June was an exciting month for Forest Hills, with the announcement that the American Health Care Association (AHCA) had recognized us with the Quality Award for "Commitment to Quality" in all service components. As the only community in DC to have all service components awarded (Forest Hills Health Care Center, Assisted Living, and Forest Side Memory Care), we are honored to have received this award. This next year we will focus on achieving even higher levels of quality of care.

Last month we celebrated the Ceca Award winner for May 2016: Congratulations to Elda Mondelus, CNA! Here are some kind words that were shared about Elda:

"Elda is always willing to help anyone who is in need and goes above and beyond to do so. Whenever I need help positioning a patient or getting a patient's lunch/breakfast tray ready, Elda is always willing to help. Thanks for everything you do!!"

"A new resident was so pleased with Elda's care. She said Elda is 'exceptional.' The resident said if you ever need an aide you want to have her ... because she is well organized, knowledgeable and has a lovely personality."

"When a resident was asked which nurse had helped her that morning, the resident remarked that she didn't even realize Elda was a nurse. She knows Elda as her friend and thought Elda came to help her because that's what friends do for each other. To have a patient refer to you as a friend over your job title is heartwarming and something we should all strive for!"

I would also like to note a correction to last month's newsletter: Kayon Brice was our April 2016 Ceca Award winner, not "Kayon Bice" -- our apologies for this misspelling.

Finally, I want to acknowledge Sandy Douglass, our longtime fearless leader, for everything she has done for our community. Thank you, Sandy, you will be missed!

Thank you, as always, to our incredible staff, residents and community for making Forest Hills the home that it is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Savoy, RN, MS, LNHA

Administrator

Forest Hills of DC & Forest Side Memory Care