Summer MH Employee Party

Last Friday many of the MH employees and their families were able to get together and enjoy a beautiful day at Centennial Lakes in Edina.  We played croquet, lawn bowling and eventually headed over to Pinstripes for some food and bowling.  Everyone who was able to attend had a wonderful time.  Thank you to Mark and Todd for not only coming out and partaking in the activities, but also for providing the time and money for these enjoyable events.  In all, 28 people made it out for the Croquet/Lawn Bowling and 35 people attended Dinner/Bowling portion.

Mark and Todd discussing a complex situation

Group Photo

Prairie View Care Center

On the western edge of Woonsocket, SD (population 634) sits Prairie View Care Center (PVCC).  The enitire western edge of the property is adjacent to an expansive crop field...quite appropriate considering that many of the residents there have very close ties to farming.  The buidling is due for an upgrade and much needed expansion, and with the help of Dave Link from SourceGroup, we have helped guide them to the most appropriate and cost effective design solution.  Earlier this week the PVCC Board approved the team to move forward with the documentation and construction of Phase 1.  This project will include the following:

• New Resident Rooms to Create Single Occupancies
• Full Utilization of Bed Licenses

• Direct Access to Outpatient Pharmacy and Physical Therapy

• Renovation of Existing Rooms

• Additional Common Areas for Resident Interaction

• Improved Kitchen and Meal Prep Area

• Additional Staff Support Spaces

• Increased Parking Availability and Drop-off Area

• Implement Regulatory Compliance Upgrades

Site Plan (Darker Roof Indicates Additions)

South Addition

View of Existing Building and Main Addition

For more information about this project contact:
Steve Oliver, AIA
soliver@mohagenhansen.com
952-426-7413

Out and About this Fall

You can find Mohagen/Hansen actively participating in three conferences coming up in September.

Ron Powell, AIA will be attending and exhibiting at the 2011 Minnesota Health Care Engineers Association meeting on September 14 and 15 at the Grand Casino Hotel in Hinckley, MN. Please stop by and visit Ron at the Vendor Show.

Alanna Carter, Director of Senior Living is attending the Aging Services of Minnesota Annual Meeting and Leadership forum in Brainerd on September 20-23.

At the same time, Mark L. Hansen, AIA, LEED AP will be at the Minnesota Hospital Association Annual Meeting. These two conferences will be sharing the Maddens Resort venue and will join together for the Keynote address by Ian Morrison, PhD, Leading Change in Aging and Healthcare. Ian is an internationally known author, consultant and futurist specializing in long-term forecasting and planning with particular emphasis on healthcare and the changing business environment. The closing Keynote, also sponsored by both organizations entitled Endnote: Life Changes in an Instant, will be presented by Lee Woodruff, whose husband, Bob Woodruff, ABC’s newly appointed co-anchor, was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. Great programming, the opportunity to visit with old friends and meet new are sure to make this week very enjoyable and rewarding!