Please see below for important updates and information!

DSP Celebration Week

National DSP Week is September 13th-19th. We would love to feature some of our DSPs on our social media channels throughout that week. If you have a DSP you would like to see featured, please complete the form below. Nominations must be submitted by September 15th.

If you have questions, email Hayley Howard at hhoward@kistlercenter.org.

Open Enrollment coming in October!

Don't miss open enrollment! This is the one time during the year that you can pick up our insurance, make any changes to your coverage(s), or drop your insurance plan!

Brian Johnston: bjohnston@kistlercenter.org | 479-785-4677.

NEW: PTO ROLL OVER POLICY



The end of the year is quickly approaching. If you are not planning to roll over any hours, be planning to use the PTO you have available before you run out of time! You can only roll over 40 hours or less.

New this year, if you want to roll over your time, you do not need to email. Any time you have remaining up to 40 hours at the end of the year, we will roll over for you!

If you have any questions, reach out to Brian Johnston!

Brian Johnston: bjohnston@kistlercenter.org | 479-785-4677.

The HHA eXchange app will soon be migrating to an updated version called HHAeXchange+. Your log in will stay the same and you should be prompted to update to the new app when you open your old one.

We will be sending additional information about this migration soon, so please keep an eye on your email and on your phone so you don't miss any important information!

This is the icon for the current HHAeXchange app.

This is what the new, updated, app looks like. It is called HHAeXchange+.

Central Christian Church has once again graciously offered to provide a fall festival for the patients, persons served, and their families at The Kistler Center.

This event is not open to the public.

When: Friday, October 30th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Central Christian Church (400 N Waldron Rd. Fort Smith, AR 72903)

You must RSVP by Tuesday, October 27th!



DSP of the Month

Congratulations to Zuri Hesson and Megan Sims - Navarre on being chosen as the August 2026 DSPs of the Month!

Zuri has been a DSP with the Kistler Center since June 2019 and Megan has been a DSP at the Kistler Center since March 2016 !

"Zuri and Megan are great, dependable DSPs! They're fantastic with communication regarding their person served, scheduling and notes. They take wonderful care of their Person Served. They provide detailed notes and continue to be the best team players. Thank you for all you do!" 

-De'Zire Zeffer (former) Care Coordination Specialist

-Kayla Thompson CES Waiver Scheduler

Criteria to be Selected for DSP of the Month:

• Consistent, on- time attendance for shifts
• Good attitude
• Flexible
• Notes are consistently turned in on time
• Consistently clocks in/out
• Consistently turns in paperwork on time
• Good communication with CCSs, Person(s) Served, HR
• Regularly checks email and answers text messages/phone calls
• Organized
• Follows Plan of Care for Person Served

To nominate someone for DSP of the Month, please email their first and last name and why you are nominating them to dev@kistlercenter.org.

Nominations for August are due Friday, September 25th. Center Staff, DSPs, and Persons Served can all nominate someone for DSP of the Month.

The CES Waiver Leadership Team in partnership with HR and the Executive Director will review the nominations to make a selection each month. All DSPs who are nominated will be given a shout out.

We appreciate everything you do to assist your person served and your dedication to providing excellent service.