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202 MINUTES OF THE 1997 SYNOD OF THE aware of considerable interest in a personal care setting being developed in th Beaver Falls area. The Reformed Presbyterian Home was established before Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programs were in place. As these funds became available, we moved to take advantage of them. Now, with the uncertainties regarding the future of welfare programs, we must plan wisely so that we can continue to provide charitable care even if these sources diminish or dry up altogether. Centennial Celebration: The Woman's Association was founded in 1897. Next year will be our centennial year. A committee has been appointed by the Board of Directors to plan an appropriate celebration. Giving: At the end of 1994, the Home had an opportunity to retire a mortgage at a discount. We sent letters to every person who had given $100 or more in recent years. Response was immediate and enthusiastic. Between December 21, 1994 and January 5, 1995 we received $22,155 toward this debt retirement. Donation Day 1995 was highly successful with $49,557 coming to the Home through purchases and gifts. We also received generous bequests in 1995. However, we are concerned about what appears to be a plateau in undesignated giving throughout the rest of the year. Mission Statement: As a result of our long range planning, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt the following mission statement. "The Reformed Presbyterian Home is a charitable, non-profit institution with the mission of providing a supportive living environment to older adults in a manner consistent with the affection, honor and care that the Holy Scriptures teach us as children to give our parents." We believe thatit describes the purpose of the Home, making clear to everyone our intention to serve the aging saints of the church and community in a way that will bring glory to God. Respectfully submitted, Faith M. Martin, Executive Direaor, RPWA ADMINISTRATOR, REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOME Life brings the aging process, and, whether one is a resident or an employee, the aging process brings us through some difficult times and some happy times. During 1995 the Home was privileged to provide independent living, personal care services, and nursing services to a total of 108 persons. I am thankful for God's providence over the Home throughout the course of this past year. Our average occupancy rate in the Nursing Unit was a healthy 96%, while our average occupancy in the Residential/Personal Care Unit was 79%. 1996 was the first full year of the Home's Personal Care program, and we feel this was a good start. Our Personal Care services include assistance with and supervision of medications, regular reminders, vital sign checkups, bathing assistance, clothing assistance, bed making assistance, and special treatments which must be handled by trained personnel.
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA 203 In May the Refundable Life Use Fee payment plan for residential admissions w no longer offered, and residents entering now pay a monthly charge. Two long time and dedicated employees retired in 1995. Following 34 years of employment in Nursing, Rita West retired in October, and in February, Betty Lynch retired from Housekeeping after 29 years of service to the Home. We thank God for these women who have given so much of themselves to care for our Home family. Please pray that God would continue to provide for our human resource needs in all departments, for it is through our employees that care is rendered and the good reputation of the Home is established. As part of her preparation for licensure, Margie Hemphill has recently taken on responsibilities as Assistant Administrator. At the conclusion of 1995, the Board of Directors adopted some significant amendments to the link between the wage scale and the employee performance appraisal system which we trust will improve the function of the performance appraisal system. The Home provides an Employee Assistance Program through professional staff conneaed to St. Margaret's Memorial Hospital. Employees may seek anonymous personal counseling through these channels. In November the Home adopted an Affirmative Action Policy which serves as a public statement and measure of the Home's desire to provide employment and service to people from all walks of life. Copies of this policy are posted onall bulletin boards around the Home. The Financial Accounting Standards Bureau initiated some new reporting steps which we are now following. One event contributing to this financialyear was the one-time opportunity in January, 1995 to buy back the smaller of our two construction loans at a 17% discount! This reduced our interest expense for 1995 and years to come. Our audited Financial Statements show sufficient total income to meet expenses, although we continue to depend upon the non-operating gains to erase our loss from operations. This year our loss from operations was $272,000. The Home continues to be certified under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Beginning in January, 1996, the Department of Public Welfare has instituted a much debated reimbursement program for those in nursing homes. It is called the Case-Mix reimbursement system, and nursing homes are now paid according to an average sickness level with rehabilitation potential for its residents living in the facility. We continue to monitor as closely as possible the future availability of government health care dollars. The Woman's Association recently received a gift of the small point of property at Federal Street/Perrysville Avenue. One major projea completed this year was the refurbishing of the 1957 northwest stairwell. Plans are underway to redo the 4th floordeck. We continue to keep up a schedule of refinishing and repainting rooms and hallways.
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