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Preakness Press

The Official Publication of The Preakness Healthcare Center Owned and Operated by the County of Passaic and The Board of Chosen Freeholders

Inside this issue:

Exciting Upcoming Events

4

Health Notes 5

90th Anniversary Celebration

7

Employee Years of Service Recognition

2019

10 - 13

T. Ghebreyohannes - 2019 Excellence in Care

Award Winner!

16

Preakness Healthcare Center Celebrates its 90th Anniversary

by: Neela Mahbuba

On December 9th, 2019, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders present-ed Preakness Healthcare Center with a procla-mation in recognition and celebration of its 90th anniversary. In attendance were various elect-ed and appointed officials, including current and former Passaic County freeholders, Pater-son Mayor Andre Sayegh, and a representa-tive for Senator Mikie Sherrill, who also pre-sented Preakness Healthcare Center with a proclamation in recognition of its ninety years

of service to residents.

“Passaic County's Freeholders are so proud to recognize the outstanding service Preakness Healthcare Center has been providing for the past ninety years,” stated

Freeholder Director John Bartlett.

“Residents of Preakness Healthcare Center, their families and guests have continu-ally commended the care provided here," Bart-lett continued. "When you step in the door, it

feels like home and family, and I cannot offer enough praise for our staff, physicians, the Resident Council, Preakness Auxiliary members, Pastoral Care team and volunteers. They do so much to provide the best possible quality of life for Preakness Healthcare Center

residents regardless of their needs.”

Preakness Healthcare Center, began its mission to care of the elderly, chronically ill and disabled in 1929, and in 1961 merged with Valley View and the Hope Dell Welfare Home as Preakness Hospital. In 1988, with the addi-tional 120 beds, Preakness Healthcare Center became the official name of the facility. In 2009, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders built a new facility for Preakness Healthcare Center, replacing the old one. The new facility expanded to house 406 residents. It continues to provide long term skilled nurs-ing care, sub-acute care, behavioral care, res-piratory, respite and hospice care, to ensure

the upmost care for its residents.

Preakness

Healthcare

Center A Legacy of Caring

since 1929

305 Oldham Road Wayne, NJ 07470 973 - 585-2132

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 rehabili-tation, long-term care, behavioral management, Ventilator / Respir-atory Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, and Respite services. Preakness Healthcare Center has been providing high-quality healthcare to the community since 1929.

* Winter Edition * 2020

Pictured left to right: Angela Capo - Past Administrator, Freeholder T. Duffy, Lucinda Corrado, LNHA, Executive Director, Peter Eagler, Past Freeholder, Bertha Hudak - Past Administrator, Freeholder C. Lazzara, Dr. Geoffrey Mugalu, LNHA, Assistant Executive Director, & Freeholder P. Lepore.

http://www.passaiccountynj.org

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Preakness Healthcare Center is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions.

Registered Nurses * 3-11 Shift - FULL TIME ( includes every other weekend) * All Shifts - PER DIEM

Nursing Supervisor - BSN preferred * 3 -11 Shift - FULL TIME (includes every other weekend)

Certified Nurses Assistants * 3-11 Shift - PART TIME (includes every weekend) * All Shifts - PER DIEM (includes 1 day per week and every other weekend) * PER DIEM - 4 - 7/8pm weekdays, plus flexible weekend hours

Recreation Therapy Aide * PER DIEM - Hours vary (Weekday, Evening, Weekends) * fluent in American Sign Language preferred

Social Worker * PER DIEM - Flexible Hours (Weekend/Sunday only hours preferred)

Food Service Worker * PER DIEM - 4-8pm, including weekends

For additional information:

Joanne McLaughlin at 973-585-2132 email: [email protected]

Applications are available in the Main Lobby or on-line at:

http://www.passaiccountynj.org/government/departments/human_resources/job_opportunities.php

Visitor parking is located at the Main Entrance of the facility.

Please sign in every time you visit. A visitor pass /sticker is required.

Please use the elevators during your visit. Stairwells are alarmed.

Labeling of Items: Please bring all new clothing/belongings to the nurses station or social worker for labeling to avoid lost items for your resi-dent.

Lost/Found Something? Lost and Found is available at the Main Entrance Security Desk.

Sentimental and Items of Value: For the safety of our residents, it is requested that fine jewelry and items of sentimental value not be stored or kept at the facil-ity.

Safety Reminders:

No extension cords are permit-ted in the residents’ rooms.

Any electrical items being brought in for resident use must be presented to security.

Potentially hazardous chemi-cals/ materials (ie: Laundry items, flammable beauty prod-ucts, 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

[email protected]

Preakness Healthcare Center

Important Facility Information

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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 re-quest. (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. Deco-rations 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

dietary 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 guests, we can assist with contact infor-mation for transportation companies to assist you getting your

loved one to an off-site celebration. ~

*RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED*

NEW CONTACT: Alina Zalenski 973-585-2124 [email protected]

on

Duty

24/7!

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

Nursing Department Secretary Ibelise “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 availa-

bility 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

Family

Celebrations

at Preakness Healthcare Center

Wi-Fi 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 resi-dent areas (200s, 300s & 400s), Main Dining Room, Rotunda, Classroom and Boardroom.

Be aware that all access to this public network is monitored. Please review the disclosure agreement prior to logging on.

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February

2/7 - Friday at the Movies “Aladdin” 2pm - MDR

2/14 - Valentine’s & Birthday Party! 2:30pm - MDR

2/19 - Motown Party! 2:30pm - MDR

2/20 - Harriet Tubman Presentation 2:30pm - MDR

2/28 - “Classic” Friday at the Movies

“The Wiz” 1:30pm - MDR

March

3/6 - DooWop Party! 2:30pm - MDR

3/11- Birthday Party! 2:30pm - MDR

3/13 - “Classic” Friday at the Movies

“Darby O’Gill & The Little People” 2pm - MDR

3/25 - DJ Dance Party! 2pm - MDR

3/27 - Friday at the Movies “Harriet” 2pm - MDR

April 4/3 - “Classic” Friday at the Movies

“On The Town” 2pm - MDR

4/14 - Birthday Party! 2:30pm - MDR

4/20 - Dance Show with Randy Accardi 2:30pm - MDR

4/22 - Birthday Party! 2:30pm - MDR

4/24 - Friday at the Movies “Yesterday” 2pm - MDR

4/29 - Disco Dance Party! 2:30pm - MDR

Wednesday, 2/12/2020 Noon - MDR

Black History

Month Luncheon

Tuesday, 2/25/2020 Noon - MDR

Mardi Gras Luncheon

Tuesday, 3/17/2020 Noon - MDR

St. Patrick’s

Day

Luncheon

Sunday, 3/22/2020

2:30pm- MDR

North Jersey Concert Band Performance

Sunday, 4/12/2020

Easter Dinner

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

~ See details located on the back cover ~

Key: MDR = Main Dining Room

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Preakness Healthcare in Pictures!

Music Maker Moments- Randi Rae connects with the “Magic

of Music” during one of her monthly Music Maker programs.

Casino Day!- On January 22, 2020, the Therapeutic Recrea-

tion Department hosted its Semi-Annual Casino Day. All who

participated were able to “cash out” with a prize of choice.

Homemade Holiday Apparel- Many Thanks to our Preakness

Healthcare Center Volunteers who created original Holiday-Wear for its

residents.

Salomone

Bros. Inc., visit with a

Holiday Light Show!

Many Thanks to the Salomone Family for visiting Preakness Healthcare Center and its residents with their decorated cement mix-

er and truck display.

Happy

103rd

Birthday,

Mildred!

Mildred C., resident at Preakness Healthcare Center, recently celebrated her 103rd Birthday.

Sharing

their

Holiday Spirit!

Nyesha Brimley and Latinya Sinclair, Preakness Health -care Center Food Service Workers, share their holiday “Twin” status to cele-brate the season and make the residents

smile.

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Residents, Families and Employees Celebrate Our 90th Anniversary!

On Friday, December 13, 2019, the residents, families and employees enjoyed a gathering to celebrate the 90th Anni-versary of Preakness Healthcare Center. Music from our very own “DJ Dance Party” ( Tyrone Buggs, Tony Sangster and La-mar Davis,) dancing and dessert made for a joyous event! Preakness Healthcare Center was honored to highlight Miguel V. as the resident who has resided in Preakness Healthcare Center the longest. On December 9, 2019, evening of the Preakness Healthcare Center Gala, Miguel received recognition from the Passaic County Freeholders. Also receiving recognition was past Resident Council President, Ed L., for being the Resident Council President who has served the facility the longest. His efforts assisted in the planning and implementation of the Preakness Healthcare Center facility we know today.

To mark the occasion, each resident will be receiving a commemorative Preakness Healthcare Center 90th Anniver-sary photo frame.

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Preakness Healthcare Center Introductions, Promotions, and Farewells

Introducing….

* Damaris Solomon, Passaic County Director of Personnel

* Michael Marinello, Director of Business Department - Accountant and former Director of Passaic County Purchasing

* Joe Mullarkey, Food Services Supervisor

* Melissa Maskal, RD - Supervising Dietician

* Ramon Garcia - Building Maintenance Worker

* Princess Villasenor Padilla, Occupational Therapy Assistant

* Brian Ommundsen, Accountant

* Kenneth Rosser, Dietary/Nutrition Consultant

* Joe Palma - MIS/IT Department

* Food Service Workers:

- Zahir Bell

- Sherine Wedderburn

* Nursing:

- Kadyann Burton-Owens, RN

- Nadia Kadkweh, RN

- Tuty Herlina-Golaub, RN

- Jelil Shobola, RN

- Reema Furkan, RN

- Reema Jatkar, LPN

- Ida Noeryani, LPN

- Elizanneda Dominique, CNA

- Linda Browne, CNA

- Sonia Deorio, CNA

- Marcia Gomes Browne

- Kathy Sims West, CNA

- Tasha Harkley, CNA

- Rose O’Connor, CNA

- Arleen Darby, CNA

- Samantha Flores, CNA

- Katira Gutierrez, CNA

- Maria Sevillano Izquierdo, CNA

- April Featherson, CNA

- Mary Miral, CNA

* Therapeutic Recreation: - Firyal Jelahej - Recreation Therapy Aide

- Arani Caceres - Recreation Therapist

- Linu John - Recreation Therapy Aide

* William Paterson University Public Health Interns:

- Benewaa Amankwa

- Samina Begum

Promotions….

* Dr. Geoffrey Mugalu, LNHA, Assistant Executive Director

* Suzanne McEvoy, Director of Volunteers &

Community Outreach

* Frank Irizarry, Coordinator of Safety Programs

* Clarence Turner, Supervising Maintenance Repairer

* Adherly Diaz, Maintenance Repairer - Electric/HVAC Tech.

* Matt Kearns, Maintenance Repairer LPL

* Joan Beamon, Senior Accountant Clerk

* Monique Wade, Assistant Admitting Officer

* Lee Livingston, Senior Recreation Therapist

* Elizabeth Massari, Recreation Therapist

* Claudia Rivera, LPN

* Suzette Afflick, RN

Retirements….

* Dianna Howie Kearns, CNA

* Paul Potoczak, Director of Environmental Services

* Gregory Knoll, Building Maintenance Worker

* Maxine Baker, Assistant Admitting Officer

* Barbara De Spirito, Passaic County Director of Personnel

* Belisario Correa - Building Maintenance Worker

* Thomas Kearns - Maintenance Repairer LPL

We Welcome You!

Continued Thanks to Donna P., President of the Preakness Healthcare Center Resident Council, for her contributions to our home. Donna is often available in the Rotunda at our “Welcome Table” and assists in selling tickets for various fundraisers hosted by The Preakness Hospital Auxiliary . Stop by and say, ”Hello!”

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In 2019, the New Jersey Department of Health launched the NJ Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program to: * Acknowledge top performers and encourage developing stewardship programs * Improve visibility of ASPs within organiza-tions * Encourage new leaders and find unique initia-tives * Sustain current emphasis on stewardship in NJ

Congratulations to

Preakness Healthcare Center for achieving a BRONZE Award!

Members of Our Preakness Healthcare Center Nursing Team - (Pictured Left to Right) D. Dymka, C. Hucalla, A.

Thornton, M. Codilla, D. Weil, G. Anevski, and H. Singh

The Preakness Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. Celebrating 55 Years of Service to the Residents of Preakness Healthcare Center

Formally organized in April, 1965 for the following purposes:

1. To further the aims of the Preakness Healthcare Center

2. To provide the best possible patient care

3. To make the facility a better place in which to live.

** Regular monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Board Room at Preakness Healthcare Center.

** The membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st.

** Yearly Dues: $5.00 per member.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like further information about the Preakness Hospital Auxiliary,

Contact: Suzanne McEvoy 973-585-2161 [email protected]

During the Month of December, Preakness Healthcare Center recognized over 400 of its employees and recent retirees for their years of service to the residents of Preakness Healthcare Center. Special luncheons and festivities were coordinated to celebrate the dedication they continue to display each day. Along with the celebration of the 90th Anniversary, a slide show presentation was created and shared with the employees to reminisce and remind the employees how much Preakness Healthcare Center has evolved through the years.

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35 Years +

Randy Crawley

Camille Thompson

Joan Beamon

Joaquin Ramos

Ruth McKoy

Tyrone Buggs

30 Years +

John Bradley

Zaida Barreto

Saraheretta Lowery

Tsegai Ghebreyohannes

Dee Cee Peters

Hattie Maggette

Elizabeth Velez

Ivette Sanchez

Federico Galindez

Carlos Rondon

Isabel Villarini

Murine Nugent

Michael Evans

Jessy Varghese

Dianna Howey-Kearns

Daisy Agosto

Maria Rangel

25 Years +

Mariamma John

Darlene Ruffin

Lisa Porter

Eriberto Cuevas

Priscila Collazo

Peggy Ramos

Kevin Kurnath

Aziebe Aberha

Joey Ramos

Sharon Link

Ibelise Grullon

Wilfredo Oscanoa

Paul Potoczak

Clarence Turner III

Hussain Nazrul

Maria Nadres

Sherry Turner

Theresa Williams

Thomas Kearns

Ruth Badillo

Deric Drakeford

Julio DeJesus

Diana Morris

Marietta Codilla

Honorina Tolome

Soila Coleman

Esperanza Tellez

Leonora Livingston

Jose Mendez

Iris Rodriguez

Norman Hooper

Gregory Knoll

Samuel Correa

Andrea Moya

Kharen Edwards

Deborah Reels

Liwanag Palma

Ana Cudia

Jorge Apaza

Alan Sucaldito

Anthony Sangster

Carolene Brown

Angela Duncan

Marisol Guirales

Jasmine Henry

Patricia Evans

Jose Ramos

Deborah Ramos

Sharon Clarke

Tsega Ghebreyohannes

Marika Golaub

Sherri Moultrie

April Singletary

Juan Hartkopf

Jose Soto

20 years +

Novlett Nicholson

Delois Staton

Maria Colatarci

Martha Mendoz

Mariel Pastoriza

Karen Lockerage

Husam Abaza

Marcia Dowman

Evelyn Mayo

Miguel Ruiz

Presco Tilos

Melinda McGriff

Toi Bayne

Cynthia McFarland

Tammy Lopresti Studnitzer

Georgian Maylor

Giovanni Robinson

Robert Bontatibus

Wykena Green

Vincent Latona

Santos Ramos

Rudean Briggs

William Denny

Lakisha Hamm

Pamella Gordon

Michael Squeeze

Elaine Rogozinski

Cynthia Sarabia

Zita Gocela

Barbara Cohen

Diane Weil

Eugeino Maldonado

Julie Mercado

Annie Perez

Jose Yeye

Allen Lane

Karen Bertan

Thomas Gorman

Victor Zarate

Joanne McLaughlin

Alina Zalenski

Preakness Healthcare Center Years of Service Recognition 2019

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20 years +

continued

Kristina Lundquist

DavoneAbrams

Summer Ivy

Aleyamma John

Lilly Lennox

Wallace Ribeiro

Juan Soto

James Allen

Guy Williams

Lamar Davis

Lakeyma Williams

Josephine Mojica

Amrit Grover

Tara Kadlur

Frances Torresola

Felix Plaza

Eugenio Staplar

Zsuzsanna Turi

Betty Mullings

Panniza Sherman

Ashanti Hall

Rockima English

Francine Wood

Latinya Sinclair

15 years +

Lucy Gambino

Jolene Cozzolongo

Mieoshie Gillian

Yadira Hernandez

Mery Ghiorzo- Valdelomar

Hamy Lamberty

Marie S. Georges

Denise Collins

Ja’quay Plumer

Lucinda Corrado

Daniel Nasulme

Monique Wade

Carmen Sarabria

Joyce Saint Jean

Ivanilde Riberio

Andrea Sicolo

Terry Akridge

Latonda Chambers

Kristina Perez

Belisario Correa

Magda Robinson

Sarah Myers

Cynthia Williams

Sonia Jones

Kenneth Urgo

Gladys Steven

Adelaida Fernandes

Yolette Malivert

Rocco Luisi

Luis Espinosa

Marie Glemaud

Daphne Bramble

Jeannette Chaitow

Paul Agrusti

Sonia Mina

Fabian Morgan

Yuberki Asencio

Danuta Jurgowska

Laurina Lopes

Flor Ortiz-Cahill

Ilsa Schultz

Marie Cherestal

Maxine Baker

Victoria Pipkin

Rosalia Arias

Diane Vollenweider

Quishe Elliot

Jorge Papaleo

Shahal Uddin

Marie Simon

Alex Bachkhaz

Joaquin Rivera

Mohammad Ishak

Angela Richards

John Alston

Nakeem James

Enrique Sangama

Jestina Jallah

Philippine Ngoma

Ivonne Rodriguez

Hiram Vazquez

Lisa Moise

Marcia May

Deshon Brisbon

Joymie Castillon

Lisandro Perez

Robin McQueen

Patricia Craig

Nathalie Meme

Sergio Pajuelo

Gregory Tolome

Margie Wilkins

Ana Ortiz

Sylvia Davis

Sherron Jones

Dawn Heimall

Ena Morales

Reyna Albarado

Ingrid Guy

Elsy Ramos

Nelida Rosa

Dorrette Graham

Rosa Lazo

Anna Szaflaski

Roseanne Foster

Agustina Garcia

Robin Pollard

Dr. Magda Eraiba

Thomas Williamson

Editha Caliolio

Beatrice Oji

Laura Ortez

Frank Irizarry

Marcia Brown

Luz Henao

Marie Jackson

Suzanne McEvoy

Torrey Chandler

Cristina Hucalla

Vashonna Jackson

Marie Lenard

Leoncio Simbajon

Luis Estorque

Michael Katz

10 Years +

Silvia Brand

Aleen Actable

Jenese Dixon

Theresa Elliot

Carline Auguste

John Okum

Nedia Crawford

Lakeisha Brown

Clarence Mosley

Natalie Ortiz

Rafael Diaz

Julia Malqui


10 years +

continued

Ann Lin Thornton

Shannon Mulhern

Georgia Valois

MaCarmela Serrano-Swing

Beth Kleinhenz

Marion Villanueva

Linda Maggio

Viviene Halasan

Beata Sokolska

Edith Pierre

Ferris Williams

Fernande Corriolan

Contranice Johnson

Jean Vilceus

Yolanda Kellam

Vernica Garnett

Delia McGrath

Juliette Melse

Nelly Flor Alindada

Michael Ankomah

Ivana Haler

Lisandro Perez, Jr.

Maria Gomez

Patricia LaRocca

Joan Morris

Jocelyne Sylvestre

Karen Davis

Agustin Sanchez

Dianne Grant

Marie Laurent

Mark DeLos Santos

Elizabeth Ansong

Ronaldo Pineda

Marina Romero

Lola Holton

Qiayama Cooke

Jenny Gonzalez

Gabrielle Mitchell

Mary Koman

Grazia Dattilo

Joan Derramas

Grace Dehaart

Nicole Clarkson

Byron Soto

Nyesha Brimley

Julie Tesauro

Irina Kostina

Valerie Oropilla

Jenny Smith

5 Years +

Daniel Pagan

Fred Schwaner

Lisa Scordo

Eduardo Aroca

Natalie Cruz

Angeleta Bailey

Rocio Navarro

Marlyn Chacko

Ofelia Blewitt

Marlene Williams

Mercedes Rescalbo

Edith Ortiz

Raymundo Tibayan, Jr.

Enriqueta Luna

Claudia Rivera

Nidja Archibal

Miriam DeJesus

Candace Hunt

Patrick Kuiken

Joel Merino

Jawan Snowden

Lakesha Lampley

Khiry Wright

Sherene Gray

Jecori Howie

Marlene Seville

Yolanda Cepeda

Renee Arias

Anita Herrera

Mario Lusma

Martha Gros

Alicia Barrett

Sharon Mclean

Anthony Escobar

Mary Ruffilo

Elijah Pompey

Kellie Stevenson

Azucena Cruz

Elizabeth Massari

Carmedia Pertuz

Lakia Montgomery

Suzette Afflick

Paul Smith

Jacqueline Babitz

Shonnette Laylor

Tamara Dobson

Laquisha Foreman

Joan McDonald

Ruby Zapata

Queshetta Ruffin

Hasumati Patel

Virginia Eagler

Canvas Alexander

Tanisha Burrell

Ali Kashoga

Gordana Anevski

Ana Farrell

Fritzie Thornton

Devon Augustin

Rochelle Maggette

Natasha Sinclair

Frances Reynolds

Elloeen Taylor

Christine Pearce

Pamela Coleman

Gerardo Linares

Daredree Manradge

Alejandro Peralta

Iris Thompson

Virginie Dorvil

Karlia Johnson

Christine Parrales

Moshamed Razia

Tracey Nickles

Linda Washington

Athenia Bell

Jingrong Han

Carmen Steals

Adherly Diaz

Lydia David

Hardeep Singh Deol

Carmen Avila

Amanda Miranda

Juan Saavedra

Scott Pinto

Dayjah Brown

Evelyn Lintag

John Reno

Ettore Turano

Adrian Castaneda

Andrea Coley

Yesenia Pena

Svetiana Petrovska

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5 years +

continued

Zhereny Gonzales

Nurun Begum

Luse Davilus

Samantha Durham

Marc Georges

Khash Hakhamaneshi

Matthew Kearns

Ermana Melse

Shamaya Miller

Imaani Beauvais

Michele Borger

Marvette Reid

Jary Martinez-Morris

Daisy Miller

Daniel Asare

Leslie Carthins

Guy DePhillips

Tawanda Harrison

Altrinese McCaskill

Laura Miele

Sean Pinto

Fontella Howie

Zulie Gonzalez

Rafayet Ahmed

Kashema Blair

Timothy Koc

Leslie McCallum

Ana Serrano- Albarran

Natalee Porter


35 + Years of Service! (Above L to R) T. Buggs, C. Thomp-

son, J. Beamon, & R. McKoy (Not in photo: R. Crawley & J. Ramos)

Connecting with our Community

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Papermill Playhouse Trip - Residents

enjoy one of the five performances we will be

attending during the 2019-2020 season.

The Big “M” - Residents enjoy an evening out of

horse racing The Meadowlands Racetrack in East

Rutherford.

Holiday Caroling - Lincoln Park Cub Scouts

Pack 143 made their annual visit to sing and

spread some holiday cheer.

Enrique Sangama Mental Health Administrator

Recognized by the Passaic

County Freeholders during

Hispanic Heritage Month

Like many who enter the United States as immigrants, there are always stories of hope, adventure and progress. This American adven-ture begins when Enrique Sangama, Preakness Healthcare Center’s Mental Health Administrator, immigrated to Paterson, NJ in 1989. His parents and sister left their native Lima, Peru to come to the United States.

At the age of sixteen, he began his American education in the ESL pro-gram at Eastside High School. As an “Eastside Ghost” in the graduating class of 1991, Enrique chose to continue his higher education at Montclair State University, where he pursued a degree in Public Health. Due to challenges of understanding the English language fully, and working full time, it prolonged the completion of his degree. Following graduation and receiving his Bachelor’s degree nearly 10 years later, he accepted employment with Preakness Healthcare Center, where he served as a Recreation Therapist to the “Pathway” Special Care Behavior Unit. He was excited to also volunteer his time and services as an EMT with the Passaic County Sherriff’s Department. Enrique was soon promoted to serve as a Recrea-tion Supervisor, which allowed his time to focus on a population of residents who are often misunderstood, those living with mental illness.

Enrique has been a dedicated employee to Passaic County and Preakness Healthcare Center since 2003. Through hands on work experience and his desire to further succeed in the healthcare field, Enrique attends Caldwell University, where he is completing his Master degree as a Behavior Analyst. In 2012, he began his position as the Mental Health Administrator for Preakness Healthcare Center. He currently oversees the daily functions of the Pathway Behavioral Health and Plaza West Mental Health Units.

Congratulations, Enrique, for your hard work and contributions to the residents of Preakness Healthcare Center!

Volunteering

at

Preakness

Healthcare

Center!

Opportunities include:

* Assist with transporting resident to/from hair

salon, rehabilitation services, and recreation events. * 1:1 friendly visits. * Read to residents. * lay a musical instrument or sing . * Play card or board games. * Assistance with Bingo. * Pet Therapy Visits . * Preakness Hospital Auxiliary - Volunteer/Fundraising organization for PHCC

* Preakness Hospital Auxiliary Shop - assist residents with on-site shopping experience. * Enrich the quality of life of the residents through daily leisure activities. * Pastoral Care assist with Church Services.

* Volunteen/ High School Program (ages 14 and older) available.

* Community Organizations & Groups are welcome.*

For more information or questions, kindly contact:

Suzanne McEvoy Director of Volunteers and Community Outreach

973-585-2161 [email protected]

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Administration

Executive Director Lucinda Corrado [email protected] 973-585-2169

Assistant Executive Director Dr. Geoffrey Mugalo [email protected] 974-585-2113

Director of Business Office 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 Director / 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

Additional 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 [email protected] 973-585-2103

Human Resources Damaris Solomon [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

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For the sixth consecutive year, Preakness Healthcare Center is home to the “Excellence In Care Award” for 2019 as selected by LeadingAge New Jersey, the statewide association of not-for-profit senior care organizations. It is dedicated to advancing quality aging services in New Jersey through advo-cacy, education, and fellowship.

Tsegai Ghebreyohannes, Omnibus Bus Operator, r eceived this year’s honor for his selfless dedication to the residents of Preakness Healthcare Center.

Tsegai applied for a position working for Preakness Healthcare Center as a stock clerk with the Central Supply department in 1987. He learned the skills, showed his worth and proved he belonged. Within his 1st year of employment, he was offered an opportunity to obtain a CDL License and work as a bus opera-tor for Preakness Healthcare Center. This gave him a chance to interact more with the residents of the facility and escort them on trips throughout the community. Through the years, Tsegai has been a cheering buddy at baseball games, dance partner on the Spirit of NJ luncheon cruise, personal tour guide at the jer-sey shore, all while getting the residents from Point A to Point B. Every detail is important to him including the safety and comfort of the residents during their travel experience. He has never had an accident. The most important detail is putting a smile on the faces of the residents and becoming a part of their experiences. Tsegai also can be found playing pool in the game room with the residents, serving food and beverages at resident events or providing a listening ear when a resident is having a tough day. What is Tsegai’s job title? An Omnibus Operator? Not quite. He is Preakness Healthcare Center’s most valuable player!

He received this award amongst 200+ guests at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake in West Windsor, NJ on December 4, 2019. Congratulations!

Tsegai was also honored at the Preakness Healthcare Center 90th Anniversary Gala on December 9, 2019 by the Passaic County Freeholder’s with a proclamation.

A Legacy of Caring S ince 1929

Easter Dinner

Sunday, April 12, 2020

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED NO LATER than Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Reservations will be accepted beginning March 2 2 2 .

Please reserve early as space is limited.

Dinner will be served at 2 seatings in the

Main Dining Room:

Seating I: 12 - 1:30PM

Seating II: 2 - 3:30PM

As a courtesy, please arrive on time. Thank you.


MENU:

Soup du jour,

Virginia Ham, Candied

Sweet Potatoes, Normandy

Blend Vegetables, Carrot Cake

& Cheesecake,

Assorted Beverages

(Alternate Fish or Turkey entr es

available by request only.)

Open to all Preakness Healthcare Center residents

with up to 4 complimentary guests.

**Additional guests are asked to make a donation to the Preakness Hospital Auxiliary in support of special events for the residents.**

Please indicate your name & phone number, the name of the resident,

the of guests, which seating and any special requests you may have.

To reserve, please contact: Suzanne McEvoy

Director of Volunteers and Community Outreach 973 585-2161 - [email protected]

The Preakness

Legacy Continues! Preakness Healthcare Center honored six years in a row with the 2 19 Excellence in Care Award from Leading Age New Jersey!

Proclamation Recognition for Tsegai

(l to r)

Freeholder Lazzara, Executive Director, L. Corrado, T. Ghebreyohannes, Freeholder Duffy, Freeholder Lepore

Preakness Healthcare

Center “Excellence in Care” Award

recipients 2014 - 2019

(l to r) J. Yeye, T. Sangster, T. Ghebreyohannes,

T. Buggs, S. McEvoy, L. Davis, D. Brisbon (not in

photo: F. Morgan)

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