Logansport State Hospital Division of Mental Health

and Addictions.

“People helping people help themselves.”

In this issue:

Cover

Policy Updates ..... 2

Longcliff Museum .... 2

Interview ..... ............. 3 & 4

Env. Svcs. Week ......... 4

Wellness Wisdom ....... ............. 5 & 6

Culinary Corner ....... 7

Sneaky Snaps ........ 7

Fresh Feature ...... 8

Who Am I? . .................... 9

Vol. 26, No. 9 September

2016

An Interview With Ron Fawley!

See what’s he’s got

to say!

An Interview With Ron Fawley!

See what’s he’s got

to say!

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Darrin Monroe ................ Editor & Photographer ... ext. 3803 Chris Taylor.................... Comm. Services ............ ext. 3709 Brian Newell ................... Librarian ........................ ext. 3712 Jani Foreman ................. Staff Development ......... ext. 3800

SPECTRUM Logansport State Hospital 1098 S. State Rd. 25 Logansport, Indiana 46947 The Spectrum is published and distributed on the second payday of each month for employees, retirees, and friends of Logansport State Hospital.

Policy Updates

The following LSH Policies were updated in August 2016: A-4 Reporting Alleged Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Patients and the

Responsibilities of All Persons Involved

A-36 Leave of Absence/Discharge A-54 Patient Complaint Resolution C-45 Comprehensive/Initial Assessment C-46 Annual Assessment IM-34 HIPAA Complaint Access and Indiana Disability Rights

The Longcliff Museum had their Open House at the historic Administration Building of Logansport State Hospital on September 24, 2016. We celebrated Indiana’s Bicentennial by telling the story of care for the mentally ill in Indiana from the Moral Treatment Movement through the modern era. Periodic "Doodlebug" tram rides were given through the scenic grounds of Logansport State Hospital.

Longcliff Museum Open Hours

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An interview with Ron Fawley

When did you start working at Logansport State Hospital? I started in August 1970 on the old C.L. Williams Geriatric Unit as an attendant. Then I left to be a hospital corpsman for the Marines in the Navy for 2 years and 2 years with the Marines. We did sutures, wound care and minor surgery. I went to nursing school on the GI Bill for 4 years after that but worked in the summers at the hospital. In 1975 I worked on the Children’s Unit. We were called “counselors” and worked with 50 children, male and female. It was one of the most difficult units to work on at that time. In 1980, I earned my RN degree and worked at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Medical-Surgery for 4 years. September 11, 1984, I came back to LSH, working midnights for 2 months, then evenings as a staff nurse, and in supervision in 1987. In 1989, I became acting ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) on days and was also the nurse trainer. What has changed at the hospital? Patient care is much different. We had 1,500 patients and provided custodial care. We fed, clothed, and housed our patients and did not provide as much active treatment as today. C.L. Williams had 90 beds in a room. We didn’t have dietary or housekeeping departments. Attendants served food and did the housekeeping duties. Our hospital offers more humane treatment today, treating individuals. Programming has been a big, positive improvement and we offer hope for recovery. Years ago the pervasive understanding was that the state hospital was the end of the line and you would stay here until you died. Now the focus is on treatment as opposed to institutional care. There is more genuine compassion today. There is also more accountability. What are your best memories? Relationships with co-workers…I met some mighty, great people here. Larry Hunter…he taught me about life as well as care of our patients. We have had so many great nurses who served as role models. They encouraged and influenced me to continue studying. There is one thing that I found disheartening. I went back to Ball State University for a reunion and talked to nurses who had been travelling, surgical, cardiac, pediatric nurses…when I told them I worked in psychiatric nursing they asked, “Couldn’t you find something better than that?” I had to explain to them how Psychiatric Nursing is a specialty area all its own. There is still much ignorance in the nursing field today about Psychiatric Nursing.

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I loved going to high schools to give talks for students. It was really an eye-opener for them to learn that mental illness knows no boundaries. Educating the public is important. Not everybody can do this job…anybody can work in a factory and turn a machine on or off…you can’t turn a person on or off. My greatest memory is when an ex-patient returned and offered to give his $5,000 saxophone to the hospital in appreciation, wanting to pay something back. We could not accept it, of course. But we did find an alternative—he was able to donate it to the high school. He felt good and dignified to be able to give back to the hospital. What words of wisdom do you have for us? Enjoy the moment. Enjoy the life experience of working with humans. I’ll always have fond memories of this hospital. I met great people, both patients and employees. I truly believe in community-based treatment. We’ve come a long way. It’s definitely a family business. Thank you, Ron, for your 40 years and 11 months and 19 days of service. We wish you the very best for your retirement, September 30, 2016! Go Cubs!!!

Environmental Services Week

September 12-16, 2016 At Logansport State Hospital, we all depend on the critical role of environmental services in quality outcomes. We celebrate, appreciate and recognize all the professionals working in environmental services for the extraordinary teamwork and leadership required to care for this facility. The following staff members make up our Environmental Services Team: JACKIE CAIN, POLLY GRANDSTAFF, RALPH GREENWOOD, JENNIFER GREENWOOD, KAYLIE HARTLEROAD, PAMLEA HUNT, REBECCA JOHNSON, KRISTINA KEELER, FRANKIE LAYMAN-LOPEZ,TERESA MARTIN, PEGGY NOLTE, KELLY RUSSELL, JESSICA SEWARD, TIFFANY SHERMAN, BETTY SMITH, CYTHIA SMITH, ERICA RIFE, DEB YERK We honor all the men and women of environmental services who spend countless hours leading teams, monitoring performance, preventing infection, maintaining sustainable buildings, lending a helping hand and working tirelessly to ensure that our facilities are among the very best. Sincerely, Daryl Hall, Interim Superintendent

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Wellness Wisdom from the Wellness Committee

Getting Energy Ready for Winter

Check for Leaks Weather stripping and caulking are probably the least expensive, simplest, most effective way to cut down on energy waste in the winter. Improperly sealed homes can waste 10 to 15 percent of the homeowner's heating dollars. Take these steps: 1. Check around doors and windows for leaks and drafts. Add weather-stripping and

caulk any holes you see that allow heat to escape. Make sure doors seal properly. 2. If your windows leak really badly, consider replacing them with newer, more

efficient ones. Keep in mind, however, that replacing windows can be expensive - it could take you quite awhile to recover your costs from the energy savings alone. But new windows also provide other benefits, such as improved appearance and comfort.

3. Every duct, wire or pipe that penetrates the wall or ceiling or floor has the potential to waste energy. Plumbing vents can be especially bad, since they begin below the floor and go all the way through the roof. Seal them all with caulking or weather-stripping.

4. Electric wall plugs and switches can allow cold air in. Purchase simple-to-install, pre-cut foam gaskets that fit behind the switch plate and effectively prevent leaks.

5. Don't forget to close the damper on your fireplace. Of course the damper needs to be open if a fire is burning; but if the damper is open when you're not using the fireplace, your chimney functions as a large open window that draws warm air out of the room and creates a draft. Close that damper - it's an effective energy-saving tip that costs you nothing!

6. Examine your house's heating ducts for leaks. Mostly out of sight, ducts can leak for years without you knowing it. They can become torn or crushed and flattened. Old duct tape - the worse thing to use to seal ductwork, by the way - will dry up and fall away over time, allowing junctions and splices to open, spilling heated air into your attic or under the house.

Check Your Insulation 1. Insulate your attic. In an older home, that can be the most cost-efficient way to cut home heating costs. Before energy efficiency standards, homes were often built with little or no insulation. As a result, large amounts of heat can be lost through walls, floors and - since heat rises - especially ceilings.

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The Wellness Committee consists of: Diana Anderson, Cindy Bruce, Courtney Carter, Mary Clem, Sabrina Click, Theresa Dexter, Becky Dutton, Colleen Ehase, Mark Gordon, Kris Keeler, Bart Kraning, Marcy LaCosse, Mike Lawhead, Donna Little, Darrin Monroe, Kathy Pattee, Kelly Russell, Sarah Rutschmann, Julie Stapleton, Marcia Woolley, and Deb Yerk.

2. Weather-strip and insulate your attic hatch or door to prevent warm air from escaping out the top of your house.

3. Seal holes in the attic that lead down into the house, such as open wall tops and duct, plumbing, or electrical runs. Any hole that leads from a basement or crawlspace to an attic is a big energy waster. Cover and seal them with spray foam and rigid foam board if necessary.

Check Your Heating System 1. Get a routine maintenance and inspection of your heating system each autumn to

make sure it is in good working order.

2. Replace your heater's air filter as recommended by the manufacturer. Your heating system will work less hard, use less energy and last longer as a result. Most homeowners can replace filters and do such simple tasks as cleaning and removing dust from vents or along baseboard heaters.

3. If your heating system is old, you might consider updating it with one of the more efficient newer models. You can cut your natural gas use and your monthly bill!

4. Use your set-back thermostat. If you have an older home, consider installing one. A set-back thermostat allows you to automatically turn down the heat when you're away at work or when you're sleeping at night, and then boost the temperature to a comfortable level when you need it. Remember - it takes less energy to warm a cool home than to maintain a warm temperature all day long. Properly using a set-back thermostat could cut your heating costs from 20 to 75 percent.

5. Reverse the switch on your ceiling fans so they blow upward, toward the ceiling. Ceiling fans are a great idea in the summer, when air blowing downward can improve circulation and make a room feel four degrees cooler. A cooling draft is a poor idea when it's cold, however. By reversing the fan's direction, the blades move air upward in winter. This is especially valuable in high ceiling rooms, where heat that naturally rises is forced back down into the room.

6. Make sure all hearing vents are opened and unblocked by furniture or other items.

This will ensure that the air is evenly distributed through the home.

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Culinary Corner

Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker

"This will melt in your mouth! This pork tenderloin soaks up the yummy juices as it cooks. Make sure to serve up the au jus on the side - it’s amazing! This recipe is so simple, you will love it!" Ingredients 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1 cup water 3/4 cup red wine 3 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons soy sauce freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with the contents of the soup packet. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning the pork to coat. Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus.

Sneaky Snaps!

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Who's Next?

Lookout for Darrin and his camera, you could be next!

Vicki Campbell gets Congratulated for becoming the ADON with a cake and gifts from her Nurses.

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Fresh Feature

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Who Am I? Can you guess who’s wearing the Tie Dye Socks? If you can, call Darrin Monroe at

#3803 or e-mail Darrin at darrin.monroe@fssa.in.gov by October 24, 2016.

Employees with correct answers will have their names put into a drawing, sponsored by the Morale Boosters, for a chance to win a free, five dollar Mr. Happy Burger certificate.

If you have a picture of an employee and would love to have a little fun with it, call Darrin Monroe at # 3803.

Winner Will Be Announced In The Next Spectrum.

Congratulations to Sarah Rutschmann for guessing Margie Jester, pictured as the last Who Am I.

Margie Jester