Author: Tim Timmermann

Introducing Lilly’s Lounge
An environment for Joe’s Club clients with higher needs.
Purpose
The purpose of Lilly’s Lounge is to give specific programming and activities for our most progressed clients.
Client Selection
Only a specific number of clients will be chosen for the Lounge by clinical and case management staff. Clients requiring more than 6-to-1 ratio will be selected. Any client who demonstrates a higher needs of care will be a candidate for the Lounge.
Number of Clients
We are expecting 8-10 full-time clients. When we exceed eight full-time clients, case management will create a waiting list.
Staff
Alyana and Denise are assigned in the Lounge (8 am—4 pm). We are actively seeking a part-time person from 9 am—3pm.
Implementation
The Lounge will have a separate count and board. Denise and Sam will create a separate activities calendar
Ultimate Benefit to Joe’s Club
The ultimate goal of Joe’s Club is to create an interactive community of elders who ACTIVELY participate in scheduled activities. Clients who are disruptive to this community be moved to the Lounge. This will allow program aids to focus on activities and programing and less on clinical needs.
Patience Please: While we are creating something similar to our current model, there will be significant changes. With your patience and cooperation, we can achieve the goals of Joe’s Club and create a community that clients and staff strive and flourish together.
This is an evolving work in progress.