BCHS associates and physician recognized for going 'above and beyond'
Three Battle Creek Health System Family Birth Center nurses and the chief medical officer were recognized recently for going 'above and beyond' in serving others. Polly Syc-Vega, a charge nurse, staff nurses Danielle Geigle and Renae Rivera, and Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell, vice president of medical affairs and CMO received the health system's Above & Beyond--Outstanding Recognition Awards.
The honor is given to those who demonstrate exemplary actions that embrace the organization's mission and values. The BCHS Above & Beyond Award program includes not only BCHS associates, but also physicians on the BCHS medical staff. Associates and physicians are nominated in one of four categories by co-workers, patients, or guests: customer relations, innovation and cost effectiveness, performance/productivity, and enthusiasm/commitment.
All four were recognized for their enthusiasm and commitment to others.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic health system in the U.S. with 21 hospitals, 9 nursing homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle Creek Health System as a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award(tm) and 2009 Five Star rated for joint replacement surgery and total knee replacement. HealthGrades is a leading health care information company that provides objective 'report card' ratings nationwide. BCHS provides excellent health care for the community and promotes wellness for the whole person with access and compassion for all. For the latest medical information, visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132.
Carole Harman, director of patient care services (far left) and Pat Garrett, BCHS president and CEO (far right) present the hospital's Above and Beyond Awards to nurses Polly Syc-Vega, Danielle Geigle, Renae Rivera, and to Jeffrey Mitchell, M.D. The three associates and one physician were recognized for demonstrating exemplary actions that embrace the organization's mission and values.
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