The RAC Health Services Committee (HSC ) works to foster the health and well-being of Riderwood Village residents by supporting and monitoring health-related programs, services, and providers; promoting health education; and advising Riderwood administration and the RAC on health-related issues and findings. The committee has specific advisory responsibilities for the Medical Center, Continuing Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and Home Health/Home Support.
Through its liaison activities, the HSC also seeks to improve the care of Riderwood residents at Adventist White Oak Medical Center.
The committee provides residents with educational resources on a wide range of health topics. Below you will find articles, program guidelines and informational flyers the committee has produced.
Health News You Can Use
- A Reassuring Report on Safety at White Oak Medical Center
- A Guide to the Available Riderwood Dietary Accommodations
- The Shingles Vaccine and Dementia Risk
- Tracking your health-related dining choices
- Understanding Maryland MOLST
- Vaccines and Vigilance
- What you wear affects the indoor air!
Program Guidelines
- ABR Volunteer Orientation Guidelines
- CarePath: A Guide for Independent Living (IL) Residents
- Understanding Maryland MOLST