Interpreting quality end-of-life care
Jennifer Chianella (center), provider representative for Gulfside Hospice, brought the ‘Brother at Rest’ painting by Jacob J. Neagle to facilities in New Port Richey for seniors to paint their own interpretation. The painting travelled with Gulfside Hospice to Regency Residence and Angels Senior Living in New Port Richey, and Trinity Regional Rehabilitation Center in Trinity. When not travelling, the painting is on display at the Gulfside Centers for Hospice Care.
Robert Stuck, left, paints a scene of a peaceful, flowing river, while his wife, Barbara, paints a portrait of a singing angel to represent her mother who passed away on hospice care. Residents of various assisted living facilities painted their own interpretation of what hospice means to them.
Bringing joy to domestic violence victims
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club, under the direction of Joan Collins, collected a full SUV load of donated Christmas gifts for children, their mothers and residents of two area shelters housing victims of domestic violence.
A large assortment of toys, clothing and other needed items were generously donated at the club’s recent Christmas luncheon, so these residents may enjoy some semblance of a happy holiday despite being away from their own homes.
Hospital is top performer three consecutive years
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills was recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.
The Top Performer recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma, inpatient psychiatric services, stroke, venous thromboembolism, perinatal care, immunization, tobacco treatment and substance use.
This is the third consecutive year Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has been recognized. The hospital was recognized in 2012 and 2013 for its performance on accountability measure data for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.
Gulfside looking for volunteers
Gulfside Hospital is looking for volunteers. Opportunities include sitting with patients, providing spiritual care and counseling, assisting with the Pet Peace of Mind program, and helping in the administrative offices.
Thrift shop volunteers also are needed for shifts at all five stores to help with accepting and sorting donations, organizing shelves and window displays, greeting customers and running the cash register. Volunteers also are needed at Gulfside’s Centers for Hospice Care to serve meals, answer phones and greet guests.
Orientation sessions are scheduled throughout the month for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
For information, call (800) 561-4883.
