Donna Yee and Jimmie Yee

Nursing education thrives thanks to fund

Recognizing the vision of the Mary & Jimmie Yee Performing Arts Fund and the Fong-Yee-Eng Education Fund, ACC Senior Services Care Center leaders have hosted music recitals for the residents. The most recent performance was on April 16, 2018, and featured the Sacramento Chinese Culture Foundation.

The Mary & Jimmie Yee Performing Arts Fund and the Fong-Yee-Eng Education Fund also launched the ACC Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) Career Advancement Program with a goal of having the most educated staff in the State of California. The purpose of the Fong-Yee-Eng Education Fund is to educate nursing assistants and other employees in furthering their professional development.

Thanks to the Fong-Yee-Eng Fund, our staff now have the resources, time, and the motivation to seek education leading to licensure as a nurse. The Fund provides for a module-based program with five modules developed and taught by subject matter experts. A minimum of 8 hours will be required for each module (two 4-hour sessions) and each cohort will consist of 10-16 staff members. Competency testing will be repeated annually to maintain certification in particular areas including:

  1. Concierge Customer Service (offered to all line staff)
  2. Restorative Nursing Assistant
  3. Dementia
  4. Palliative Care
  5. Leisure & Therapeutic Activity

Add a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *