Geriatrician Named Medical Director
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ATHENS, Ohio (August 10, 2000) -- Wayne R. Carlsen, DO, Associate Professor of Geriatrics and Chairman of Geriatrics at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named medical director of the Kimes Convalescent Center, Ltd., in Athens.
"We are extremely pleased to have someone with Dr. Carlsen's vast medical knowledge and experience overseeing the medical needs of our residents," said Linda Smith, Kime's Administrator. "Dr. Carlsen has an excellent reputation for providing quality medical care, an approach which is right in line with the Kime's mission of caring."
In his new role as Kime's Medical Director, Dr. Carlsen will provide clinical direction for residents at the center as well as participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, monitor quality of care, attend meetings. An OU-COM faculty member since 1993, Dr. Carlsen also practices at the college's University Osteopathic Medical Center in the Geriatrics Unit at Parks Hall and Doctors Hospital of Nelsonville.
Kimes Convalescent Center, located on Kimes Lane in Athens, is a 61-bed intermediate care nursing facility established in 1965 by Fay and Harold Kimes. Residents enjoy a rural setting with the convenience of being within city limits. Residential activities include weekly themed parties like Moon Day, celebrated with CHEESE and crackers and a rocket/astronaut display to commemorate the first walk on the moon. Home-cooked meals, weekly ministerial visits with guitar worship and volunteer visitors who read, conduct crafts and share movies help residents pass the time with interest.
Activities Director, Linda Beasley, is planning to build residents raised-bed gardens for vegetables and flowers with assistance from local FFA high schoolers to provide some extra special outside activities for residents.
