Monday Memo // April 17

THIS WEEK'S ITEMS:

Welcome!
Upcoming Events
Emerge Shirt and Jacket Orders
Scrub Jogger Links
Trivia
Education Opportunities
Introducing Core Words
New Badge and Key Policy *Badge Policy has been updated*
2023 Calendar *Please note: Calendar has been updated*
Shout Out and Thank You
#EasterEggHunt
Job Openings

Welcome to our newest team members:

Sonnie Walker and Jasmine London - RLTs on the ABA team
Paris Grey- Compliance Specialist on ABA team

Mondays- Emerge Staff Yoga!
Occupational Therapy Month Ice Cream Celebration- 4/19
Occupational Therapy Jeopardy- 4/19
Emerge's "Suburban Cowboy "Gala- 4/22
Self Peer Review Program - 5/2

Occupational Therapy Month was initiated in 1980 in accordance with the annual conference and expo for the American Occupational Therapy Association.

William Rush Dunton Jr. was a strong proponent of occupational therapy and, eventually, he founded the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy, which is now called the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Dunton Jr. is known as ‘the father of OT’ as he published the first account of occupational therapy as a profession.

In 1915, Eleanor Clarke Slagle, who later came to be known as ‘the mother of OT’, organized the first educational program for occupational therapists. This was a major turning point in OT’s development as a profession and it started to be recognized as a distinct medical field.

Autism Awareness Month is a month-long observance focused on raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders, what it means to be autistic, how to support autistic people, and the difficulties and discrimination that autistic people face.

In 1972, the Autistic Society established National Autistic Children’s Week as part of its efforts to educate people about autism spectrum disorders and how to support autistic people. This evolved into a month-long observance known as Autism Awareness Month, which became widely observed throughout the autism community.

Here is the OT Fun Fact of the week:

What does "occupation" mean as it related to occupational therapy? An occupation is any meaningful activity that occupies your time! This can be anything from gardening, playing on the playground, shopping, fishing, writing checks, walking your dog, and even sleeping!

Check out IG @emergela for more OT Fun Facts and to get to know our OT staff!
Reminder: OT Jeopardy April 19^th at 12:15 p.m. in conference room and 2:00 p.m. at ESA!

Key Card Access

As an increased safety and security measure for Emerge teams and clients, starting TODAY, Monday, April 17, 2023, all doors to Emerge (including our front entrance doors) will be locked at all times. Our front desk receptionist will monitor and control access into the building for all team members and guests that do not have company-issued badges. For all team members with company-issued badges, it is essential to wear and utilize your Emerge badge while on Emerge premises. If you have specific questions regarding our door policy, please reach out to your direct supervisor or to [email protected].

Badge and Key Policy

*Updates have been made to door key policy*

Beginning Monday April 24th, Emerge will introduce an updated badge and key policy. In alignment with other increased safety and security measures, daily logs of issued badges and keys are also essential to the safety and security of our teams and clients. Emerge will discontinue the use of department-specific shared badges this Friday, April 21st. All shareable badges and keys will move to daily logs, notating date and time of issue and date and time of return. These logs will be housed at both the front receptionist desk and CDC receptionist desk (near the team member time clock). No shareable badges should be taken off premises. Shareable keys and badges should be returned no later than the close of business operations on any given day. If you have additional questions regarding our updated badge and key policy, please reach out to your direct supervisor or to [email protected].

Emerge's "Suburban Cowboy" Gala

Emerge’s “Suburban Cowboy” Gala will take place on Saturday, April 22^nd at Live Oak at Cedar Lodge. We would love for our team members to participate in the event, and there are several ways you can get involved.

Volunteer

We’ve received a tremendous response regarding volunteering at the event! All volunteers spots for Emerge team members have been filled.

Discounted Staff Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets

Each Emerge team member can purchase one discounted event ticket for $100. To purchase your staff ticket, please use this link.
Raffle tickets can also be purchased for $25 each. Three great prizes are up for grabs – a pair of Tecovas boots, a custom-designed Kemo Sabe cowboy hat and a bourbon and tequila package.
If you would like to help sell raffle tickets, please contact Caitlynn Coco. We have books of ten tickets available to sell.

Social Media

Please help us spread the word about general admission and raffle tickets by sharing our Gala posts on Facebook and Instagram!

Thank you for everything you do to make Emerge such a special place!

Emerge T-Shirt and Jacket Orders

Use this link to order your Emerge Shirts and Jackets! If you missed the last deadline to place an order. *If the link says closed it means they are processing orders. Once the orders have been processed the link will be active again!*

Scrub Links

Below are links to approved jogger scrubs and pants.

Scrub Joggers

Scrub Pants

Education Opportunities

There are 2 educational opportunities through Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU)!

Master of Applied Behavior Analysis
RBT Course (Free)

If you are interested, please see Tanisha for more information!

New Core Word 4/17- 4/28: MORE

Here’s a short video modeling the sign for MORE:

Learn how to sign more in ASL - SigningTime Dictionary

Look for visuals around the building about how to model this Core Word with different devices and activities!

What is a core word?

Core vocabulary refers to the small number of words that make up >70-90% of what we say on a daily basis. These words are relevant across contexts and can have many meanings. Core vocabulary is powerful because it allows communicators to express a wide variety of concepts with a very small number of words.

Click this link to learn more!

Last Week's question:

What was the first toy to be advertised on television?

A. Play-Doh

B. Mr. Potato Head

C. Barbie

Correct answer: B. Mr. Potato Head

New Question: What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Pinocchio

Steamboat Willie

Helpful Information: L.I.F.E. File: Life Saving Information for Emergencies

What is the L.I.F.E. File?

The L.I.F.E. File is a simple tool individuals and families may use to assist the emergency medical responders during a medical emergencies. The L.I.F.E. File pouch is a vinyl magnetic pouch that is placed in an easily seen location on the refrigerator. The L.I.F.E. File form that is contained within the pouch is to be completed for each person living in the home. (One form per person) The information on the form will allow emergency medical responders to quickly learn about the patients past medical history, current medications the patient is taking, be alerted to any medication allergies the patient may have and much more information to assist the first responders in providing the best care possible for the patient.

Why do I need this information written down?

Medical emergencies can be stressful to the patient and for the patients loved ones. During these times of stress it can be difficult to remember the information or recall it quickly for the emergency personnel. There are also occasions where the medical emergency involves an unconscious individual who cannot provide the information needed. In these situations the L.I.F.E. File is just that, Lifesaving Information For Emergencies.

2023 Emerge Calendar

See the attached updated holiday and closure calendar for 2023. Dates have been rearranged in an attempt to optimize consecutive time off for employees. July 4th now carries two days off. December 29th was removed to balance this out. Christmas dates off are now 25th and 26th.

2023 Calendar

SHOUT OUT AND THANK YOU!

Congratulations to all of our February and March Major Anniversary milestones: Mark Nelson - 5 years, Leslie Adams - 5 years, Emily Boudreaux - 10 years. Awards will be handed out at our next All Staff Meeting!

Shout- Out to Maddie Grace for always bringing genuine joy to every interaction with a child! - Madison Passmore

Shout- Out to Kim Brown and Kylah Delaney for cleaning out the refrigerator! "Their bravery in the face of uncertainty is much appreciated." - Ashley McDermott

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JOB OPENINGS

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM

Don’t forget about our Employee Referral Program! You have the potential to receive a $500 bonus. Speak with your supervisor for more details.

Center:

EMERGE

VISION: A world where all individuals are able to maximize their potential.

MISSION STATEMENT: Emerge empowers children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through an interdisciplinary therapy program within an innovative educational model. Support from the community facilitates broad access to our services, expands our impact and enriches our unique learning environment.