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2024 Commitment to Caring Award Recipient Sarah Mayhew, LPN.

Durham-Hensley Health & Rehab was asked to nominate employees that continually demonstrate a “Commitment to Caring”. These employees were nominated based upon the criteria of:

• Relating well to residents, families, visitors, staff, and supervisors; respecting resident’s rights;
• Consistently performing beyond basic job requirements; promoting safety in the workplace;
• Striving to maintain personal and professional growth through in-services or external educational opportunities;
• Maintaining a positive “can-do” attitude;
• Having dependable attendance; participating in company sponsored events;
• Participating as a team player;
• And overall continually demonstrating the “Commitment to Caring” philosophy.

Sarah has worked at Durham-Hensley for four years and in healthcare fifteen years. She continually shows a “Commitment to Caring” by helping each person to be comfortable providing them with ice, a blanket and helping them to the restroom - not just administering medications.

She stated that her motivation is just being a Nurse. She enjoys making others feel heard and feel better.

Sarah shared that she likes working at Durham-Hensley because it’s a small Facility and her co-workers are like family.

When asked what her most memorable experience has been, she mentioned that a Resident once told her that they were glad to see her working.

Mr. Gerald Behrens chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in an overall decline in function. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with all aspects of mobility and activities of daily living.

Mr. Behrens worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy and was determined to return home. He is now able to walk and return home. He states, “I had a nice stop in Tennessee and being here for rehab made being displaced from the hurricane much better. I have met some incredible people during my journey and will always remember how much everyone helped me and was so compassionate. Thank you all for being so caring. I am ready to go home to the Florida sun!”

We are so proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.

Please welcome Brooke Williams as our Wound Care and Staff Development Nurse! 

Congratulations to Jessica Dearinger on starting as our new Director of Nursing! 

Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation celebrated Halloween last week “to Infinity and Beyond” as the Toy Story cast.  

Leslie Miller, Rehab Director as Buzz Lightyear and Sabrina Vanderford, Rehab Tech as Woody lead the rest of the toys in the day of events at Durham the residents were able to enjoy. Our team of Speech Therapist, Marci Dupre, and Respiratory Therapist, Shonna Tipton, completed our cast as the Toy Soldier and cow from Al’s Toy Barn. Barbie, Jenna Bailey, our Executive Director, even made an appearance with our toys.

Mr. Frank Barrett chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a significant decline in mobility. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with all aspects of functional mobility as well as his activities of daily living, impacting his ability to return home independently and safely.

Mr. Barrett worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy and was determined to return home.  He stated. “My stay was very good at Durham-Hensley. I am thankful to Mike and the therapy team. Sarah, the nurse, and her smile always made my day. I am excited to get home to my dog Bo, my Belgian Malinois so we can watch birds and take it easy in the recliner.”

We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Terry Randolph chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with all aspects of functional mobility as well as his activities of daily living, impacting his ability to return home safely.

Mr. Randolph worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory therapy and was determined to return home.  He stated. “I enjoyed my time here at Durham but I am ready to be home too. I can’t wait to sit on the porch. Thank you guys for all you did for me.”

We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.

Ms. Eunice Shehan chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in function and mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her gait and balance and her activities of daily living, impacting her ability to return home independently.

Ms. Shehan worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, and Respiratory Therapy and was determined to return home. She stated, “I’m sure thankful for your all’s help to get me back home. I’m walking better and hurting less in my leg. Thank you all for everything.”

We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.

Ms. Isabel Marco chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her gait and balance and her activities of daily living, impacting her ability to return home.

Ms. Marco worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy and was determined to return home.  She stated, “You all have made me work hard and I’m doing so much better. I never thought I would have the confidence to walk again after my fall.”  

We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.

We celebrated National Tie Day yesterday!