Trempealeau County Nursing Home - Safe Resident Assistance Grant

Hudson WI

22 June, 2021

4:33 PM

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WHITEHALL, Wis. — West Bend Mutual Insurance Company announced it has awarded itsSafe Resident Assistance Endowment Grant to Trempealeau County Health Care Center. Inpartnership with LeadingAgeTM Wisconsin, West Bend established the Endowment to providestate-of-the-art equipment to improve transferring or transfer assistance for residents andcaregivers of long-term care facilities across Wisconsin, while easing the financial burden forfacilities. Since the Endowment's creation in 2014, West Bend has awarded more than $175,000in grants to over 35 Wisconsin facilities. "The generosity of West Bend through this grant provides our facility with state-of-the-artequipment that allows our staff to safely transfer residents with the best support possible," saidCurtis Johnson, administrator at Trempealeau County Health Care Center. "These resourcesenable our facility to efficiently move residents safely, and with dignity, while minimizing riskof injury to both residents and caregivers." "At West Bend, we're committed to supporting patient and caregiver safety," said Jim Keal, vicepresident of West Bend's monoline workers' compensation division. "Through our Safe ResidentAssistance Endowment and our partnership with LeadingAge™ Wisconsin, we are happy to helpprovide equipment that improves the safety and comfort of both caregivers and residents atfacilities throughout the state." "LeadingAge Wisconsin applauds West Bend's ongoing commitment to improving the qualitycare to our state's nursing home and assisted living residents," said John Sauer, LeadingAgeWisconsin's president and CEO. "Through this company's generosity and charitable giving,more direct caregivers will have access to state-of-the-art equipment designed to safely serveresidents in need of assistance with transfers and related cares." About West Bend Mutual Insurance West Bend Mutual Insurance Company has been insuring homes, autos, and businesses for 125 years. Headquartered in West Bend, WI, the company employs more than 1,300 associates and partners with 1,500 independent insurance agencies in 13 states to bring these products and services to their valued customers. About LeadingAge Wisconsin LeadingAge Wisconsin is a non-profit association of more than 200 mission-driven member organizations, including nursing homes, assisted living and independent facilities, and community service agencies. Statewide, LeadingAge Wisconsin members employ over 38,000 people who provide compassionate care to more than 48,000 individuals daily. About Trempealeau County Health Care Center Trempealeau County Health Care Center is a county-owned facility with roots beginning in 1898 and is one of three licensed Institute for Mental Disease-Nursing Facility (IMD-NF) in the State of Wisconsin. Trempealeau County Health Care Center provides services to persons throughout the State of Wisconsin over the age of 18 who have serious, persistent mental illness. Using a recovery and person-directed care approach the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, focuses on assisting persons to be prepared for community living by promoting the individuals well-being. # # #