produce.

Some produce drawers also allow you to adjust humidity level. Lower humidity is preferable for fruits, while higher humidity is better for vegetables

THE SHELVESBest for meats, dairy, eggs, seafood and leftovers.

WHY? The temperature is the most stable at the heart of your fridge, keeping these perishables at a consistent, cold temperature.

DOORSBest for condiments, dressings and pickles

WHY? It’s the warmest part of the fridge, so you’ll want it use it for non-perishables and hardier foods with a longer shelf life.

Tips from WholeFoodsMarket.com

What’s in your fridge?

For additional information, pricing, and to discuss YOUR

work-site specific needs, contact Mary Ann Franscioni, Associate Director of Wellness

mfranscioni@ccvna.com

With so much information on the internet and in the news, deciphering what is important and up to date can be challenging.

Public Health Nurse, April Brazinsky, RN, developed a COVID Safety and Training education workshop to help business owners, community leaders, and volunteers understand COVID 19, proper use of PPE, and how to keep themselves, their employees and clients safe. In addition to COVID 19 safety education, we have worked with area dental offices to fit staff with N95 masks and provide instruction on proper handling and disinfecting. April has worked with nonprofit organizations including; Carmel Valley Rotary, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, The Boys and Girls Club, Gathering for Women, and CHISPA. Area businesses are also working with Community Services to educate and prepare their employees as they begin to return to work.

VNA Immunization Clinic has continued to support the community with convenient, curbside vaccinations. Community members make an appointment and drive up to the front door! There is minimal contact and no wait time.

GEARING UP FOR FLU SEASONWith seasonal flu season approaching, VNACS is anticipating a robust demand for flu vaccines. Flu prevention is a vital public health measure to battle COVID-19. To curb the risk of seasonal flu, Drive-Thru flu clinics will be held every Saturday in October and Friday Clinics will be by appointment curbside.

Prebook TODAY, call 831.648.3777.

VNA COMMUNITY SERVICES

GET VACCINATED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT SHINGLES VACCINE AVAILABLE NOW

Call 648-3777 for curbside appointment

While the COVID Virus has halted business and social gatherings in 2020, VNA’s Community Services Department hasn’t slowed down. VNACS team has created new ways to serve the Monterey Peninsula during this crisis.

It was easy to make an appointment. I drove right up to the front door and the nurse was waiting for me. After my shot, I paid and made my next appointment right on the spot. I liked that it was done outside. I felt very safe.

PENINSULA RESIDENT NORA PEYTON