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  • Jefferson awards DAISYs and busy BEEs

    Jefferson Health has announced the latest winners of its DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses and Being Extraordinary Every Day (BEE) award. The awards recognize staff who’ve gone above and beyond to deliver patient-centered care.

    Kimberly Johnson

    Kimberly Johnson, BSN, RN, OR Resource Nurse, was honored with the DAISY. A Jefferson Hospital Stratford patient experiencing pre-surgery anxiety described Johnson, a Pennsauken resident, as “the kindest and most compassionate” nurse. To ease nerves, she shared her talent for Latin music and offered to teach dance moves to lift spirits.

    Rebecca Phillips

    Glassboro resident Rebecca Phillips, BSN, RN, CAPA, CMSRN, of the Short Procedure Unit, was recognized with a DAISY Award after a grateful patient praised her exceptional support and advocacy during a difficult recovery from kidney stone surgery at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital.

    Althea Graham

    At Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Althea Graham, Patient Care Technician, received a BEE Award for her preparedness; compassion; and ability to form connections, including with a young patient who admired her as a trusted, supportive figure.

    DAISY Awards honor nurses who profoundly impact patients and families, while BEE Awards recognize staff who work alongside nurses. Winners are selected by Jefferson’s Clinical Recognition Committee. The nonprofit DAISY Foundation was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died in 1999 from complications of an autoimmune disease.

    For more information, visit www.DAISYfoundation.org.

  • Hospital staffers cited for Bee-ing ‘extraordinary’

    The respiratory team at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital that includes Richie Augustine and Matthew Morris was recognized for dedication and teamwork in managing complex cases during a demanding weekend.

    Four Jefferson Health employees in New Jersey were recognized recently with Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Awards for their commitment to exceptional care and the positive impact they have on patients, families and colleagues.

    The honorees include Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital patient care technician Melissa Chalfant, of the intensive care unit; Jefferson Stratford Hospital patient care technician Sarah Flaer, of the ER; Jefferson Washington Township Hospital’s intensive care unit secretary Dawn Valora; and its respiratory team, according to a release from Jefferson Health.

    Atco resident Chalfant was described as a “lifesaver” by a patient’s family for her compassionate care and support during a challenging time. Flaer, of Cinnaminson, showed exceptional leadership by guiding two newer staff members after a challenging code. Valora, a Gloucester City resident, provided comfort to a patient’s family during a difficult day, staying beyond her shift to offer support. The respiratory team that was cited included Richie Augustine and Matthew Morris, who were recognized for dedication and teamwork in managing complex cases during a demanding weekend.

    BEE honorees – nominated by patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and fellow employees – are non-nursing employees who work side by side with clinical nurses to provide exemplary patient care and improve the patient experience.

    For more information on the BEE awards, visit www.JeffersonHealth.org.

    Jefferson Stratford Hospital Patient Care Technician Sarah Flaer, of the Emergency Department, showed exceptional leadership by guiding two newer staff members after a challenging code.
    Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Patient Care Technician Melissa Chalfant, of the Intensive Care Unit was described as a “life-saver” by a patient’s family for her compassionate care and support during a challenging time.
    Jefferson Washington Township Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit Secretary Dawn Valora provided comfort to a patient’s family during a difficult day, staying beyond her shift to offer support.