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Spotlight Staff
AHRC's New Referral and Information Staff! | |
AHRC's Public Information Department is excited to welcome four new employees, all from within the organization, to AHRC's new Referral and Information Center or "RIC" that is located on the 11th floor of 83 Maiden Lane!
Welcome Racquel Almonte, former ADS staff, Onome Edemirukaye, former EBS staff, Nudedrose Guirand, former ADS staff, and Carmen Arlequin, former Family & Clinical Services staff. Congratulations and good luck on your new endeavors here at AHRC! See article to te right for more information on the new RIC! | |
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Fun Facts!
Top 6 great summer places you can visit and--as long as you can find a cheap flight--avoid breaking the bank.
1. Crete
2. Trinidad and Tobago
3. Fort Lauderdale
4. Myrtle Beach
5. Lisbon
6. Yellowstone
For a full report, click HERE.
Wisdom from Another...
Submitted by Robert Peters, Director of Nursing, AHRC Adult Day Services
We Just Don't Know
When we think that something is going to bring us pleasure, we don't know what's really going to happen.
When we think something is going to give us misery, we don't know.
Letting there be room for not knowing is the most important thing of all.
We try to do what we think is going to help.
But we don't know.
We never know if we're going to fall flat or sit up tall.
When there's a big disappointment, we don't know if that's the end of the story.
It may be just the beginning of a great adventure.
Life is like that.
We don't know anything.
We call something bad; we call it good.
But really we just don't know.
Pema Chodron | |
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Final Thoughts... | |
"Typically women need to cut down on how many words they use and men need to increase the number they are willing to listen to." --Unknown
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Facts Friday
July 8, 2011 |
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AHRC Announcements
Letterhead Available in Microsoft Word Document
AHRC letterhead is now available in a Microsoft Word document. If you would like to access a copy, visit AHRC's Intranet Portal, click on Departmental Portals, Public Information. The document is titled, AHRC_letterhead_2011 MS Word. If you need further assistance, contact Kate.mammolito@ahrcnyc.org or call 212.780.2599.
Access Community Health Center's Dental Facilities Are Open!
Now scheduling appointments!
Access' brand new dental facilities are an exciting addition to the extensive medical services. Early morning and evening hours for added convenience.
Almost all insurance plans accepted, in addition to Medicaid and Medicare.
You or a family member without insurance? Please ask us about the sliding-fee scale.You can also see Access for medical services as a walk-in patient!
Please call 212.895.3410 for an appointment!
Access Community Health Center
83 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10038
212-895-3410 |
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AHRC Highlight
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(Pictured: AHRC RIC staff, Racquel Almonte, Onome Edemirukayo, Nudedrose Couirand, Luis Martinez, and Hernan Amorini. Not pictured: Carmen Arlequin.) |
AHRC to Launch Its Referral and Information Center or "RIC"
As announced, AHRC is implementing a new computer system to becalled Evolve, which will maintain one complete electronic record for each individual that we serve. To learn more about this project, please review the communication posted on the "Evolve Project" tab of our intranet site (http://home.ahrcnyc.org/). We will guide everyone through the changes that are expected throughout the system's development. We are very excited to announce the first change in the way we do business now!
Beginning August 1, 2011, instead of referrals to AHRC being handled directly through individual departments or through what has been called the Central Referral/Intake unit; we will be centralizing this process and launching AHRC's Referral and Information Center (RIC). This will simplify how we introduce individuals to all of our programs and will offer one resource for information to families and professionals.
RIC staff will be the starting point of contact for individuals interested in AHRC programs. When families or professionals reach out directly to programs of departments, they will be welcomed to AHRC and then transferred to the RIC for the initial referral and information processing.
Based on an individual's needs and interests, RIC staff will introduce families and professionals referring individuals tothe full array of services that AHRC has to offer to new individuals, as well as to those already being served and desirous of additional services.
Up until now, individuals could enter our service system or make a referral through a specific department or through the Central Intake unit. Now, individuals being referred for services will call the RIC or be transferred to the RIC to begin the referral and information process. This change will provide families, professionals and AHRC staff with:
- One resource for information on AHRC services and supports
- One contact number for all referrals (to be distributed in July)
- Simplified application process: basic information (ex: demographics, service needs, evaluations) will only be asked for once and shared between appropriate departments
- Ensure data integrity: making sure that individuals are only entered into the Evolve database once with all relevant stored in one record that will be available to all appropriate program staff
- Expert knowledge of services available throughout AHRC, not only those one department may be knowledgeable about
While the RIC will begin to operate in August of 2011 using standard paper processes, the Evolve system will eventually allow for electronic management - data entry and tracking - of all AHRC program referrals.
The RIC will be meeting with each department over the next two weeks to plan how this process will be best implemented in that specific department.
Prior to August 1st, we will provide you with contact names, phone numbers, and other details you will need to better assist families. Beginning in August when an individual interested in obtaining services calls you directly - new individuals to AHRC as well as those already being served who are interested in obtaining additional services -you will assist him or her in contacting the RIC.
We will continue to keep you informed of changes throughout the development of our new Evolve system. More to be announced as we move forward! |
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OED Department Updates
Escape the City this Summer with AHRC Member's Savings! Visit http://mygroup.dorneypark.com Enter Promo Code: AHRC2011 Six Flags Great Adventure Purchase tickets on-line at a discounted rate. Use this special website ticket LINK. Username: ahrcga Password: SixFlag1 (Password is Numeric & Case Sensitive) The link is also located on the Human Resources Portal |
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AHRC Staff News
- AHRC's Adult Day Services Bronx TBI would like to congratulate Tashena Johnson, Administrative Assistant, on the birth of a beautiful baby girl this June 26, 2011! Jaylah Browne weighed in at 8lbs & measured 19 ¾ inches. Best wishes Tashena!
- AHRC Howard Haber staff would like to warmly welcome back Principal, Diana Rich to school. Diana was on maternity leave after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, Madeline, this year.
By Julia Hunt, Assistant Director, AHRC Residential Services
Susan Regan sadly passed away on June 26, 2011. Susie lived and worked with AHRC for many years. She first moved into the Fordham Apartments in 1989 where she lived independently with little support from staff. During this time Susan also worked full time as an Administrative Assistant for the Residential Department. She loved visiting museums and art shows and spent a lot of her free time painting, sculpting and writing. She even wrote a science fiction book! Susan was very talented and artistic!
In 2005, Susan required more assistance due to health concerns. She moved to the Fairfield Apartments but continued to work and travel independently until 2008. Despite having dialysis three times a week which limited her abilities to participate in many things, Susan always maintained a positive attitude. She continued to create her artwork, write, and initiate many of her own activities within the apartment to fill her days.
Susan understood her limits but did not accept them and continuously astounded staff on a regular basis. She will be greatly missed by her peers, residential staff and her colleagues at AHRC. Rest in peace Susan. |
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