Community Connections          July  2011 

 

Northeast Missouri Area Health Education Center 

Phone 660.665.6404     Fax 660.665.6439     Toll free 1.877.303.2938 

Visit our website at: www.nemoahec.org 

 

NEMO AHEC  Staff 

Michelle Mollick, Executive Director

Dinah Coles, Office Manager

Becky Dawson, Health Education Coordinator

Nancy Johnson, Health Education Assistant

MAHEC logo blue

Board Members

Janice Clark Young, Ed. D  

Barb Primm, BSN, RN

Tanya Taylor, BS

Audrey Gough, BSN

Leanna Leake, FNP

 

NEMO AHEC serves these 21 highlighted counties:

 

map 

MAHEC Mission

To enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventative care, by growing and supporting Missouri's healthcare workforce.What action, if any, do you       

UPCOMING EVENT:

Healthcare Reform  - The Impact of Misunderstandings

Monday 8/22/11 - 6:00-7:30pm

El Kadir Shrine Club, Kirksville

 

As health care reform is implemented, it is important for Missourians to understand what to expect. The Cover Missouri team is traveling across Missouri to talk about what is in the health care reform law and how it may impact individuals, families, and businesses in our state.   A non-partisan presentation will take place August 22nd in Kirksville and is structured to allow for ample Q&A from the local community.  

 

Learning Objectives:

1) Better understanding of the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact Missourians

2) Discuss the implementation of the law both in the state and the nation

3) Learn the most common misconceptions of the health reform law in Missouri - and how to correct that misinformation

4) Ask your questions - get clear on how the law will affect your work and health

 

There is no cost to attend, however please register in advance to assure seating.  Contact Laura Gruber at 785-1153 or Laura_Gruber@chs.net

 

Cover Missouri is a project to promote quality, affordable health care coverage for every Missourian. This effort tries to help Missourians understand and improve the health care system and is supported by the Missouri Foundation for Health.

HIPAA/OSHA Seminar reduces burden for health agencies

Undergraduate students considering a health career often seek opportunities to job shadow or volunteer in a health agency.  Well-meaning as they are, they seldom recognize the disruption that their presence may cause administrative and human resource personnel. 

 

NEMO AHEC offers a 2-hour seminar and screening process that aims to reduce this burden to health serving agencies.  AHEC requires student participants to submit personal information, provide proof of immunization, and participate in training about the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and occupational standards for bloodborne pathogen safety.  

 

Additionally, students must commit to a stringent dress code/ appearance policy and shadowing etiquette standards.  To learn more about scheduling or attending a training session, call NEMO AHEC toll free at 1-877-303-2938 or 665-6404.
 students

 

Links

NEMO AHEC

Missouri AHEC

Health Literacy Missouri

A.T. Still University Aging Program 

Embraces NEMO Community

On April 1, 2011, on the A.T. Still University (ATSU) Kirksville Campus, the ATSU Aging Program expanded by reaching out to the community.  In cooperation with NEMO AHEC, ATSU hosted an informational meeting  bringing together those interested in issues relating to the care of elders.  The twenty-four attendees represented nursing homes, universities, government, health professional students, and agencies serving the aging population through home care and outreach services.

  

Janet Head, Ed.D., Kirksville Campus Director of Aging Program, stated, "These attendees have insight that is valuable to the University and its student population, so we want to capture their insight."  Part of the discussion answered the question: "What do young healthcare providers need to know when working with elderly patients?"  The comments fell into three categories: 

1)   Philosophy about elders - Be careful not to stereotype "seniors"; be sensitive to the terms "seniors" and "elders"; and take time to listen to the people regardless of their age. 

 2)   Knowledge - Medications for elders; mandated responsibilities; and how to communicate with those who have disabilities related to aging. 

 3)   Medical profession - how to focus on the quality of life, not just a job. 

 

Other topics included general concerns centering around elderly in North Missouri, student volunteers, and creating a networking group that can bridge community, providers and education.

 

 

 

 

 

elderly on computer



Elder-focused Community advisory group dubbed "CARE" 

A community advisory network for the ATSU Aging Project recently met to begin collaborating on areas of interest regarding the quality of life of the elderly in NEMO.  Officially named Community Alliance: Resources for Elders (CARE), the group desires to generate services for the elderly and expand health profession students' interaction with elders and their advocates.

 

Some of the ways the members will provide input to ATSU include:  

1. Answering surveys initiated by the ATSU Aging Program; 

2. Sharing ATSU Aging Program opportunities with staff, directors, and clients;     

3. Hosting students for short "shadowing experiences"; 

4. Offering volunteer opportunities for students;   

5. Co-planning service-learning projects that engages health professions' students;   

6. Sharing literature about the agencies, services, and/or clients with the ATSU Aging Program faculty and staff;  and 

7. Participating in on-campus lectures, round-table discussions.

 

We  welcome the following to the  ATSU  Aging Project  Community  Alliance: Resources for Elders (CARE) and  look forward to working together to improve the connections between the universities, elder-serving agencies and consumers.

Valerie Bair, Director of Nursing, Knox Co. Nursing Home District, Edina 

Linnette Baker, Administrator, Twin Pines Adult Care Center, Kirksville 

Debbie Blessing, Adult Protective & Com Supvr., MO Dept of Health & Sr. Services., Kirksville 

Douglas Brown, Executive Director,  Kirksville Housing Authority, Kirksville 

Stephanie Byrum, Executive Director, Hospice of NEMO,   Kirksville 

Debbie Cain, Administrator, LaPlata Nursing Home,   LaPlata 

Baillie Cloyd, Program Advisor for Service & Leadership, TSU SERVE Center, Kirksville 

Joetta Coen, Program Director, Alzheimer's Association Mid-MO Chapter, Columbia 

Carol Cox, Ph.D., Professor, TSU - Health & Exercise Science, Kirksville 

Laura Gruber, Senior Circle Coordinator, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville 

Dwight & Judy Hart, Consumers, Greentop 

Susan Jotte, Regional Ombudsman Coordinator, LTC Ombudsman Program, Brentwood 

Chris Lantz, Ed.D., Chair of Health & Exercise Science, Truman State University, Kirksville 

Kim LeBaron, Director, Victim Support Services, Kirksville 

Bridget Morton, ElderLynk Coordinator, NEMO Rural Health Network, Kirksville 

Teresa Pagliai, Director, NEMO Senior Citizens Services, Kirksville 

David Pfohl, M.D. Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville 

Martha Rowe, Consumer, Kirksville 

Tim Schrage, Administrator, Knox Co. Nursing Home District, Edina 

Carol Scott, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, State Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Jefferson City 

Pat Selby, Director, Heartland RSVP, Kirksville 

Cindi Serfass, Nurse Liaison, Life Care Center of Brookfield, Brookfield 

Stephanie Simpson, Service-Learning Advantage Coordinator, TSU SERVE Center, Kirksville 

Kathy Tallman, Asst. Director of Nursing, Kirksville Manor Care Center, Kirksville 

Pam Windtberg, Executive Director, NEMO Area Agency on Aging, Kirksville 

Glenna Daniels Young, Executive Director, NEMO Rural Health Network, Kirksville 

Mike Young, Administrator, Life Care Center of Brookfield, Brookfield