Inside this issue:
Anne Augsburger interviewed two more employees this month. You can read their responses below in the "Get to Know a State Op-er" column. Here are Anne's questions and Glenn and Joe’s responses.
Meet Glenn Nealy, program manager
Glenn Nealy is currently the program manager for half of the homes in SOCP, from Salem south to Creswell. He started in SOCP as the manager of the Macleay home where he strove to have his group home always look good; i.e., decorated for the holidays, have a beautiful yard and garden and in general out shine the Dalke group home - formally managed by yours truly.
- How long have you worked for State Op? Since 1999.
- What is your favorite movie? Any western.
- What's the last book that you read? The LA Lakers – the Story of Kobe Bryant.
- Do you have any pets? A dog, Bella.
- What's your favorite ice cream? Butter pecan.
- Do you have a hobby? Gardening and tinkering with cars.
- What's your favorite part of your job? I like helping managers figure out a tough task, I like seeing that light bulb go off when they get it.
- What are you listening to in your car on your way to work? Nothing – the radio in my VW works, but I would have to turn it up mighty loud to hear it.
- Where did you go on your last vacation? Home to North Carolina for a family visit.
- If you had to be someone on Gilligan's Island, who would it be? I don’t even remember Gilligan’s Island – but if I had to be anyone on TV it would be Bob Barker from The Price is Right.
Meet Joe Coyle, HTT at 48th Avenue
Joe Coyle has worked at the 48th Avenue group home since it opened in 1998. Joe is always moving: walking his dog, golfing and working hard. If you want to see him in action at 48th you will have to move fast, too, because he is going to retire from SOCP October 31. "Just 47 working days, but who is counting?” After Joe retires, just look for him on a nearby golf course. Best wishes, Joe.
- How long have you worked for State Op? Since 1990. I started at the very first group home, Russell Street.
- What is your favorite movie? Shawshank Redemption.
- What's the last book that you read? Sinner – by Stephen King
- Do you have any pets? A dog – Rags and a cat – Scruffy 2.
- What's your favorite ice cream? Brown Cow.
- Do you have a hobby? Golf, walking and exercising.
- What's your favorite part of your job? Harmonizing – with both the people who live here and the people that I work with.
- What are you listening to in your car on your way to work? KPDQ 93.7.
- Where did you go on your last vacation? Montana.
- If you had to be someone on Gilligan's Island, who would it be? The Skipper.
Filing an 801 On-the-Job Injury Report
In accordance with the AFSCME 2005-2007 bargaining contract, "All on-the-job accidents or exposure to serious communicable diseases are to be reported to the SOCP on the appropriate SOCP occupational injury report form (SAIF form 801). All incidents and injuries must be reported as soon as possible, but always before leaving the premises, unless prevented from doing so due to the need for emergency medical treatment, or unawareness of the injury but in all cases, upon lost time to medical attention. If emergency medical treatment is required, the employee must, at a minimum, notify the supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving the emergency medical treatment and report in person to complete forms as soon as physically able."
SOCP is required to submit an employee's claim to SAIF within five (5) days of an on-the-job injury or exposure. SAIF must notify the employee of its acceptance or denial within 60 days after the date SOCP knows of the claim.
Contact your site manager for an on-the-job injury/exposure packet.
For additional information or if you have any questions contact Richard Martinez, Safety Manager, 503-945-9086 or richard.martinez@state.or.us.
Check out our Web site: www.dhs.state.or.us/spd/tools/dd/socp/. You'll find contact information, forms and other important information regarding SOCP.
Forms are currently being revised. As each revised form is approved, it will be available from the Web site. Please begin using the revised forms and destroy any older versions you have stored on your computer, or hard copies stored on your computer and hard copies stored in the office or homes.
Fay Anderson says "thank-you” Cade House
The staff would like to thank the following employees: Deanna Ziemer, Jami Mill, John Prather, Rick Tate, and Doug Vincent.
Brad Heath says "congratulations”
Eleshia Ledridge has successfully completed the long and arduous process of becoming an OIS certified instructor! Not only did she pass her solo certification training but also her instructor noted that she “has a better handle of the material than any other new trainer that she has observed.” Congratulations to Eleshia for a job well done.
Rosanna Miranda says "thank-you," Hampden
Rosanna would like to recognize:
- Shawnee Topping and Carrie Kudna for the consistently excellent job they do at Hampden Lane. Both of these staff are assigned medication and treatment duties. This involves passing meds, inventory of meds and treatments, making and completing medical appointments, medical documentation, obtaining medical intake information for new admissions and all of the extra things that they both do before being asked.
- Aaron Hall BVS2 for his flexibility and all of the extra effort he puts in each day that keeps Hampden afloat.
- Jake McKenzie for initiating and consistently keeping up with the yard work at Hampden. "I appreciate your effort, Jake."
- On July 26, our fire alarm system began to sound repeatedly for no apparent reason. The clients had just gone to bed and were all very upset when the alarm began to sound. Staff on duty were able to keep the clients calm as the alarm sounded 10 different times over a three-hour period. In addition to keeping the house calm, two staff, Zelda Calvo and Shane Hunter were able to figure out that the motion sensor outside of the house was causing the alarm to sound. The electrician who came the next day to fix the problem was very impressed that the staff had figured it out; with that said the electrician discovered a very serious safety problem with the system, which was then repaired. Thanks goes out to the staff: Susan Phillips, Zelda Calvo, Shane Hunter, Carrie Kudna, Karen Halverson, Shannon Patterson, Matt Taylor, and Junay Johanson.
"All of you are valued team members."
By Brad Heath, Clinical Service Manager
While the sentiment "Aren't I fabulous?" may seem very egotistical to you and me, for individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, this is a natural way of thinking and living. The problem comes when other people’s needs are inserted into the equation. An individual with Narcissistic Personality Disorder truly doesn’t think of other people's needs. They can intellectually understand that others have needs but they believe they’re not important. They may hear us when we talk about other’s needs but they don’t feel the need to support them.
The term “narcissism” comes from a beautiful youth in Greek mythology named Narcissus who pines away for love of his own reflection and is then turned into the narcissus flower. The expression, “He just likes to hear himself talk” is fitting here. Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be very charming and engaging -- “the life of the party” -- but will fall short in intimate relationships because they fail to meet their partners' needs. As such, individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder tend to also feel an emptiness, which causes them to increase their attempts to gain your approval.
People compare the individual with Narcissistic Personality Disorder to a “used car salesman” when trying to gain your approval.
The DSM-IV states that essential features of Narcissistic Personality Disorder are a pervasive pattern of grandiosity need for admiration and lack of empathy that begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of ways.
Individuals with this disorder have a grandiose sense of self-importance that goes beyond someone who likes to be in the spotlight. They routinely overestimate their abilities and their accomplishments, often appearing boastful and pretentious. They may ruminate about long-overdue admiration and compare themselves with famous people. They truly believe they are special, superior and unique and expect others to recognize them as such. Their self-esteem, however, is usually very fragile and they may constantly fish for compliments.
Finally, individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder generally have a lack of empathy for others and have difficulty recognizing others' desires, feelings and needs. This lack of capacity for empathy causes individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder to continue to behave in offensive and illegal ways toward others.
Supporting individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be exhausting because you may find yourself constantly trying to establish and maintain boundaries. You may be shocked at the lack of empathy or remorse for offensive behavior and you may find yourself dreading your next shift that you are scheduled to work with this individual.
It is extremely important for staff to find avenues to de-stress after work and seek someone you can "vent" with. It is important to vent your frustrations to someone rather than harbor them, because they can turn into dread and resentment.
State service
20 years service:Rosie J. Miller and Delbert W. Neufeld.
15 years service:
Suzanne K. Mendez and Isya V. Schlip.
10 years service:
Brandy D. McCoy.
5 years service:
Harry Crawford and Margaret E. Heimbigner.
- David Amador: Site Manager at Ina.
- Karen Halvorson: Site Manager at Madison.
- Charlene Britt: Site Manager at Milton
- Ron Liedtke: Site Manager at Manzanita.
Anne Augsburger and the Training Department reported that most staff from Shoreline, Milton and Russell attended the DHS Core Values Training. “Nice job” to those site managers and to all of the staff who have participated; we have had some great discussion and feedback around these trainings. Keep up the good work and let's get all our employees through the DHS Core Values Training.
The northern flower delivery has started to pick up. We are making more deliveries as a result. Thanks.
If you have comments or suggestions, please contact Elaine Stauffer at elaine.m.stauffer@state.or.us