Last Updated on August 14, 2022
Below is the list of reoccurring topics, of interest, I have taken the responsibility to maintain and update periodically or when timely. I submit them after first sending them to Managers to alter or add before re-submitting them to reappear in the Sunburst or our website.
1. Need Something Fixed or Repaired? Updated General Services contact instructions are on our website, with the current hours under General Services Communications. Push *1 on any common area courtesy phone to immediately reach Security. Address your labels precisely when ordering online, including building names. The EMNS AlertMedia origin phone number is 410-632-6424, which will call residents. The Alert Line number for residents to call to monitor Campus emergencies.is 410-314-7944. EMNS stands for Emergency Mass Notification System.
2. Reoccurring Opportunities for Voicing Concerns: Found listed under Campus Info>Getting Things Done and Getting Started. The Council Communication Form icon on our website can be used at any time to alert the Council to a problem. Also, the Administration is welcoming comments, and to send them to ccifeedback@erickson.com.
3. Resident Directory Info: The latest printed version, July, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory is on My Erickson, which is password protected. Changes should be directed to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230. Residents will be automatically included in the E-directory, to opt out you must contact CR. To join My Erickson, contact CR.
4. CCI Website ccicharlestown.org: Residents’ Council Election info for 8/3 is posted complete with photos and bios of the Candidates. Hope is creating a team of residents to assist other residents with the use of computers, those interested in helping can reach out to her. The File of Life info and instructions have been updated under Health & Fitness and New Member/Care Path packets, including forms able to print. Questions or suggestions for the website may be submitted on the Home Page.
5. Benevolent Care Fund (BCF): Treasure Sale, Treasure Sale, Treasure Sale is next week, 7/28-30! Residents can bring their families to shop on Thursday from 12-2 PM. Vaccination cards are not required, but masks are! Seasonal Pop-Up Sales are available for clubs to sell their items for BCF. The most recent was 6/24, which raised $2030 for BCF. The date of the next one is 9/23 at the Fireside area. The Channel 972 Telethon will be on Thursday, 9/22 with a new theme.
6. Community Resources: New CR volunteer coordinator, Allison Chlada, was introduced in July’s Sunburst. Volunteers are needed, contact Allison at CR. The Clubs and Groups listing is complete and is on MyErickson (ME). Council Committees are urged to ask their members and others to add photos to their ME profiles. This is supported by the Res. Life Committee with an eye on our 40th Anniversary next year. The CCI website has directions for this under “Tech Help”. The File of Life Form is available on ME under the Forms icon. Fruits of Our Labor is scheduled for 9/9 and look for the meeting of Clubs/Groups in the Auditorium on August 16 for sign-up and setup instructions.
7. Medical Center: Masks are required at the Medical Center, in all healthcare situations, and inside Continuing Care. Dean asked us on Channel 972 to please complete the CMS Surveys, sent by Medicare, regarding recent visits to our Medical Center. Get your Annual Wellness visit. Sign up for the Care Path Program, even though you may have your doctor off-campus, in case of emergencies. Check Continuing Care visitation restrictions before you go to Wilton Overlook or Caton Woods.
8. Move-out Process at End of Life: Found permanently on our website in the area. An updated article, including the need for an “Authorization for Entry to Living Unit” form, was approved by Finance and was published in the April Sunburst. A similar Transition Process article was in the November Sunburst and is posted on our resident website.
9. Housekeeping is suffering from staff shortages and asks us to be patient while HR seeks help. Home Support Services lost Casey Jaeckle, but welcomes Kristen Aybar as their new Manager. They want to remind residents that they can help with laundry, pet care, and meal delivery services, among the many other services offered as shown on our website under Home Support.
Extras: Mask restrictions on Staff have been eased except for Medical Facilities. Security asks residents to update their File of Life Form in the red pouch on refrigerators, including your DNR or MOLST. Blank forms can be printed off ME. Greg Johnson is requesting bike owners to register for permits; forms were distributed to your door. Security is imploring us to wear Pendants for our safety. Name tags are helpful for all to know who we are and in case of emergencies.
Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee