Awards Recognize Outstanding Patient Care Patient care is paramount at Carilion Clinic. To recognize the contributions of our exceptional doctors and medical professionals, we recently announced Carilion’s 2014 Quality Awards.
PALADIN AWARD Brenda Gilliam, R.N., unit director for Presurgical Testing in Roanoke, for 35 years of compassion serving as an advocate for our patients and for quality care. PROVIDER EXCELLENCE AWARDS RESIDENT Matthew Roby, D.O., resident, Internal Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTITIONER Portia Tomlinson, P.A.-C., physician assistant, Neurosurgery PHYSICIANS Mary Beth Sweet, M.D., physician, Carilion Family Practice Roanoke Salem
Nancy Howell Agee, Carilion Clinic president and CEO, and Brenda Gilliam, R.N., Paladin Award recipient.
L to R: Melina Perdue, executive vice president, Carilion Clinic, and the members of the Vascular Progressive Care Unit Community Outreach team: Alicia Broughman; Carla Hazelwood; Cecile Dietrich; Cynthia Gillespie; Tony Derossi; Evelyn Rubongoya; and Andrea Steuart.
QUALITY AWARDS The Creating a Culture of Quiet team from Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital worked to provide a quieter environment at night to help patients rest and heal. The team that worked on the project, Is Safe Care Possible? Mitigating the Risk of Inpatient Suicides in Medical Hospitals, found ways to reduce the risk of harm for suicidal patients. The Collaborative Heparin Project team found ways to reduce medication errors related to anticoagulant medications. The Reducing First-Birth Cesarean Sections team worked to lower the Cesarean section rate for babies born at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. VALUES AWARDS Commitment: Vascular ICU Leadership team, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Team members were recognized for their work to eradicate central-line infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia on their unit. Curiosity: Timothy Salyer, R.N., Emergency Department, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Tim developed, teaches, and tracks the ultrasound-guided IV program within the department. CommUNITY: Vascular Progressive Care Unit Community Outreach team, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. This team was recognized for service to patients, the community, and to fellow employees. Compassion: Amanda Kitchner, Carilion Clinic Cardiology – Christiansburg. Amanda, a medical office associate, was recognized for the way she connects with patients and for ensuring they get the care they need. Courage: Joe Castiglioni, Communications. Joe, a videographer, filmed a video series documenting his weight-loss journey through one of Carilion’s FIT Rx programs. Learn more about these award recipients and their achievements by visiting CarilionClinic.org/Shine2014.
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