The Bethlen Home Messenger, 1991-1992 (1-4. szám)
1992-09-01 / 4. szám
^Roaming ^Reporter by Resident Olga Szabo Congratulations to our Nurses Aide Lori Gross and her husband. They are expecting their first child. Also, we are awaiting Janet McClausin to go anytime now. We wish them both much joy and happiness. Susan McGeary, who works in our Housekeeping Department, recently had a boy. She and her hubby visited recently to show off their new addition. He’s a real cutie pie. Congratulations to you both, may he bring you much joy! Special get-well notes to two of our Nurses Aides, April Boske and Barbara Biss, who have been off work due to illness. Barb is currently helping out on daylight shift. You will find her in almost any department now. Wishes for a speedy recovery to you both. Resident Marie Homrocky is back in the swing of things again after being in the hospital for nine days and having surgery. We’re happy to see her smiling face once more. Resident Ella Fodoand her family recently celebrated their 31 st family reunion, which was held in Oak Hollow Park in Irwin. Ella tells us they had relatives traveling from Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Delaware and Pennsylvania to join in on the fun. Congratulations to Jody West, our Physical Therapist, who recently made a trip down the aisle on August 8th. Jody gave us a hint that they were honeymooning in the New England states. So tell us, Jody, were you able to wear any of the items that the care plan team got you for your honeymoon?? We hear it was some special nightwear!! Congratulations to you and your hubby. We wish you many years of happiness. Congratulations are once again in order for Nurses Aide Barbara Biss and her husband Glenn. We hear you will beexpecting anotheraddition toyourfamily. Best wishes to you both! Jfrom ti]e director ffif pursing by Jane Eicher October is National Liver Awareness Month. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has madeawareness of bloodborne pathogens mandatory for the health care industry. Bloodborne pathogens are very small organisms (mostly viruses, but also some bacteria and parasites) that can cause diseases when they get in your blood. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) isonethat passes the greatest infectious disease risk to the health care worker. Although HIV (human immuniodeficiency virus), which causes AIDS, is more often in the public spotlight, job related Hepatitis B virus infections occur much more often than job related HIV infections among health care workers. The Hepatitis B virus causes Hepatitis B, which is an inflammation of the liver. An incubation period of 45 to 160 days usually precedes the onset of symptoms. Some people experience very mild or no symptoms, while 25% to 35% experience more severe illness. Approximately 20% of people with the severe illness require hospitalization. Chronic infection can occur in 6% to 10% of infected adults and can result in acute and chronic Hepatitis, Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer. The Hepatitis B virus is only transmitted by contact with blood or blood contaminated body fluids in the work place. All employees and volunteers at Bethlen Home have received training in identifying possible situations in which the virus can be transmitted and how to protect themselves from possible contamination. The Bethlen Home has adopted Universal Precautions as a means of protection. Universal Precautions include good hand washing and the use of the appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid excessive contact with blood or blood contaminated body fluids. All employees have been offered the Hepatitis B Vaccine. Vaccination is not mandatory by the new OSHA regulations, but it is strongly urged that all exposed employees receive the vaccine. The vaccine is given in three injections over a six month period of time and is 85% to 97% effective in healthy adults. It is comforting to know that a serious illness such as hepatitis can be prevented with a few simple procedures such as handwashing and the use of a safe vaccine. The Bethlen Home is also fortunate that the staff and the residents have never experienced an outbreak of hepatitis.
