Third Annual Joseph and Julia Quinlan award presented in Atlantic City Conference

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: June 14, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Julia Quinlan & Onajovwe O. Fofah MD

PHOTO: Julia Quinlan presenting third annual Joseph and Julia Quinlan award at the 2009 Rutgers End of Life Conference held in Atlantic City to Onajovwe O. Fofah MD, FAAP. Dr Fofah was trained in Nigeria, his country of birth, and is Board Certified both in Pediatrics and Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Fofah is Assistant Professor/Attending Neonatologist at UMDNJ/New Jersey Medical School, Newark.

Third Annual Joseph and Julia Quinlan award presented in Atlantic City Conference

Atlantic City-June 14, 2009- The State University College of Nursing sponsored its Fourth Annual Conference of the New Jersey End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education Consortium (NJ-ELNEC) on May 18-19th at the Sheraton Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. The theme this year was “What Is the Future of End of Life and Palliative Care?”

In March of 2006 the First Rutgers Conference of the NJ End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium was held where Julia Quinlan had the distinct honor of being the Keynote Speaker. Julia Quinlan is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, located in Newton NJ.

In 2007, the Rutgers College of Nursing initiated the Joe and Julia Quinlan award.

The award represents recognition of a NJ lay person, professional or volunteer who has made a significant difference in the provision of palliative care and end-of-life care. Julia Quinlan was the first honoree and accepted the award in memory of my beloved husband Joe.

In May, 2009 Julia Quinlan presented this esteemed award to Onajovwe O. Fofah MD, FAAP. of the Circle of Life Palliative Care Program. Dr. Fofah instituted the first Neonatal Palliative Care program in NJ which serves the smallest and most vulnerable of the hospice patient population, and their families. The award acknowledged his skillful insight, unhurried compassion and quiet grace as he serves the patients and their families. He is described as “a humble man that has made a significant difference in the provision of palliative care and end of life care. I felt privileged and proud to present the award to Dr. Fofah.” stated Quinlan.

Mrs. Quinlan continued “The tradition of presenting the award to a worthy individual is very meaningful to me. It serves as a reminder to us all the true meaning of hospice. For almost thirty years the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has felt it a privilege to share the most precious moments at a most difficult time in the life of patient and family.”

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

 
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Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Nurse receives 2009 NJHPCO award.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: November 17, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Beth Sylvester & Anne Boyle

Beth Sylvester, (L) receiving her award for Nurse of the Year from Anne Boyle, (R), Chairperson of the Board, New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and Director, Hunterdon Hospice (Flemington, NJ). The dinner and conference were held Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Eatontown, NJ.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Nurse receives 2009 NJHPCO award.

Newton, NJ, November 17, 2009—Beth Sylvester, a registered nurse with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice won the Hospice Nurse of the Year at the recent New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s 30th Annual Conference and Awards Celebration. The festivities were held at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown, NJ Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Founded in 1979, New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is a nonprofit public service organization that promotes use of hospice and palliative care at the end of life. Their Membership is comprised of approximately 90% of the licensed and Medicare-certified New Jersey Hospices, which makes hospice services available in every community.

Today, they serve over 15,000 patients and families each year and annually sponsor more than a dozen educational offerings for hospice workers. Their programs include retreats and networking sessions for the various hospice disciplines, a statewide volunteer conference, two orientation seminars for new hospice employees, and an annual conference. NJHPCO publishes a weekly online six-page newsletter to hospice directors and NJHPCO program committees include Education, Ethics, Nursing Education, Hospice Sabbath, Reimbursement/Government Relations, Palliative Care and Pediatric End-of-Life Care.

NJHPCO also represents the hospice community to many public policy groups, including the Medical Society of New Jersey, New Jersey State Nurses Association, New Jersey Pain Initiative, the State of New Jersey Advisory Council on Pain Management Policy, the Downstate Hospice Alliance of New York, the Hospice/Veterans Administration Partnership of Greater Philadelphia, and others.

To earn the award, Beth had distinguished herself as a dedicated and innovative member of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice clinical team for ten years and has been credited with solidifying partnerships with area nursing homes and hospitals, making end-of-life care accessible and responsive to all in need of it in our surrounding area. According to her peers, her skills contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, regulatory compliance and efficiency within Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, all while keeping in the spirit of teamwork.

“Beth Sylvester exudes the heart of hospice care.”— Marlina R. Schetting, MSW, LCSW Director of Social Services, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is fully accredited by the New Jersey Department of Health as a certified Medicare and Medicaid Hospice, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and a member of the NJ Hospice Organization and the National Hospice Organization. They provide hospice services to residents in Northern NJ, and Pike County, PA with three offices located in Newton, Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA. You may reach them for any information on hospice care by calling 800-882-1117 or visiting their website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Somers Dream Orchestra Presents: The Big Band Holiday—The Tradition Continues

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 4, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org or jsmith@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

A somers Dream OrchestraPHOTO: A Somers Dream Orchestra

Somers Dream Orchestra Presents: The Big Band Holiday—The Tradition Continues

Proceeds to Benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the Foundation for Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ –December 4, 2009-The Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will be the scene for The Big Band Holiday Concert, featuring The Somers Dream Orchestra. There will be three shows this year, held Saturday, December 12th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 13th at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25 and can be purchased through the SCCC Box Office. Please call them at 973-300-3171 for hours of operation or purchase on-line at http://www.sussex.edu/. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the SCCC Foundation.

The Big Band Holiday—The Tradition Continues concert, presented by Somers Dream Orchestra, a high-energy, 18-piece Big Band from New Jersey, will blend the talents of their professional musicians with those of local student choral groups. Featured at this year’s performances will be choirs from Wallkill Valley Regional High School, Saturday at the 2p.m. show, Newton High School, at the 7p.m. show and the Halsted Middle School on Sunday at the 3p.m. show…. Plus other holiday surprises.

“This concert this year represents the 19th annual Holiday Traditions event in the area and the partnership with the Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College is a perfect setting to bring the community together. The festive music of this joyful season holds so many moving memories for all of us.” said Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel, Director of Marketing and Advancement for Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation.

The Somers Dream Orchestra, was born in 1995, the dream of its leader, trumpeter and founder, John M. Somers of Matawan, NJ. John handpicked all the musicians based on three criteria: personality, musicianship and their love for music! The musicians were then asked to purchase their respective seats from the Parent Corporation, T.G. Entertainment, Ltd. making this orchestra possibly the only corporately owned Big Band in the nation! Somers Dream Orchestra was catapulted to national prominence by their critically acclaimed CD, “A Mid-Somers Night Dream,” where the orchestra performs the best of classic and contemporary swing in their own inimitable fresh and exciting style!

The proceeds from the concert go to benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice’s terminally ill patients in need, and for student scholarships, awarded twice a year from The Foundation for Sussex County Community College.

The sponsors and supporters help make it all possible and this year include the New Jersey Herald as the major event sponsor, Lakeland Bank, Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc., Caritisita, Kulsar & Wade, PA, Hinkley Auto Sales, Casagrande USA, Bristol Glen, JC Grill and WSUS, Chelbus Cleaning, and Baker’s Pharmacy.

 
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is fully accredited by the New Jersey Department of Health as a certified Medicare and Medicaid Hospice, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and a member of the NJ Hospice Organization and the National Hospice Organization. They provide hospice services to residents in Northern NJ, and Pike County, PA with three offices located in Newton, Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA. You may reach them for any information on hospice care by calling 800-882-1117 or visiting their website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

The Performing Arts Center (PAC) at SCCC opened in 2008 and has become the flagship theater in Northwest New Jersey presenting a diverse showcase of dance, comedy, opera, contemporary and classical music, international and supernatural shows and inspired student performances.

 
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Friends of Hospice Announce 2010 Officers

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 2, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

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Friends of Hospice Announce 2010 Officers

Friends of Hospice, a volunteer group dedicated to the support of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice patients and families in need announced their new officers for 2010. Pictured from L to R are Gail Burckes, Secretary, Bea Smith, Treasurer, Lisa O’Hara, President and Jeanette Klemm, Vice-President.

With over 20 members, they have provided almost three decades of funding through their efforts. Their annual fundraising events are the Harley Davidson Motorcycle raffle, the Hospice Wine & Cheese, High Tea for Hospice, and Dental Day for Hospice.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation provides Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Please call 800 882 1117 or visit their website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org to reach any of their services or for more information on the above events.

Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care takes quality initiative.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 2, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: http://karenannquinlanhospice.org/

Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care takes quality initiative.

Phillipsburg, NJ – February 2, 2010- Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care has joined The Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign for 2010. The HHQI is a grassroots movement designed to unite home health stakeholders and multiple health care settings under the shared vision of reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving medication management.

“What this means for the consumer is that when shopping for health care, people can look for their best local results by visiting this site”. Cathy Shane—Director of Nursing for Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care.

The site collects and processes hard data from patient care results based on documented patient feedback from each organization, and then makes an analysis of where that organization does well or is lacking. “For example this type of data would answer the question how comfortable was the patient in comparison to other home health care providers?” “All this is an effort to increase quality of care and then to let the public know,” Shane continues.

To learn more about the National Home Health Quality Campaign please visit their website at http://www.homehealthquality.org/. To learn more about Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care and the areas they serve, please call 800-882-1117 or visit their website at http://karenannquinlanhospice.org/.

Hospice announces Development Director Glenn R. Lewis

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 3, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: http://karenannquinlanhospice.org/

Glenn R. LewisPHOTO: Glenn R. Lewis

Hospice announces Development Director Glenn R. Lewis

Newton, NJ – February 3, 2010—The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is pleased to publicize the addition of Glenn R. Lewis as Director of Development. Mr. Lewis is well known in the area having served as the Public Affairs Manager with Embarq and its predecessor companies since 1987. He brings to Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation his community leadership, excellent business and customer relationship skills, as well a varied background with many associations including United Way, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, YMCA, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Partnerships, New Jersey Business and Industry Association, New Jersey Utilities Association, NJ SEED, and Sussex County Arts & Heritage. He also served as a certified telecommunication lobbyist at the state and federal level with extensive lobbying in Washington DC. “We at Hospice are very excited to have Glenn join our team and using his wealth of knowledge to assist in furthering the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice cause and its value to the community” cited Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

As Development Director, Lewis will work towards the enhancement of the foundation by cultivating corporate, individual, and planned giving programs. He will also continue to be active in the community through his participation and partaking of area functions and boards. Lewis stated “I am very happy to have the opportunity to be part of such a worthwhile organization, the Karen Ann Quinlan story is one which everyone should become familiar.” Lewis continued “I am also looking forward to working directly with Julia Quinlan, whose daughter is the organization’s namesake, and to focus on the future growth of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.”

Lewis has a BA in English Education from Kean University and lives in Sparta with his wife Maureen.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is fully accredited by the New Jersey Department of Health as a certified Medicare and Medicaid Hospice, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and a member of the NJ Hospice Organization and the National Hospice Organization. They provide hospice services to residents in Northern NJ, and Pike County, PA with three offices located in Newton, Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA. You may reach them for any information on hospice care by calling 800-882-1117 or visiting their website at http://karenannquinlanhospice.org/.

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Hospice announces Development Director Glenn R. Lewis

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 3, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: http://karenannquinlanhospice.org/

Glenn R. LewisPHOTO: Glenn R. Lewis

Hospice announces Development Director Glenn R. Lewis

Newton, NJ – February 3, 2010—The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is pleased to publicize the addition of Glenn R. Lewis as Director of Development. Mr. Lewis is well known in the area having served as the Public Affairs Manager with Embarq and its predecessor companies since 1987. He brings to Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation his community leadership, excellent business and customer relationship skills, as well a varied background with many associations including United Way, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, YMCA, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Partnerships, New Jersey Business and Industry Association, New Jersey Utilities Association, NJ SEED, and Sussex County Arts & Heritage. He also served as a certified telecommunication lobbyist at the state and federal level with extensive lobbying in Washington DC. “We at Hospice are very excited to have Glenn join our team and using his wealth of knowledge to assist in furthering the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice cause and its value to the community” cited Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

As Development Director, Lewis will work towards the enhancement of the foundation by cultivating corporate, individual, and planned giving programs. He will also continue to be active in the community through his participation and partaking of area functions and boards. Lewis stated “I am very happy to have the opportunity to be part of such a worthwhile organization, the Karen Ann Quinlan story is one which everyone should become familiar.” Lewis continued “I am also looking forward to working directly with Julia Quinlan, whose daughter is the organization’s namesake, and to focus on the future growth of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.”

Lewis has a BA in English Education from Kean University and lives in Sparta with his wife Maureen.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is fully accredited by the New Jersey Department of Health as a certified Medicare and Medicaid Hospice, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and a member of the NJ Hospice Organization and the National Hospice Organization. They provide hospice services to residents in Northern NJ, and Pike County, PA with three offices located in Newton, Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA. You may reach them for any information on hospice care by calling 800-882-1117 or visiting their website at http://karenannquinlanhospice.org/.

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National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16, 2009

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: April 2, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org
 
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National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16, 2009

Newton – April 2, 2009- Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2009 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with NJ & PA state laws.

Specifically, on April 16, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care is welcoming the public throughout the day with free information about advance care planning and advance directive forms at their three locations. These resources will be available at the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice office located at 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, the Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care office located at 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 303A, Phillipsburg, NJ and in PA, 315 West Harford St. Milford

“As a result of National Healthcare Decisions Day, many more people in our community can be expected to have thoughtful conversations about their healthcare decisions and complete reliable advance directives to make their wishes known,” said Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel, Director of Marketing and Advancement for Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation. “Fewer families and healthcare providers will have to struggle with making difficult healthcare decisions in the absence of guidance from the patient, and healthcare providers and facilities will be better equipped to address advance healthcare planning issues before a crisis and be better able to honor patient wishes when the time comes to do so.”

For more information about National Healthcare Decision Day, or to download advance directive forms for your state please visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of their services or for all programs and events and more information please visit their web site. www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

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The Future of Nursing Education is Still a Controversy

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: May 17, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

The Future of Nursing Education is Still a Controversy

By: Roxanne Debski-Seigel, Ph.D.

As we come to the close of national nursing week (May6-12th), those looking to enter the nursing field are once again faced with the debate revolving around what should be their minimum educational requirement. Dating back to 1965 when a position paper was published by the American Nursing Association calling for the BS (Bachelor of Science) being the minimum requirement for entry into professional nursing practice, this controversy continues today to frustrate and divide those in and associated with the field.

The debate seems to boil down to one of technical knowledge verses academic knowledge, and what will be necessary to face and keep up with the advancements and the complications of modern medicine as practiced today and going forward. In one area, the importance of developing more well-rounded educated nurses as a profession seems reasonable going forward, but then the practical side of the current shortage rears its head. And historically, when shortages become severe, necessary credentials have slackened. But according to many in the industry, the so called relaxed versions are fundamentally acceptable with respect to patient care, critical thinking and decision making. Many say the hands-on experience and teachings of a 4 year hospital based nursing certificate program or Associates two year program deliver what patients need. “Considering that an average 4 year Bachelor’s degree is 2 years of your major course study and 2 years of “rounding” course work, then it stands to reason a 2 year AAS in nursing is equal professional training-wise to a 4 year BSN acknowledged Darrin Adams, RN, LPC and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice administrator. He continued “So as far as a BSN advancing the nursing profession, I just don’t buy it.”

But the other side states the Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from a traditional four liberal education institution is what is needed to advance the profession. And to carry the controversy further, those who have received their RN’s will not be grandfathered into their profession, but will have to pursue and complete their BSN to practice. While in NJ there is a period of ten years proposed to complete this, it still constitutes a hardship for those in the field who now may have other obligations and do not have the finances or time to chase a four year college degree. This may result in many nurses leaving the field or pursue other careers, and so the shortage grows. The opposite of this view is that because BSN’s have not been required, there is now also a shortage of nursing teachers; for there is a big gap between the 2 year degree and an advance degree.

Our health population is growing in two basic ways; the population where the most advanced technology will be used to treat and the aging population where such programs as hospice are used when curative treatments are not being pursued. This is not suggesting that one segment should receive better care than the next, but rather, the trained nurse who does not have the BSN, many in the industry argue, is as competent in providing the necessary patient care.

So where does this controversy put the industry? Should the states care about a shortage? Are hospitals willing to pay what should be appropriate for those nurses who have incurred the expense of a four year college degree? Should then RN’s be grandfathered, but receive a lesser pay than BSNs.

The introduction of on-line schools have eased the entry for those who have decided to continue for their BSN; for many of us who achieved their Bachelors degree and further, have paid that price, so why not a profession who is directly involved with our medical care?

North Dakota has required all new nurse hires to possess a BSN degree since 1987. The New York State Board has similar legislation pending. The Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs began requiring all new hires to possess at least a BSN degree in 2005. In New Jersey there is pending legislation that would require RN’s to obtain their BSN within ten years in order to practice their profession. Who knows what’s coming next?

“Rapidly expanding clinical knowledge and mounting complexities in health care mandate that professional nurses possess educational preparation commensurate with the diversified responsibilities required of them. As health care shifts from hospital-centered, inpatient care to more primary and preventive care throughout the community, the health system requires registered nurses who not only can practice across multiple settings – both within and beyond hospitals – but can function with more independence in clinical decision making, case management, provision of direct bedside care, supervision of unlicensed aides and other support personnel, guiding patients through the maze of health care resources, and educating patients on treatment regimens and adoption of healthy lifestyles. In particular, preparation of the entry-level professional nurse requires a greater orientation to community-based primary health care, and an emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, and cost-effective coordinated care.” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Position Statement, Dec. 2000)

“As a nurse for ten years I have seen the changes occurring in the healthcare field. I know we must increase our education levels. As a profession we need to advocate for our expertise, our knowledge and our skill.” stated Beth Sylvester, RN and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Nurse Supervisor.

For now there have been no satisfactory solutions presented that appease everyone, and the controversy continues while our nursing and shortage grows and our health care becomes more demanding.

If you or your loved one would like more information on hospice services you may reach the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice at 800-882-1117. The hospice staff is well educated and trained to assist you and can contact your physician to determine if a referral to hospice is appropriate. Another way to inquire about hospice is to talk with your physician, and he or she can make a referral to hospice. Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Other sources: Donley, R., & Flaherty, M. (2008, May) Revisiting the American Nurses Association’s first position of Education for nurses.
 
 
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Thornberry Announces 2010 System Manager Award

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: June 7, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

System Manager Award 2010 Cecelia ClaytonPHOTO: Pictured from left to right: Cecelia Clayton, 2010 winner with Tom Peth, Thornberry President and Cindy Trait – the 2009 winner of the award.

Thornberry Announces 2010 System Manager Award

Newton, NJ. (June 7, 2010) – Thornberry Ltd is pleased to announce Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation, as the 2010 recipient of its “System Manager of the Year” award. Presented at Thornberry’s recent user conference, Cecilia was recognized for her dedication to achieving NDoc® expertise.

Clayton manages a successful hospice and home care operation, which under her leadership has doubled in size in the past four years. She is the driving force of Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation’s successful implementation and management of Thornberry’s home health & hospice software, NDoc. Clayton ensures strategic use of the NDoc system across two lines of business spanning a total of three offices in western New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

“Cecelia has true dedication to the success of home care and hospice and she’s shown this through her commitment to her community, the tremendous growth of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Homecare and her strategic use of NDoc,” said Tom Peth, Thornberry’s President. “Our relationship with Cecelia and Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation showcases the strong customer partnerships we pride ourselves on.”

In addition to her many responsibilities as Executive Director, Clayton has been mastering NDoc since 2004. Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation does not have an IT department, so Clayton has taken a very active approach in managing the system and the efficiency of its use among her staff. Clayton continues to find ways to utilize the system to help the agency meet its fast paced growth.

About Thornberry Ltd

Thornberry Ltd provides a strategic connected care technology platform to home health and hospice agencies. NDoc®, Thornberry’s point of care and billing software for the hospice and home health industry, increases efficiency and effectiveness of clinical, clerical and executive staff, which improves patient outcomes, and enhances employee morale and agency profitability. Thornberry offers a proven solution to the challenges facing the healthcare industry. Challenges met by Thornberry’s connected care technology and by Thornberry’s broad network of partners that provide fully integrated telemedicine, mobile technology, benchmarking and other essential services. http://www.thornberryltd.com/ or 717.283.0980

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Congressman Scott Garret’s office make a patient’s wish come true

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: November 3, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Nelly TafferelliPHOTO: Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice patient Nelly Tafferelli receiving her citizen’s papers.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Congressman Scott Garret’s office make a patient’s wish come true.

Nelly Tafferelli came to this country from Argentina in 1992 and dreamed of becoming a U.S. citizen ever since.

Her efforts, even when assisted by friends and family, weren’t enough. Thanks to the team from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice: Jackie Shepard, Social Services, Marlina Schetting, Social Services Director and Nancy Lombreglia, RN, Nelly’s dream is now a reality. On her behalf they contacted Congressman Scott Garrett and with the help from his office some of the red tape got unstuck.

She passed her citizenship test and attended her swearing in ceremony all while wearing pink pajamas!

Due to Nelly’s terminal illness, Officer Steve Sprinkler of the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services administered the citizenship test to her at home where she was able to answer questions in comfort and confidence.

Afterwards, she celebrated and blew out eighteen candles (one for each year here), ate some cheesecake, and sang “God Bless America”.

“At last I am an American!” she chortled in delight.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has been taking care of terminally ill patients and their families for over a quarter of a century. With three offices; Newton and Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA they are licensed in NJ & PA and serve North and Northwest NJ and the Pike County area of PA. In addition to hospice the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation provides bereavement and home health care. Please visit their website www.karenannquinlanhospice.org for information or call toll free (800) 882-1117.
 
 
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Education and Quality Manager to join state Consortium

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: November 15, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Education and Quality Manager to join state Consortium.

Mary Pugliese BSN, RN, CHPN, Education and QAPI (Quality Assessment Performance Improvement program) Manager from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, has been invited by Dr. Gail Pearson, Rutgers College of Nursing, to join a consortium of experts on end-of-life care. This group represents collaborative efforts to provide current trends and issues in end of life and palliative care and to explore the role of the health professional in assisting clients to make these choices. The consortium will blend nursing academics and nursing research in a conference to disseminate the latest information to an interdisciplinary group of health care professionals. This effort is supported by Rutgers College of Nursing, the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, William Paterson University, and Thomas Jefferson University.

Pugliese’s hospice expertise was sought by the New Jersey End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (NJ-ELNEC) because of her years of hospice nursing, administration, education training, and managing quality experience for the comfort of patients throughout the state. She is a graduate of Rutgers College of Nursing and has served as an officer on the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As an organization participant, Mary has initiated and served as Chairperson for the Nursing Education Committee and the Review Course for Hospice and Palliative Care Certification for Nurses. She was an active participant on a state committee to standardize and promote a curriculum of training for the certification of hospice home health aides and continues to instruct this course.

Presently and for the past seven years, Pugliese has been working at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton responsible for clinical education, orientation, clinical staff development and QAPI. Her affiliation with the state consortium will keep her current with the latest trends, issues, and evidenced based practice to support patients/ families at the end of life.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org
 
 
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Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice names two new Board members

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 2, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice names two new Board members

Newton-December 3, 2010–Tammie Horsfield, President of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce and Glen Vetrano, former Sussex County Freeholder Director, will join the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation beginning January 2011.

Horsfield also serves as President of the Sussex County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. and directs and coordinates seven other local chamber councils including Branchville-Frankford-Lafayette, Andover-Byram, Franklin-Hardyston area, Fredon-Green-Stillwater, Hampton Township, Sparta, and Sussex-Wantage. She is further involved in her community serving as Vice Chair of the Newton Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, Trustee and Immediate Past Chair on the Sussex County Community College Foundation, Executive Committee member and member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey State Fair/The Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, Executive Board member of the High Point Regional High School Educational Foundation, Advisory Board member of High Point Regional High School, and a member of the In Home Health Advisory Board.

Tammie serves on numerous committees including the Sussex County Strategic Growth Advisory Committee, Sussex County Economic Development Vision 20/20 Task Force, Sussex County Community College Board of Trustee Search Committee, Sussex County Domestic Preparedness Task Force, Local Emergency Planning Committee of the Office of Emergency Management, Pioneering Healthier Communities Task Force and she is the Chair of the Sussex County Underage Drinking Task Force.

Over the past few years, Tammie has been presented with several recognition awards including; 2008 Garden State Woman of the Year presented by Garden State Women’s Magazine, 2009 NJ Association of Women Business Owners Rose and Scroll Award (Tammie was the recipient of both the Sussex County Award and the New Jersey Award), 2009 Tribute to Women Award presented by the Boy Scouts of America, 2009 she was honored at the Sussex County Community College Foundation Ball for service to the College and the Community.

Glen Vetrano began his service on the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders February 2000 and served as both a Deputy Director in 2004 and Freeholder Director in 2005.

He is an accomplished firefighter having risen from the ranks of inner city firefighters to Battalion Chief for the City of Paterson Fire Department. His community achievements in addition to Sussex County Freeholder include President of the Paterson Firefighters Association, Highland Water Protection and Planning Council, Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, Director, Lusscroft Farm and Agricultural Association, Chairman of the John Cocula Memorial Scholarship Foundation, President and Chairman of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Paterson and Passaic, President and Chairman, Sparta Unico, and Passaic County 200 Club Trustee.

Vetrano’s special recognitions include Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, Red Cross of Sussex County Man of the Year, Sussex County St. Patrick’s Society Grand Marshal and Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic Man of the Year. A resident of Sussex County, his ultimate objective as a rural citizen farmer is to advance the preservation of New Jersey’s agricultural roots.

“It is my pleasure to welcome Tammie Horsfield and Glen Vetrano to the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation Board. For the past two years they served on the Focus Group/Capital Campaign Committee with dedication and commitment. Their experience and knowledge will be beneficial in enabling hospice to reach our future goals.”—Julia A. Quinlan, Chairman & Co-Founder Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. Serving North and Northwest NJ and PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.
 
 
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Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice names two new Board members

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 2, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice names two new Board members

Newton-December 3, 2010–Tammie Horsfield, President of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce and Glen Vetrano, former Sussex County Freeholder Director, will join the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation beginning January 2011.

Horsfield also serves as President of the Sussex County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. and directs and coordinates seven other local chamber councils including Branchville-Frankford-Lafayette, Andover-Byram, Franklin-Hardyston area, Fredon-Green-Stillwater, Hampton Township, Sparta, and Sussex-Wantage. She is further involved in her community serving as Vice Chair of the Newton Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, Trustee and Immediate Past Chair on the Sussex County Community College Foundation, Executive Committee member and member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey State Fair/The Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, Executive Board member of the High Point Regional High School Educational Foundation, Advisory Board member of High Point Regional High School, and a member of the In Home Health Advisory Board.

Tammie serves on numerous committees including the Sussex County Strategic Growth Advisory Committee, Sussex County Economic Development Vision 20/20 Task Force, Sussex County Community College Board of Trustee Search Committee, Sussex County Domestic Preparedness Task Force, Local Emergency Planning Committee of the Office of Emergency Management, Pioneering Healthier Communities Task Force and she is the Chair of the Sussex County Underage Drinking Task Force.

Over the past few years, Tammie has been presented with several recognition awards including; 2008 Garden State Woman of the Year presented by Garden State Women’s Magazine, 2009 NJ Association of Women Business Owners Rose and Scroll Award (Tammie was the recipient of both the Sussex County Award and the New Jersey Award), 2009 Tribute to Women Award presented by the Boy Scouts of America, 2009 she was honored at the Sussex County Community College Foundation Ball for service to the College and the Community.

Glen Vetrano began his service on the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders February 2000 and served as both a Deputy Director in 2004 and Freeholder Director in 2005.

He is an accomplished firefighter having risen from the ranks of inner city firefighters to Battalion Chief for the City of Paterson Fire Department. His community achievements in addition to Sussex County Freeholder include President of the Paterson Firefighters Association, Highland Water Protection and Planning Council, Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, Director, Lusscroft Farm and Agricultural Association, Chairman of the John Cocula Memorial Scholarship Foundation, President and Chairman of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Paterson and Passaic, President and Chairman, Sparta Unico, and Passaic County 200 Club Trustee.

Vetrano’s special recognitions include Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, Red Cross of Sussex County Man of the Year, Sussex County St. Patrick’s Society Grand Marshal and Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic Man of the Year. A resident of Sussex County, his ultimate objective as a rural citizen farmer is to advance the preservation of New Jersey’s agricultural roots.

“It is my pleasure to welcome Tammie Horsfield and Glen Vetrano to the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation Board. For the past two years they served on the Focus Group/Capital Campaign Committee with dedication and commitment. Their experience and knowledge will be beneficial in enabling hospice to reach our future goals.”—Julia A. Quinlan, Chairman & Co-Founder Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. Serving North and Northwest NJ and PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.
 
 
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Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Recognizes Dedicated Employees

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 8, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice recognizes dedicated employees.

At the annual staff and holiday meeting held at the Lafayette House for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice & Home Health Care, the organization honored 5, 10, and 20 year employees.

“Hospice care is often a very difficult job and we are grateful to all those dedicated staff members who take us through day after day.”—Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

5 Year 2010(A) Five year awards were given to Certified Home Health Aides (LtoR) Sue Pedersen, Sherry Rumsey, and Machelle Foster.
 
 
 
 
10 Year 2010(B) Karen Ann Quinlan hospice founder Julia Quinlan, center, and to her left Hospice board member Louis Ruggiero congratulated ten year award recipients Laura Entwistle, MA, Social Services Counselor, and on the end Mary Bowden from the Marketing and Advancement department. The two twenty year recipients were Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director, and Marlina Schetting, Director of Social Services.

Marlina Schetting 20 Year(C) Marlina Schetting “Hospice has been such a gratifying part of my life”. Pictured with Louis Ruggiero on the left and Julia Quinlan, center.
 
 
 
Cecelia Clayton(D) Cecelia Clayton spoke of how she started at the “top” in hospice work; she started as a volunteer 20 years ago.
 
 
 
 
 
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. Serving North and Northwest NJ and the Pike County area of PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

 
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