The Bethlen Home Messenger, 1996 (1-3. szám)
1996-09-01 / 3. szám
^ctífrtttj pítgljítgijts BETHLEN HOME PHILOSOPHY OF CARE Bethlen Home is not only to staff and operate an up to date nursing home, but our services should reflect a philosophy of care. We believe that each person is special, a unique being, created by the Almighty God as the object of His personal love. This life is worthy of respect and dignity in all stages, from conception to death, and entitled to quality care to the whole person, body, mind and soul. Providing compassionate care, our services are accountable to strive for excellence in performance, adhering to the professional and regulatory standards. We believe that a healing ministry has to acknowledge sickness, suffering, and death as occasions of experiencing God. In these moments we strive to offer hope, healing and comfort. Human life is precious and should be preserved whenever possible, and death is the prelude to eternal life. We believe that a "team approach" will promote excellence in performance, in that all who render services deserve to be treated with respect for their own personal worth and dignity. Those of us in managerial positions have the obligation to provide staff with opportunities for professional and personal achievements, job security with fair compensation and good working conditions. 'WE ARE DOERS OF THE WORD" James 1:22 facial §&zxbxzz From the desk of Pat Armel, Social Service: During the last several years great strides have been made in reducing the number of Residents who are restrained. We now know that restraints are seldom needed and for limited use. We instead apply creative alternatives to safeguarding our Residents' safety and health. On September 20 at 2 p.m., there will be a Family Support Group Meeting on the "Use of Restraints". Everyone is "Welcome to attend". A film will be shown with a discussion following. MAXIMIZING OUR MOTTO OF THE BETHLEN HOME “We are doers of the word" James 1:22 Question:What is our uniqueness when we advertise in the Yellow Pages, newspaper, newsletters, etc.? Because mottos can be tricky, I have researched several, i.e.: "The friendliest Nursing Home in town," then again, "Friendlier than the friendliest," or "We are not just friendly, we're family". How can our motto avoid debatable superlatives or absurd claims? 1. We have to decide what we want to promise; caring, warm and friendly are worthy ad words. Should we promise more than friendliness? 2. We have to be sure we can deliver what our motto promises. Will the visitors' experiences match its claim? If we describe ourselves as "We are doers of the Word" we have a lot to live up to! 3. Our motto should reflect our mission statement. When visitors are driving on Kalassay Drive to our Nursing Home, there is no indication of our mission. Thus we should build our mission statement first and its motto second. Our motto is: "We are doers of the Word". This says that we begin with Jesus Christ. He has called us to be God's people. Because of Christ we care for one another, like a family, and reach out to share Christ with the community. If we are rooted in God's word, then we are serving in God's world. 4. Do we know our target? Is our motto designed to attract first time visitors? God is giving us a great commitment to the Great Commission. Let everybody know the priority of our Nursing Home: to be loyal to the Scriptures and the Reformed Faith, which describes the Presbyterian emphasis. 5. To be creative and concise, the motto may appeal to many people. Brevity helps our members and potential members to remember a motto. "We are doers of the Word" and we are building toward the 21 st Century, reaching out with God's love. Mottos can help communicate with the community what our services are about. When we communicate well, mottos also remind people of the distinctiveness to which our Nursing Home sees itself called.
