| Submitted by Maricia Mlynek
The Calhoun County Committee on Aging In-Home Services recently hosted eight hours of mandatory training for the agency's thirty-one Personal Care Providers.
The program was directed by CCCOA's Angie Yoak, RN and Opal Harris. The topics in discussion during the training session included, Abuse, Neglect, Fraud, Exploitation, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Alzheimer Disease Behavioral Issues, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, HIPPA Regulations, Confidentiality, and Family Care Giving.
Tracy Snodgrass, BSW/LSW from Minnie Hamilton Health System, attended as a guest speaker. Lunch was provided by CCCOA's kitchen staff, Ellen Shock and Anetia Wilson. Executive Director Rick Poling addressed the group and thanked them for being the "caring hands" of the organization and for giving up their usual Saturday activities to learn more about their profession.
Personal Care Providers in attendance were, Alice Hicks, Betty Sue McCune, Brenda Ackley, Brenda Whipkey, Catherine Eagle, Chasidy Rush, Christine Starcher, Connie Toppings, Flisha Poling, Genevieve Davis, Glenna Hoskins, Heather Satterfield, Jessica Bell, Judy Allison, Kathryn Holbert, Kayla Cooper, Linda Holbert, Linda Peggs, Loretta Bishop, Lula Norman, Marsha Moore, Melissa Cunningham, Naomi Toler, Pamela Richards, Patty Sims, Roselee King, Sabrina Whytsell, Sandra Harris, Shonda Moore, Stephanie Metheney, and Tina McGlothlin.
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