Last Updated on August 19, 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. A Sunburst posting will be in the September issue. Address your labels precisely when ordering online, including building names. If you receive a misdelivered package, report it to your lobby desk.
2. Reoccurring Opportunities for Voicing Concerns: Found listed under Campus Info>Getting Things Done and Getting Started have been recently updated with new Dining Dept. schedules, etc. 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, August, 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. ccicharlestown.org: New Resident Council results for 2022-23 are posted, complete with photos and Committee Chairs. Both Home Support and Move-out postings have been recently updated. The CCI website has directions to add photos to resident ME profiles under “Tech Help”. 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. Questions or suggestions for the website may be submitted on the Home Page.
5. BCF: The July Treasure Sale brought in $34,125.88, There is a current Floral Reflections display in the Cross Creek showcase and a current 2nd Hand Rose Sale in the Shortline Display Window. September is BCF Month and BCF committee members will be out in the community at informational tables during meal hours. Seasonal Pop-Up Sales are available for clubs to sell their items 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: Volunteers are needed, contact Allison at CR. The Clubs and Groups’ sign-up for the Fruits of Our Labor on 9/9 is ongoing until 8/31. 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”.
7. Medical Center: Masks are required at the Medical Center, in all healthcare situations, and inside Continuing Care. Flu Clinics are announced for September, please be on the lookout for the flu consent form in the mail and follow the directions in the letter. Dean asks us to please complete the CMS Surveys, sent by Medicare, regarding recent visits to our Medical Center. Sign up for the Care Path Program, even though you may have your doctor off-campus, in case of emergencies. Check CC visitation restrictions before you go there. Start to think about Medicare questions you may have for Erickson Advantage, to prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment.
8. Move-out Process at End of Life: Updated and found permanently on our website in the Blog area. An updated article, including the need for an “Authorization for Entry to Living Unit” form, was approved by Finance and will be published in the September Sunburst. A similar Transition Process article was in the November Sunburst and is posted on our resident website.
9. Housekeeping is offering a mattress-flipping service for a small fee, while apartment cleaning specials are continuing. Staff is close to being at full numbers. Home Support Services welcomes a new Manager, Kristen Aybar whose photo and short bio are on our website. 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. The “Rock Steady Boxing” program is available for residents with Parkinson’s at the Fitness Center. Due to flooding issues from sprinklers in the Chesapeake DR, meals will be served in the surrounding areas and rooms until Monday. (Updated Friday, Aug. 19th – Chesapeake restaurant seating was back in the restaurants). Erickson Center will be off-limits until Monday, due to the same issues. The Fountain Hill breakfast bar is delayed dealing with permitting issues. I can’t wait to have a robot bring me dinner, can you?
Have a great Labor Day!
Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee
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