Transitional Care gets five stars
AdventHealth Dade City’s Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is the only short-term skilled nursing facility in East Pasco County to achieve a five-star CMS rating, the highest rating possible for overall quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a news release.
The recognition is based on health inspections, staffing, and the quality of patient care.
The 45-bed unit opened in the summer of 2019 and is designed to offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies, seven days a week.
“When the Transitional Care Unit opened its doors, we made a strong promise to our community that we would offer convenient and unrivaled whole-person care,” said Jason Newmyer, administrator and vice president for AdventHealth Dade City, in the release.
“Achieving the highest possible score for overall quality is an indicator that our world-class team members are working tirelessly to provide superior patient outcomes,” said Newmyer.
The TCU is within the hospital and provides access to highly trained physicians and therapists, who use leading-edge technology and innovative techniques.
Vendor spots open
The annual Paulie Palooza Music Festival, Gulfside Hospice’s signature fundraiser, is looking for vendors for the scheduled Oct. 16 event.
“We are happy to be moving back to our signature event schedule, and looking forward to seeing everyone in person this October on Main Street Zephyrhills,” said Leesa Fryer, fundraising and event planning specialist for Gulfside Hospice, in a news release.
Limited spots for vendors, food trucks and sponsors are available now.
The vendor fee is $50 when registered by Sept. 15; price increases to $75 on Sept. 16.
Sponsorships also are available starting at $200, and include a vendor spot and additional benefits.
Proceeds from the event will go to Gulfside Hospice, to help provide patient care and bereavement services to more than 650 patients and families every day.
For information, visit PauliePalooza.org, or contact Fryer at 727-845-5707 or ">.
Mental health support line
Tampa Bay Thrives has launched a free, confidential behavioral health support line in Hillsborough County.
The “Let’s Talk” call-in service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and connects callers with counselors, mental health services, and offers referrals to local providers.
Tampa Bay Thrives is an organization that brings together a coalition of Tampa Bay area hospitals, law enforcement agencies, local governments and community leaders.
The new service was crafted “to complement existing resources and build upon the great work already happening in our community,” said Carrie Zeisse, president and CEO of Tampa Bay Thrives.
“The pandemic has exacerbated the need to address mental health in the Tampa Bay region, and this project will help connect individuals who require additional support,” said Zeisse.
The service is available for Hillsborough County residents and is set to expand across the region in coming months.
To access Let’s Talk, call 1-833-342-5111, or visit LetsTalkTampaBay.org.
