January Anniversaries
| First Name | Last Name | Hire Date |
| RANDOLPH | BEST | 01/04/2021 |
| JAIMIE | PATRICK | 02/09/2021 |
| AMANDA | PIETRAS | 01/09/2012 |
| LISA | BARNETT | 01/20/2004 |
| KIMBERLY | JONES | 01/22/2003 |
| ED | WILLIAMS | 01/21/2020 |
| HELEN | GRISHAM | 01/29/2020 |
| DEBBIE | BURNS | 01/07/2019 |
| DONNA | BUTCHER GREEN | 01/15/2019 |
| JOYCE | CALVERT | 01/23/2017 |
| LYNETTE | KLEINSCHMIDT | 01/11/2016 |
| MICHELLE | BROWN | 01/06/2014 |
| KIMBERLY | GRAY | 01/06/2014 |
January Birthdays
| First Name | Last Name | Birth Date |
| Deborah | Hayes | 13-Jan |
| DOUGLAS | GRICE | 23-Jan |
| ELLEN | MCCOLLUM | 12-Jan |
| JOYCE | HOOPER | 25-Jan |
| DETTA | BOHANNON | 22-Jan |
| NANCY | FOSSIE | 21-Jan |
| DESAUNDRA | ANNIS | 19-Jan |
| SUSAN | HARRIS | 15-Jan |
| Nancy | Donaldson | 28-Jan |
| CHERYL | GRANTHAM | 13-Jan |
| JENNIFER | JACKSON | 1-Jan |
| LASHONDIA | YARBROUGH | 20-Jan |
| TRISHA | PARISH | 5-Jan |
| BETHANY | RIGGINS | 12-Jan |
| KRISTEN | MARAMAN | 20-Jan |
| MICHAEL | NEAL | 29-Jan |
Factor 10 the Council on Quality and Leadership: CQL and Factor 10
We are so proud here at DSDC to be accredited by CQL! A large part of our accreditation and services is the way that we track information and data that encompasses our company as a whole. We use the data below and obtain it quarterly from different departments here at DSDC. We use the data collected in order to see progress, what we need to improve on and how to make changes for the betterment of the services we provide.
Factor 10 is an evolving document and as those we serve needs may change, the data we track may change too. It allows us compare over time data that can change the way we serve others and provide better services.
We hope you find this data helpful and that you can see the way we track the Factors here in assisting people to live their desired life to the fullest.
How many of us make New Years Resolutions?
Many people make them around their health! We may want to exercise more, drink more water, lose weight, eat healthier and have better life-style habits. The list can be endless!
In looking at our Council on Quality Leadership, one aspect we have been working to improve this year is Factor 5, from our Basic Assurances. January is a great month to look at this Factor and Start the New Year with “Best Possible Health!”
CQL Basic Assurance Factor 5- BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH: The definition of “best possible health” depends on the current health status of a person and the possibility of health interventions to restore lost capacity, stabilize a condition or minimize further loss of function. Best possible health is individually defined by each person, given his or her unique characteristics, and it is the foundation for selecting health services.
What does that mean to us as people supported and supporters?
It means that we all have choices with our health. We all have some type of options of healthcare providers, specialists and our Primary Care Doctor.
We are so fortunate here to have HealthCare coordinators to assist us in making sure the people supported have a person of contact to discuss any issues with their Doctors and assist in making sure we all keep up with annual appointments, medications and recommendations.
We also complete a health care assessment form during Pre-Planning of the ISP to gather information about if those supported are happy with their healthcare.
Just as all of us have choices, those we support have the same choices too! We all can choose to follow a diet the Doctor recommends, or choose to vary from the diet. We all have choices on how we take our medications as do those we support. If someone expresses an interest in learning more about their medications, please let the Health Care Coordinator know! We have people we support that self-administer their own medications or may want to in the future. If someone expresses this to you, please contact the Health Care Coordinator so we can assist them!
Some people we support have others to assist them to make decisions about their health care, such as a conservator or a person who is legally appointed to assist them with their healthcare decisions.
When we go to the Doctor, all of us want to feel comfortable talking to the Doctor. We want to be in a clean environment, have friendly staff in the medical facility and providers that listen to our concerns.
Our DSP’s have a great responsibility when taking someone to their appointment. If the supported person is non-speaking, we want to be sure and look for clues of body language, facial expressions and how the Doctor interacts with them. We want to be sure the Doctor is taking the time to explain any new medications and that they are inquiring about how everything is going for the person’s health.
We want everyone to have the Best Possible Health and we want to promote self-advocacy in people we support concerning all aspects of their life, especially their health!’
Happy New Year!
Peanut Butter Cookies (makes about 2 dozen)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
1) Preheat oven 350 degrees
2) Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth & creamy. Roll into small balls & arrange on a baking sheet. Flatten with a fork & create a criss-cross pattern. Lightly sprinkle with a touch of sugar.
3) Bake for about 10 mins. Take out & let cool on baking sheet for 10 mins before transferring to a plate. Enjoy!!!
Fun "Facts" and Jokes?
1) Dead skin cells are the main ingredient in household dust
2) The circulatory system is over 60,000 miles long
3) The Philippines consists of 7,641 islands
4) Humans can only use 0.007% of Earth’s waters
5) Lemons float. Limes sink
6) Some fungi create ant zombies, then control their mind
7) There is only 1 letter of the alphabet that does not appear in any U.S. state name–Q
8) Scotland has 421 words for “snow” including sneesl, feefle & flinkdrinkin
9) Peanuts are not technically nuts; they are legumes
10) Armadillo shells are bulletproof
Velcro what a rip-off!!
Did you hear about the crook that stole a calendar?
I hear he got 12 months!
I woke up this morning & forgot which side the sun rises...then it dawned on me!
Skillet Lasagna Recipe
Skillet Lasagna Recipe
Cook lasagna in a new way: skillet-style!
By Ree Drummond
Fresh ricotta cheese makes the best topping. Try a dollop on top of spaghetti too!
YIELDS:
- 4 – 6 servings
PREP TIME:
- 0 hours 30 mins
TOTAL TIME:
- 0 hours 35 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 14 lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
- 2 tbsp. salted butter
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 c. diced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. fresh ricotta cheese
- Small basil leaves, for topping.
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Stir, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until beginning to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, break each lasagna noodle into 3 or 4 pieces (they don’t have to be even). Add to the boiling water and cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and then drain.
Add the butter and parmesan to the sauce and stir until it’s all combined and melted. Throw in the cooked lasagna noodles and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water; stir to combine, adding the rest of the reserved cooking water as needed so the noodles are well coated and a bit saucy. Add the mozzarella and stir until softened but not fully melted.
Remove the skillet from the heat and dollop the ricotta all over the top. Sprinkle with basil leaves.
Winter Indoor Ideas!
- Wear fuzzy slippers at home
- Curl up under a blanket with a good book
- Shop after-Christmas sales (online, in your PJs)
- Take a long bubble bath
- Complete a jigsaw puzzle
- Cozy up in front of a roaring fire and watch the flames
- Donate food/toys/clothing to a local charity
- Mail a handwritten card to an old friend
- Spend the whole day in your flannel PJs
- Watch some hockey
- Listen to the wind howl on a chilly night
- Reread a favorite book from childhood
- Try a new recipe
- Work on a challenging crossword or word game
- Watch an old movie