John Middleton Clayton Delaware Statesman Born in Dagsboro by Sandie Gerken Hall
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Local Postal Customer High Tide News January 2016 Local news for the people, by the people Vol. 4 Num. 1 www.hightidenews.com John Middleton Clayton Delaware Statesman Born in Dagsboro By Sandie Gerken hall. The Clayton House M. was named for his One of Delaware’s most prominent Hotel later occupied this father’s brother, John statesmen was born in Dagsboro, Dela- spot circa 1880. He was Clayton, a one-time ware on July 24, 1796 in a house that once the son of James and jurist and sheriff of stood on the corner of Main and Clayton Sarah Middleton Clay- Sussex County. Streets, just across from the present town ton, a well-educated John M. Clayton family of some means. started his education in James Clayton estab- Dagsboro with primary lished a tannery in Dags- classes held at Prince boro and was a classic George’s Chapel. Deter- Photo of Buena Vista, Courtesy of Delaware Archives literature scholar. John’s mined to give him the uncle, Dr. Joshua Clayton best education avail- home in Milford. He was later schooled in was a former Governor able, his family sent Lewes and in Milford. A well read, preco- of Delaware and his Portrait of John Middleton Clayton, him to an academy at cious boy, he was greatly interested in Courtesy of Wikimedia commons, cousin, Thomas Clayton in public domain Berlin, Maryland. While politics and had an aptitude for debates was a prominent lawyer, John M. was at school and speeches. In 1811 at the age of 15, senator, and judge. John M.’s great-great- in Berlin, his family moved to Milford to he entered Yale College in Connecticut grandfather, Joshua Clayton brought the live in the Parson Thorne Mansion there. to study law. He returned to Delaware in Clayton family to America in 1682 with John M. disliked the boarding school, so 1815, having graduated with the high- Sketch of John Middleton Clayton Birthplace, By Delaware artist, Robert Shaw, William Penn. Sarah Middleton was from he convinced a schoolmate, the son of a est honors of his class. He studied law in Courtesy of Hagley Museum and Library a prominent Eastern Shore family. John judge to run away and walk to his parents’ continued on page 2 students involved, and took a journey with them in 1978 The Center has 16 private, patient-family suites are set in to visit a hospice in Sheffield, England. Dr. Amy Hecht was a comfortable and peaceful home-like atmosphere, with serving as the Chair of the University of Delaware’s Nurs- space for the family to gather. A team of professionals ing Department when she began hearing about hospice in provide specialized hospice care 24 hours a day, allowing the late 1970s. Their efforts, combined with a generous gift family members to spend quality time together. Visitors are from the Episcopal Diocese, led to the founding of Delaware encouraged to use the family oriented spaces including the Hospice in 1982. country kitchen, living room, family room, and a children’s We started in 1982 through the concern of the Delaware playroom. Families will also enjoy strolling through the community. Members of the community beautifully landscaped gardens. felt Delaware needed hospice services and Delaware Hospice has earned The Joint we were founded through their generosity Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for of time and monetary gifts. Over the years, Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating we have continued to grow with services in continuous compliance with its performance each of Delaware’s counties (New Castle, Kent, standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a Submitted by Jennifer Saienni, and Sussex) as well as Chester and Delaware symbol of quality that reflects an organiza- Public Relations Specialist, Delaware Hospice Counties in Pennsylvania. We are still the only tion’s commitment to providing safe and non-profit hospice agency in Delaware. effective care. The origins of America’s early movement toward embrac- in 2008, our goal was to provide round Delaware Hospice underwent a rigorous ing hospice care originated from an effort calling for kind- the clock care for our patients and families. on-site survey in January 2015. During the ness, care and friendship toward individuals coping with a We continue to see growth in our services as Susan Lloyd, RN, MSN survey, compliance with home care stan- life-limiting illness. British physician Dame Cicely Saunders the Delaware population continues to age. President and CEO dards reflecting key organization areas was Delaware Hospice and Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross each served as early pioneers Delaware Hospice has become synonymous evaluated, including the provision of care, of the hospice movement, making significant contributions with providing the highest quality hospice treatment and services, emergency man- toward educating the public about the unique needs of and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community agement, human resources, individual rights and respon- individuals coping with the end-of-life. partner in end-of-life education and support. sibilities, and leadership. The accreditation process also In 1976, Dr. Dorothy Moser, a faculty member of the Uni- The Delaware Hospice Center provides expert care for provided Delaware Hospice with education and guidance versity of Delaware’s Department of Nursing, heard a visitor hospice patients and their families who require short-term to help staff continue to improve its home care program’s from the U.K. speak about hospice at the Delaware Medical stays for caregiver education, respite care, transiting from performance. Association. She was so inspired, she decided to get some hospital to home, or pain and symptom management. continued on page 2 1 Delaware Hospice, continued from page 1 Established in 1988, The Joint Commis- strengthen the continuum of care and to “Delaware Hospice Delaware Hospice- sion’s Home Care Accreditation program deliver and maintain optimal home care staff members work focuses on meeting supports the efforts of its accredited organi- services for those in our community.” hard each and everyday the physical, emo- zations to help deliver safe, high quality care, Delaware Hospice has also earned the to ensure our patients tional, and spiritual and services. More than 6,000 home care Elite Status in the 2015 Hospice Honors receive the highest qual- needs of patients and programs currently maintain accreditation, from Deyta. As a data-driven management ity hospice and health- families with life-lim- awarded for a three-year period, by The Joint company, Deyta works with thousands of care services,” commented Tracy Tull, RN, iting illnesses through the care of a multi- Commission. healthcare agencies including Delaware MSN, CHPCA, Vice President, Compliance disciplinary team of professionals. “When individuals engage a home care Hospice to compile accurate, up-to-date & Education for Delaware Hospice. “Being Delaware Hospice Center- offers a higher provider they want to be sure that provider survey information. named a Hospice Honors Elite member is level of specialized, 24 hour care to hospice is capable of providing safe, quality care,” Each year, Deyta recognizes the top a special mark of distinction as it is a testa- patients who require symptom manage- said Margherita Labson, RN, M.S., Executive partnered hospices through a compre- ment to our mission to continuously be a ment. Director, Home Care Accreditation program, hensive analysis of the Family Evaluation trusted community partner in end-of-life New Hope- supports children and teens The Joint Commission. “As the home care of Hospice Care (FEHC) Survey. Eigh- education and support.” who are coping with loss. setting becomes increasingly popular, it is teen satisfaction indicator measures are Delaware Hospice has been able to be in Delaware Hospice staff members are important that home care providers are able reviewed by Deyta from the previous year business for the past 33 years because of our able to understand the needs of the com- to demonstrate that they are capable of pro- (October 2013-September 2014) and than employees. Their passion and dedication to munity when if comes to end-of-life issues. viding safe, high quality care. Accreditation compared question-to-question based their patients and the organizations has set As a home-grown organization we are Dela- by The Joint Commission and the gold seal on national averages from approximately us apart. Since we were founded in the Dela- wareans that know the community’s needs serve as an indication that the organization 1700 partnering hospices. ware by Delawareans our mission and drive firsthand. has demonstrated compliance to these rec- To be considered, a hospice must first to be successful is intertwined in the state. We hope to continue to provide the high- ognized standards of safe and quality care.” have an average higher than the national We offer a variety of programs for a variety est quality hospice and healthcare services, “Delaware Hospice is pleased to receive average on the FEHC for Willingness to Rec- of Delawareans. and serve as a trusted community partner accreditation from The Joint Commission, ommend. Hospice Honors recipients need Transitions offers non-medical support in end-of-life education and support com- the premier healthcare quality improve- an average higher than 16 of the 18 evalu- for people coping with serious illness. munity families. ment and accrediting body in the nation,” ated questions. A named Hospice Honors Delaware Palliative- offers symptom added Delaware Hospice President and CEO, Elite member, such as Delaware Hospice management and psychosocial support to www.delawarehospice.org Susan Lloyd, MSN, RN. “Staff from across our must have scored better then the national seriously ill people who are still seeking cura- 1-800-838-9800 organization continue to work together to average on all 18 of the evaluated questions.