TeamTalkJULY 25, 2016

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T.J. Health ColumbiaBehavioral Health Unit

Submitted by: Carolee Lloyd,BHU Community Education Manager

BETTER HEALTH THOUGH PEACE OF MIND

Approximately 1 in 25 adults experience a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. Individuals living with serious mental illness face an increased risk of having chronic medical conditions. Adults in the United States living with serious mental illness die on average 25 years earlier than others, largely due to treatable medical conditions. TJ Health Columbia Behavioral Health Unit is focused on bridging the gap between mental and physical health by offering a program that will serve the mental health needs of our community.

Quick look at the program: TJ Heath Columbia BHU serves adults’ symptoms of psychiatric illness or disorder that require a safe, therapeutic environment to support re-stabilization. Generally, patients admitted to the TJ Health Columbia BHU are suffering from sudden onset or severe

psychiatric symptoms, including; homicidal/suicidal ideation, self-harming behavior, assaultive behavior, command hallucinations, disorientation or memory impairment that endangers the welfare of the patient or others.

Quick look at the staff: Patients are admitted to the care of a treatment team consisting of a psychiatrists, APRNs, RNs, mental health techs, social workers, activity therapists, and other health care professionals as needed to treat and manage the patient’s psychiatric and medical needs.

Quick look at the facility: TJ Health Columbia BHU is a 16-bed inpatient unit with 24-hour nursing care that provides a safe, supportive environment for the patient to return home and resume their lives as quickly as possible.

The BHU staff aspire to provide a setting where people receive care that enables them to regain better health, hope and direction in a supportive, caring, and compassionate environment. We strive towards the unified goal of making TJ Columbia Health BHU synonymous with excellent care and an unmatched commitment to families, our communities and, most of all, our patients.

UNDERSTANDINGHOSPITAL VIOLENCE

Hospital Violence has unfortunately become more prevalent in the past few years. In order to be prepared on how to identify a potentially violent person, and what to do in a violent situation, please join us for one of the following informative educational sessions.

All employees are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. You may sign up for one on HealthStream. Each Session should last around 30 minutes.

Details will be coming soon about additional sessions to be held for Columbia and clinic staff.

0.5 Contact Hours will be awarded to Licensed Nursing Personnel.

A note of thanks...I would like to thank my T.J. Samson work family for all you have done for me during the passing of my granddaughter, little Dezrae. It meant so much, I can truly say I work with a great bunch of people and yes, she will be missed, but I’m at peace knowing that she is with God. It is still hard some days but I know with time it will get better. Once again, thank you all. Love, Kathy Franklin

The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is your integrity. ~ Zig Ziglar

EDUCATION REMINDER

July 31 is the end of the educational calendar. Please take note of the following reminders:

1. All HealthStream learning assignments must be completed by July 31st. Please check your HealthStream account by accessing the TJ Intranet and using your badge ID number to log in to HealthStream. Once you have logged into HealthStream, you will see your online learning courses that must be completed.

2. Glucometer operators must have their competencies completed by July 31st. This includes performing at least one patient test throughout the year, at least one high/low control throughout the year, and completing the HealthStream assignment. Failure to complete these will result in you being unable to use the Glucometer.

If you have any questions, please contact the Education Department at lsweet@tjsamson.org or270.651.4454.

Welcome, New Employees!We would like to welcome 24 new employees to the T.J. team! If you see any of our new team members out and about, please welcome them to the T.J. family. We are glad to have each new member join the T.J. organization!

Pet Therapy at TJ Regional HealthThe Paws for Healing Pet Therapy Program began at TJRH in 2007; for the last nine years we have witnessed many canines grace the halls of our T.J. campuses. These animals have provided services to many patients, their families, and our staff. If you’ve had the opportunity to see these animals in action, it is visible that both the handlers and the canines have a servant’s heart.

In July, the Pet Therapy program experienced heartache with the passing of two beloved Pet Therapy dogs. Belle, a standard poodle, was a patriarch of the program since its inception. She passed unexpectedly in mid-July. Belle spent 14 years as a Therapy Dog serving in Pennsylvania before her family moved to the Glasgow area. She was destined to be a therapy animal and she touched the hearts of many, especially our Rehab Department’s pediatric patients.

Beamer, golden retriever, member of the program since 2009 passed in early July. While Beamer had taken a break due to health reasons, he was still considered a member of our team. Beamer was a gentle giant with a unique story; he was named after a September 11th hero—Beamer carried this honor with dignity, as he was a true representation of service.

We are grateful for the years that these animals spent sharing their talents with TJRH. It’s never easy when you say goodbye to loved ones—we will miss our four-legged friends.

Please register for this FREE event by July 21st! Contact: Hardin Stevens at (859) 323-2997 or hardin.stevens@uky.edu

July 28, 2016

6:30PM-8:00PM Eastern/5:30PM-7:00PM Central

Join us for an educational session that highlights how caregivers can maintain their own well-being and plan for the future. Topics covered may

include strategies to deal with challenging behaviors and advanced care planning needs. Bring your questions to discuss with an expert panel.

This program is offered through an interactive telemedicine system to connect with persons who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease

and related memory disorders, providing education and supportive services across the state of Kentucky.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Registration is required.

July 28, 20165:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

T.J. Samson Community Hospital4th Floor Board Room

Contact Judy Ferguson for directions: 270-651-4312