Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
- Details
- Category: Current Issue
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Hospital and Day Kimball HomeCare, operating divisions of the Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) integrated system, have earned The Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval®” for accreditation, according to Robert Smanik, FACHE, DKH president and CEO.
“The Joint Commission is the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America,” said Smanik. “We’re very proud to have earned this recognition, which is the result of the daily commitment of our physicians, providers and staff, working together to provide top quality care.”
He said every aspect of Day Kimball Hospital and Day Kimball HomeCare underwent rigorous, unannounced, on-site surveys during May 19-23 of 2014. The evaluation focuses on “…compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management,” according to The Joint Commission.
“As one surveyor from The Joint Commission reported: ‘This is not the result of one, but from a team effort,’” said John Graham, MD, DKH vice president for medical affairs and quality/chief medical officer. “Whether it’s providing inpatient care, ambulatory services, behavioral health, or traveling to the homes of those in need, Day Kimball operates under a universal set of high standards, which is maintained at all levels of our organization. The Gold Seal of Approval® applies to every aspect of our organization and reflects a systemic commitment – right up to our board of directors – to high quality care. We’re humbled and encouraged by this designation.”
Dr. Graham added the following surveyor comment perhaps best sums up the meaning of this accomplishment for DKH: “You clearly care very deeply about our patients.”
Following the on-site survey, The Joint Commission continues to monitor select data with 45-day and 60-day review. During that process, the official accreditation is presented and was received by Day Kimball on August 19, 2014. It is valid for a three-year period with DKH’s next survey expected between April and June of 2017. Day Kimball has also received from The Joint Commission: Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in heart attack, pneumonia and surgical care; advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center; and certification for knee and hip joint replacement program.
- Details
- Category: Current Issue
4-H Camp
celebrates
60 years
POMFRET — The 254-acre property on Taft Pond Road rang with sounds of laughter and celebration last week with a celebration of the Windham County 4-H Camp 60th anniversary.
Current, past, and prospective campers, staff, friends and families arrived on Friday afternoon to claim a cabin or pitch a tent for the night. They settled in for dinner and an evening program that featured skits that everyone participated in, and the requisite campfire with camp songs led by Betty Lou Sandy and s’mores before taps. Everyone was up early the next morning for breakfast and to sign up for four different activity periods throughout the day. On offer were opportunities for art & craft activities, archery, ziplining, taking a nature walk, water sports, fishing, playing foursquare, or sitting on the newly completed front porch reminiscing and enjoying the view of the pond. After a delicious lunch and remarks by Jane Rider, Foundation president, and Eileen Fritz, long term Foundation member, who remembered helping to clear the land where the lodge now sits, the 60th anniversary cake was cut for dessert.
The oldest attendee was Bea Buell, 98, who was one of the original camp counselors and is the great aunt of Heather Logee, current camp director. Also among those in attendance were several descendents or relatives of the original Foundation members, who started the camp with $50,000 and hundreds of hours of volunteer labor on 28 acres in 1954. All funds raised from this event went into the Jim Logee Campership Fund, to defray camp costs for those who might not be able to attend next year without some financial help.
The all volunteer Foundation is continuing to raise funds to embark on phase two of a long anticipated lodge renovation project which will hopefully be completed before the 61st camp season begins. To contribute to this effort, please contact the Foundation office at 860-974-3379.
- Details
- Category: Current Issue
Monday: No school - Labor Day
Woodstock
Tuesday: Ham steaks, peas, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, green beans, fruit. Thursday: American Chop Suey, black beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Tuesday: Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, lentil soup, carrot snacks/dip, fruit tray. Wednesday: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns, orange slices. Thursday: Mr. Fox's Pizza, green beans, pineapple cups. Friday: Baked ziti, meatsauce, broccoli, Lapsley Orchard apples.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Tuesday: --Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Wednesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Thursday: Beef and bean burritos, black beans, Spanish rice. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, tomato, cucumber and spinach salad.
Putnam High
Tuesday: Crispy chicken sandwiches. Wednesday: Roasted turkey panini. Thursday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Friday: Pizza, salad.
- Details
- Category: Current Issue
Knipe starts at Air
Force Academy
Lessons began Aug. 13 for members of the Class of 2018 at USAFA. Among them was local teenager Jeremiah Knipe of Putnam.
Jeremiah, who was presented his appointment to the Academy during his recent high school graduation ceremony at Marianapolis Prep School, successfully completed a rigorous six-week basic training program.
He was formally accepted into the Cadet Wing on Aug. 5.
He is the son of Janice Knipe of Putnam and John Knipe of Divide, Colo.