Because he so strongly values the role of nurses, he selected nurses to play key roles in the HRO journey - roles like the Chief of Organizational Improvement and the HRO Facility Champion. She would note that the most critical patients are those that stand to improve the most if treated early and appropriately. She makes sure that I do not forget any important point when I do a monthly review assessment on a participant. She is extremely caring and a great clinician. Devoted to her patients, Wendy has a special gift that has a healing effect that transcends illness and brings a little reprieve from the rest. Julie travels to attend programs led by her field nurses, to meet patients in person and demonstrate that there is a full team supporting them. I look forward to my infusion visits because of Jill. I have always admired and been inspired by my mother. She gives record cards that people carry and she advises those who seem to have problems to contact their doctors. This delicate work demonstrates her empathy and compassion. She made sure my son flying home from California made it here in time to say his last goodbye to his dad. We are eternally grateful for Doris analysis, responsiveness, and follow through.Nominated by Alina Nisenzon, When we uprooted our lives from LA and moved to Boston for an indefinite amount of time, Dori truly was a rock for us to lean on. Later in the treatment cycles, she was a staunch advocate for necessary genetic testing and helping gain approvals for various treatments and support services.Nominated by Jerry Hobbs, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, New England Hematology and Oncology, Wendy Kear, Vernon Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, New England Hematology and Oncology, The Vernon Center is a busy treatment center for cancer and other serious medical conditions. We were so lucky to have her outstanding care, compassion, and true expertise.Nominated by Nancy OBrien, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, Linda Accardi, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, Because I believe that in some instances less is more, below is an excerpt of the thank you letter that I sent to the VNA of Cape Cod: No one wants to lose a loved one, especially to a disease like cancer. Ellen came into the room after several minutes, slipping through the chaos to the patients side. Accordingly, Saving Lives addresses both the sources of, and prescription for, misperceptions surrounding contemporary nursing. Instead of being another frightening experience, treatment in her care is comforting and assuring. She also encouraged me when it came time for therapy before my discharge. I truly believe she deserves recognition for all that she does.Nominated by Huma Farid, The Entire Pre-Op, OR, and PACU Nurses, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, It would be impossible and incredibly unfair to pick just one nurse. My in-laws were living at the Brookdale assisted living facility, and Ritas constant attention to their needs was always admirable. Nurses at all levels are invited to be on hospital-wide committees and councils. But Ill do my best because Suzy Messer, a labor and delivery nurse at Boston Medical Center, is so very deserving of being recognized. She is most deserving of acknowledgment in the nursing field. In their roles, they are expert clinicians, especially in crisis situations. This woman and the whole staff at Brookline IVF helped me so I stayed on track for that current cycle. Ill never forget one special gesture. If you have to deal with a not too pleasant diagnosis, having them treating your mental and physical condition makes you have some great luck on your side. Kimberly has shown compassion for our residents by always being there to assist them when they have a concern, and attending appointments with them if they ask. She advocates for the patient by communicating effectively with the physicians and other members of the care team about patients needs, well being, and concerns ranging from getting a dietician consult to obtaining a written order allowing the patient to leave the floor for some fresh air. She also facilitated, utilizing the JHNEBP principles, the alignment for all joint Department of Defense (DOD) and Veteran Affairs (VA) facilities charting. Elma works as a nurse in Residential Group homes, she has been instrumental in assisting usin obtaining massage therapy services specifically targeting those residents who are in wheelchairs. In a time where so little was in my control, Suzy held me (and my husband) together. With her specialty in surgery, Anne has supported me with my recent surgical recovery . An essential reference for nursing students in developing and implementing the competencies necessary in caring for critically ill patients. This enables MassHealth to continue to serve disabled/indigent people, as well as ensure that Medicaid remains a system of high integrity and fairness. In this day of age of automated phone messages and a hurry-up attitude, it was so refreshing to partner with her. She helped, advised, and most of all comforted me and made me feel whole at a time that my own body was making me feel so out of control. Victoria (Vicki) Church demonstrates expert nursing practice at the local, regional and national level. Fortunately, Pam Von Busch was assigned to us and she continues to treat and monitor my dad. As the day went on, things started to take a turn for the worse and Karen looked at me with tears in her eyes and said, Its going to happen today. Karen stayed after her shift ended so that she could be there when my son passed. She once gave me a Keep Calm and Carry On poster that reminds me despite anxiety, I can move forward. She teaches me a lot . Heck, she even brought flowers from her own garden to match the color of our birth-defect theme when she couldnt find anything at the local garden store. On an on-going basis, capstone faculty nominate deserving . Day in and day out, she is a tireless healthcare professional who demonstrates compassion and patience in every encounter. Helping me every step of the way. They work collaboratively with obstetricians and neonatologists to ensure safety for moms and babies. I cannot nominate a single nurse, but rather the nurses of a whole floor and the Patient Care Assistants as well. Thanks for allowing us to honor someone who truly deserves it. She has a wonderful way of making a stressful situation calming. One example of her efforts was the instrumental education and examples that she was able to provide to staff in the healing of a very deep wound of one of the residents. How did I organize a party from thousands of miles away? If she requires further information concerning my treatment, she contacts my physician for assistance. This past January, Gina was to join her colleagues at a team bowling event but she had to cancel as a patient was being discharged from a Boston hospital into hospice care. She makes us feel like God put her directly in our lives to be an instrument for our care. She has helped their family in numerous ways. Having Stephanie and other nurses like her as a resource has helped make our community a healthier and better place. Actually, I look forward to it because I know that the wonderful, funny, and compassionate Beth will be there to greet me with a smile, a joke, and lots of laughs. There are many issues of trust when it comes to returning to duty from injury. Rose oversees my care in a clinical trial. She works in the chemotherapy department on the 9th floor of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Found inside Page 501 In the Loop newsletter, 48 Intra-Professional Collaborative Practice Among Nurses BPG, case studies/ examples Bayshore HealthCare, 266267 Health Minister's Award of Excellence, 267 NHSRU (Nursing Health Services Research Unit), Theidea that we would be managing her lifesaving dialysis treatments felt like too much to bear and seemed so very unlikely. We are extremely grateful for so many people at BCH, but Dori is truly #1 on that list. Rita held her hand until the ambulance came so she would not be afraid. I had bad veins and Mary made sure I was able to get my treatment with as little pain as possible. I witnessed several interactions between Kaitlin and her patients. Her calm demeanor makes her an ideal candidate for the often overloaded critical care staff of the 5 Central unit. It was like an angel taking care of our angel.Nominated by Stephanie Joyce, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Margaret Ryder, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Margaret is a colleague of mine in the MassHealth Provider Compliance Unit and as our team clinical auditor she answers any medical necessity/utilization questions we have while we are reviewing providers for fraud, waste, and abuse. And some view caring/healing as a true gift and will stop when they can no longer do it. The story begins when I was diagnosed with cancer. Janice leads by example and chips in all the time.Nominated by Mary LaRosee, Health Imperatives/DYD Adolescent Services, Theresa Szymczuk, Health Imperatives/DYD Adolescent Services, Theresa is the consummate professional, offering compassion and excellent care to incarcerated youth. One example of Ms. Insurance companies insist on timing of nurse-patient interaction and the time it took to emotionally stabilize a woman who had just lost her husband was not figured into the equation. Her skills truly get better with time, no burnout here. She was always there for us and helped us in an outstanding and excellent way. He was there when she took her first breath, and she was there when he took his last. Its obvious how much she loved her job by the legion of students who come back to school to visit her, the parents who honor her in so many ways and the families who send her Christmas cards, years after their children have graduated. We spent four months in Boston with the Esophageal Atresia Team and I am so happy we made that decision. She is polite, highly empathetic, sensitive to Sallys needs, and ever-watchful. Two nursing research studies have been led by Madison VA nurses over the last three years: Missed Nursing Care; and Mindful Nurse: Promoting Veteran Centered Care and Safety. The student's work in the clinical setting must be excellent. as my neighbor. They assisted Jack Kearns with CPR and administering the AED. Stacey was incredibly gracious and patient with him and convinced him to stay. She keeps me informed and is in constant contact with me both on and off campus. Wed like to compliment the entire staff at this suburban outpost of BIDMC: Inah, Ayata, Linda, Beth, Carrie, Jane, Kevin, and Nathan, among the many other nameless, upbeat nurses and assistants. And no one else has been as good as Danny is at this.Nominated by Ruth Brown, Christie Klisz, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Christie Klisz was an integral part of my husbands care in a 12-year cancer journey. If she can not be rewarded for the exceptional example she is to true health care, nobody should be.Nominated by Daniel Shattuck, Megan English, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, I received amazing care from many providers at Dana-Farber and Brigham & Womens during my treatment for breast cancer. We really felt her true interest in my daughters well being. Most importantly, she strives to be a good person and succeeds. Again Laura would be the cheerleader for Johns emotional wellbeing.There were also times when someone was not as lucky as our family and this is the reality of what Laura and the many nurses on Farr 10 face. Most recently, the Incident Command Team has included nurses as key stakeholders and leaders in our response to COVID 19. Dori is an amazing practitioner who has both compassion and sharp skills. He strongly values and supports nursing leadership throughout the organization. She has undergone a transformation in nursing, being a hospital/nursing home/rest home clinical nurse for well over 30 years. He conducted voice of the customer interviews to develop and operationalize OVV. I am writing as my 3-month-old daughter, Autumn, sleeps soundly in my lap. Students and staff are given an opportunity to interact with the presenters and learn about such subjects as smoking, tanning, sugar intake, and other dangers to health as well as positive steps that one can take to promote a healthy lifestyle. I am a patient at Dana-Farber, although not cared for by her. As a colleague she also helped raise awareness of healthy eating by promoting the Weight Watchers group in our building, which has helped several of us in the unit shed some winter weight. Mary was my chemo nurse and it was like havng my best friend take care of me. Anne is very unassuming and never shared her varied nursing background with me. Her care and concern extended to my husband and family. I salute her for her daily demonstration of clinical competency, leadership, true patient centered care, and compassion.Nominated by J. Kirby, Mary Ann Frazier, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. They work as a team and check in with you to ensure you are as comfortable as you can be. There is never judgment or labeling. Found inside Page 359General Electric's Six Sigma program (General Electric, 2009) and Toyota's Lean program (Liker, 2004) are examples of their application in industry. AWARD PROGRAMS Additionally, award programs for excellence in organizational She greeted each new patient with a smile and did her best to make them feel at ease. Marilyns day-to-day interactions with some of the more challenging residents never seem to deter her from the mission of providing quality care. Found inside Page 160An example of a value-based incentive is 30-day readmissions. If a hospital's 30-day readmission rate is excessive, the hospital's payments from the CMS are reduced. NURSING EXCELLENCEMAGNET DESIGNATION AND BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE She is a senior level RN, a nurse in charge for the night shift and works 40 hours per week. For the past five months, my wife has received chemotherapy at Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Pavilion in Needham. I never felt like just another patient to Kara. When we made it to Boston, she was at our bedside in minutes and came by every day to check on us, give us a hug, and celebrate milestones. Most recently, Sally volunteered to be a facilitator for our Empathy Forums. She is a role model for demonstrating empathy and has done so her entire career. Abby took amazing care of my daughter and also me. The DAISY Foundation was formed in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Boston EMS arrived in time to administer the second shock with their AED. Heather never seemed to be in a hurry or directing any part of her attention to anyone but me which was comforting and admirable given the constant activity level in the prep and recovery unit. Example #2: "It is an honor to work along side Scarlet. I love all of them and will be grateful to them for the rest of my life. I have to have a lot of OR procedures done and when I see her face, I know for sure that I will have all my needs cared for. She takes care of our student body for everything from sniffles to concussions to allergic reactions to sprained ankles. I have met some of their parents and they sing her praises constantly.Nominated by Cathy Emery, Peg Nelson, Fenway Health/South End, Massachusetts General Hospital, Nurses are all unsung heroes. She checked on me constantly. Remember all that snow? The project is in the pilot phase and despite the pandemic, preliminary feedback from Veterans is positive. When the private ambulance arrived to take her to your great hospital, you made sure that everything was proper before the ambulance personnel left our home. Ms. Irving ensures that quality metrics are tracked and trended. She got so good at accessing my port, there were a few times where I felt nothing. The Code supports nurses to deliver dignified, humane care; regardless of failings in U.S. health care and the social context of care. Purpose. Instructions: Please DO NOT use the nominee's name when writing details: Address as the NOMINEE. A patient was frequently admitted with multiple medical problems refusing to take any of his medications and hoarding them instead in his car while also refusing to accept VNA services. The coordination with the doctors, the execution of therapy and prescriptions were administered with care and concern. She asked you to consult with the nurses and explain the treatment program that was started when she arrived at the Lunder Building. She even gave me her personal cell phone number over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to ensure everything went well with our transfer to Boston. She helped me process what was happening and helped me to keep moving forward with my life. They also thought her blood sugar was dropping. Although this is not part of her routine job duties, Courtney, without hesitation, gave him a shower herself. My son Lucas was born with Esophageal Atresia and kept having complications so I wanted a second opinion and started researching on the internet and made a phone call to Boston. At the beginning of each academic year, our school takes a camping trip to North Woods Camp in Wolfeboro, N.H. Jan assists students with homesickness, bug bites, athletic injuries, and nutrition. Jan always has time for everyone and is truly dedicated to our school and students. The sobbing wife explained that shed tried talking to him and he was unresponsive. As a coworker, she is always willing to help when things get busy and lend a hand. I was transported to Brigham & Womens Hospital. We now go up annually, at our last checkup in January and the post-op nurse was surprised by how well Dori knew our daughter. Acting on the professional practice model, Ms. Irving has implemented multiple strategic interventions to improve nursing satisfaction. The Excellence in Nurse Leadership Awards acknowledges UI Health nursing staff nominated by their peers for excellence in leadership, mentoring, professional practice, scholarship, and quality. About one month before one patient was brought back from medical facility after a small procedure, in examining the patient and measuring vital signs, she suspected something wrong in his health. Even though she has so many patients that need her help, she makes you feel like your child is her most important patient. Please switch auto forms mode to off. Her compassion for each and every patient is inevitable and makes their stay more enjoyable.Nominated by Marissa Sullivan, Rita Cronin, Brookdale Senior Living, Attleboro, I have somewhat arbitrarily entered the date of interaction as the date of my father-in-laws passing since the actual incidents I am referring to occurred over a period of three years and particularly during the past year. Two Dedham firefighters, McDougall and Chin, were playing the following hour. When, CAVHS sister facility in Alexandria needed support, after Hurricane Laura, Mr. Lowman was front and center in the reception planning. Today she is staying late at school teaching CPR. Janet MacDonald, Nicole Collins and Diann Antonetti are nurses in the dialysis unit at Boston Childrens Hospital (BCH). The award is named after UIC College of Nursing Dean Emerita Dr. Joan Shaver, who established the Power of Nursing Leadership event in 1998 to celebrate excellence in nursing. And I watched her with other patients and saw how comforting and compassionate she is while exhibiting total confidence in what she is doing. Wilson has been there for her; assessing, planning, and implementing her care, reassuring her when she cant remember where she is or why she isnt home. I want to thank her for helping me through such a tough semester and being a role model for the future nursing graduates at Anna Maria College.Nominated by Julia Raskind[Bay Pointe Rehabilitation Center]Baywood Unit Nursing Staff]Bay Pointe Rehabilitation CenterFor the past two years, our family member has been a long-term patient at the Bay Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on the Baywood Unit. Mary is knowledgeable about prescription drugs and will give advice if asked. Robin is a kind, dedicated, caring person as well as askilled practitioner.

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