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Dawn Simon, CNA, 16 yrs.

October: Madge Smith, Housekeeping, 23 yrs.
Helen Okunola, CNA, 10 yrs.

Ability to tolerate longer class times- previously (1 ½ hr. sessions); currently (2 ½ hr. sessions).

80% of students testing achieved a score of foundational (emerging) compared to the 80% last school year achieving a score of entry (beginner).

As our students continue on the road to success, we will make it our mission to aid their individual growth and development. After all, we are a learning community that is committed to providing a positive learning experience to each child.

Upcoming events planned include:

November
Field Museum

December
Museum of Science and Industry
Orland Mall

January
Navy Pier Winter Wonderland

The Case Management Department has been involved in a multitude of projects. We have begun interdisciplinary meetings between families and our medical team in order to discuss updates or concerns regarding their child. These meetings are a great way to keep in touch and give families the assurance that their child is in good care. In addition, we have begun taking pictures and videos of the residents on a regular basis and sending them to their families. Photos and videos provide a view of the residents during activities, class and field trips.

The Harvest Festival Parade continues to be one of our many in-house activities that families, staff and children look forward to. Many of our residents dress up in costume for the day, listen to music and participate in the parade.

The Case Management Department has also been providing and educating families on the new DNR forms.

The children’s coats, hats and gloves are ready for when the Chicago snow hits!

It is hard to believe that Christmas time is just around the corner. Our department is busy as usual providing direct care and following up with the residents’ new and old equipment. To learn how you can help us with the needs for new equipment, go to our Support CHC page. We plan to continue our focus on interdepartmental training to improve the delivery of basic therapy services to the residents. A donation for new equipment would be a welcome gift from Santa, or anyone wanting to give during the holiday season.

In October, our therapy staff celebrated National Physical Therapy Month. We have many planned events to keep the CHC staff involved while providing fun to the residents. Let’s get physical!

We are so excited to be able to provide our residents “RIDE,” a new technology in seating systems. This unique technology provides great comfort and support, especially for those residents with severe muscular-skeletal deformities who are at high risk for pressure sores and require special cushions to give the skin some relief.