2003 OPTIMA Award ceremony: Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.One of the perks perk 1 v. perked, perk·ing, perks v.intr. 1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk. 2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner. of the job, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management Editor-in-Chief Richard L. Peck, is being able to attend the annual OPTIMA Award presentation ceremonies conducted by the winning facilities. This year's award ceremony in September had an extra perk perk 1 v. perked, perk·ing, perks v.intr. 1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk. 2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner. , he says: "The food was special." No surprise there, since the 2003 award winner described "The Five-Star Dining Experience" available at Glen Cove Glen Cove, city (1990 pop. 24,149), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on the north shore of Long Island, at the entrance to Hempstead Harbor; settled 1668, inc. as a city 1918. Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Glen Cove, New York Glen Cove is a city in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 26,622. Part of the early 20th century Gold Coast of the North Shore, Glen Cove has a diverse population. (see Nursing Homes/ Long Term Care Management, September 2003, p. 20). Administrator Jill Smoller, Director of Food Services food services Hospital services A 24/7 department in a hospital that provides for the nutritional needs of inpatients–eg, those needing special diets, preparing meals and transporting them to the floor and, through the cafeteria, the hospital staff and David Post, and Director of Nutritional Services Frank Dano put on a smorgasbord that received rave reviews from local government officials and other guests of honor attending (photo). Smoller contributed an extra dollop of enthusiasm, describing her staff's response in learning they had won the OPTIMA: "We assembled in my office, jumped up and down, and yelled--it was like winning the lottery!" A tour of the facility revealed that owner Isaac Laufer has invested a considerable sum in upgrading the dining area, with personalized tables, attractive flooring, a small cafe, and all open, airy look. Covered seating areas on the sides of the building and a popular patio in front were also constructed, adding up to a comfortable, welcoming appearance. "As always at these ceremonies," said Peck, "I was impressed by the winning facility's obvious commitment of dollars, time, and enthusiasm to enhancing today's nursing home environment." |
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