October
2012
IMPORTANT
DATES
September 25th - CPR
Sept. 9th - New Employee Orientation
9:00am at The 3rd Floor
Joie de Vivre
MMO Behavioral Health Systems
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Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe
holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and
Trick-or-Treat bags for greater visibility.
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If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may
be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
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Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
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Teach children how to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost.
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Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the
cutting.
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Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and
should never be left unattended. Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your
pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is safest.
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To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations.
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Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater.
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A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If
your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific
time when they should return home.
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Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.
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Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the
roadway facing traffic.
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Never cut across yards or use alleys.
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Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
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Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should
closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.
© 10/12 American Academy of Pediatrics
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MMO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
October 2012
WESTEND HOSPITAL
Surprise!
Vicki, LPN, was very surprised when she walked through the door to find a “spread” of the best goodies in
town, thanks to staff members who brought their own homemade cakes and cookies. Everyone at Westend
enjoyed being a part of her birthday celebration, especially when Vicki’s surprised reaction was captured on
camera. This is just one example of the celebrations we have at MMO Westend Hospital. No one can say we
do not like a good party. From wedding celebrations and baby showers to birthday celebrations, Westend Hospital knows how to plan the element of surprise. To all those who have birthdays this month, Westend shouts
out a “Happy Birthday!” To Charlyn, who just added a new little boy to her growing family, Westend says
“Congratulations!” And last, but not least, we all want to wish Jessica the best of luck on her recent marriage
on October 13th. Congratulations, Jessica and Steven!
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MMO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
October 2012
MMO JENNINGS
MMO Jennings always has something good in the making. For the month of September, Jennings staff presented an
old fashioned 70’s party. The staff was dressed in outfits many can’t believe we wore, yet half of which are on the return to the fashion market.
The clients and staff told of their fondest memory of the “Good Old Days” and why that memory was significant to
them. Jessica Adkinson, Regional Manager for the Western Division, stopped by and was drafted to participate as well.
The seventies filled the atmosphere from food to music, to language and trivia.
Every week at Jennings is a week of excitement. The clients start on Monday mornings asking the drivers what the
staff has planned for this week for them. At Jennings we aim to treat the whole need of the clients.
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MMO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
October 2012
MMO NEW ORLEANS
Meet MMO NEW ORLEANS' Newest Employee
WELCOME CHARON!
MMO New Orleans enthusiastically announces the addition of our newest
employee, Charon. Charon has been an LPN for three years. She is
actively working on her RN degree. With the little time she has between
working and toting her eight year old son to football practice, Charon
looks forward to the chances when she gets to cook. Charon is an avid
Saints fan. She is also looking forward to watching Anthony Davis' debut
with the Hornets. Fall is her favorite time of year. She can't wait for her
family's upcoming annual pumpkin carving party.
RELIANT TRANSPORTATION
September was a hectic month at Reliant Transportation. We have been busy re-evaluating our internal structure and implementing new changes. In the interest of smoother scheduling for trips, our dispatch department
and call center have been merged together under one roof. Both departments will now be headed up by
Paulette Banks. This is an exciting opportunity for us – one, because it will make the scheduling much easier
and more efficient. We look forward to the increased productivity that this will bring our organization. We
also look forward to the increased customer satisfaction that this will bring to all of our clients!
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MMO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
October 2012
GREENBRIER IOP
“What I Learned From Football”
A friend and I decided to investigate the excitement that surrounds the New Orleans’ Saints. Wondering
what would cause adults and rather tough looking guys, to dress up in odd costumes, as well as entire populations of people to chant the mantra, “Who Dat” repeatedly with exuberance, so we turned on the game. Both
of us are a bit on the geeky side (I like to think of it as adorkable!) and lack any basic knowledge of football
yet we were still confident that we, as college graduates, would be able to interpret and understand the game
by observation; and so our exploration into sports began. I will share with you my observations (perhaps not
so jock-like in nature) and what I learned (a very inspirational object lesson)!
The game was already in progress, so we decided to begin our investigation by stating the obvious: first,
the teams utilize fashion and helmet appliqués as a means to differentiate identities. It quickly became clear
that the object was to progress the ball, within a certain number of attempts, to go past the orange line (we
decided that it was not an actual line but rather a virtual line). If the team did so, then the
orange line would move closer to the end of the field and again the team would have a
certain number of tries to reach the new goal. If the goal was not reached within the preset number of attempts, the other team would get the opportunity to repeat said process
but in reverse. We concluded that the ultimate aim was to reach the correct end of the
field, at which time the team would be rewarded a predetermined numerical value for their
success. In addition to the teams quantifiable compensation, they also received accolades
from the crowd as the populace expressed their approval by verbal exaltation and mimicry. I might add that it seemed a bit hyperbolic to dress the referees in clothing fashioned after prison-ware.
We also tried to make sense of the odd language associated with the game. I doubt we were accurate but here
are a few of our takes: safety is apparently a person and not a destination; scrimmage – portmanteau for
scrambled egg sandwich; running back – southern vernacular for retreat; hut, hut- onomatopoeia for a newly
discovered indoor dwelling simian; tight end – vulgate for anal-retentive personality; clipping and personal
fowl – sounds like animal cruelty… I could go on but will not out of consideration for the reader!
Obviously, our perception lacked any real authenticity or appreciation for the game from the perspective
of those who love the sport. However, all humor aside, I did learn a very valuable lesson from my observation of the game that is relevant to all of our successes. Perhaps the nuances of football were lost to me but
the concept of teamwork was not. In order for the team to successfully score, they set smaller benchmarks
that were consistently revised. Likewise, it is wise to keep our goals in mind but in order to get there we need
daily benchmarks that are revisable as we make progress. Pacing ourselves as we advance is invaluable to
reaching the end goal. In addition, each member not only plays a specific role on the team but no one person
is responsible for winning the entire game. The team is successful because they place each member in an area
relative to individual strengths. This allows the entire team to function at full capacity both individually and
collectively. We also should play to our strengths and in doing so will find personal satisfaction and collective success as we advance toward our set goals. I
also noticed that each player seemed to have a clear understanding of his role on
the field. I never saw anyone wandering around as if confused about what to do
next. When it was time, each player assumed position and acted accordingly.
This too is key to success. For each team member to have a clear understanding of
what is expected of them and have the skill set to follow through is invaluable.
Lastly, it is no secret (even I know about it!) that the Saints have not been very
successful as a football team in the past. However, a few years ago, they began to
win. Clearly, having the right coach, players whose individual strengths are utilized, the right tools/training, and a clearly defined game plan has created a winning team. We, at GB IOP, feel that we are following that game plan!
--Beth Tullos
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MMO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
October 2012
Employees of the Month
Latasha
Karron
Lionel
Robert
Charlotte
MMO Jennings PHP
MMO Jennings IOP
MMO Westend Hospital
MMO New Orleans
GBH IOP Covington
Amber
Detra
Phillip
Deann
Stephone
Reliant Go STAT
MMO Lafayette
Reliant
R&W Plaquemine
MMO Shreveport
Cindy
Ainsley
GBH PHP Covington
Corporate
Not Pictured:
Reliant Biloxi—Stephanie
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Healthy Recipes
Submitted by Corporate
Pizza Mummies
What you’ll need:
English muffins
Pizza sauce
Black olives
Scallions
Red or green pepper
Cheese sticks or slices
How to make it:
1. Heat the oven to 350°F. For each mummy spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto half of
an English muffin.
2. Set olive slices in place for eyes and add round slices of green onion or bits of red or
green pepper for pupils.
3. Lay strips of cheese across the muffin for the mummy wrappings.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the muffing is toasty.
For this healthy Halloween recipe and more please visit http://spoonful.com/halloween/halloween-recipes
Thank You!!! Recipes that did not make this newsletter will be in the following newsletter s.
Do you have a healthy r ecipe?
If so, send it to Ainsley at [email protected] so we can put it in the next months newsletter.
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