Heroes

Do you know someone who is already making a difference in the lives of others by doing their part to make medicine better? Nominate them as a Hero. Heroes might be health care professionals, or members of the community. They might be well-known leaders, or someone who quietly leads by example. Nominate the person you feel is making the world of medicine a better place to be.

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Christian Hospital

Posted By: Make Medicine Better meta_seperate Date Posted: February 4th, 2011 meta_seperate Category:

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The Rapid Response Team and 6th floor Nursing Staff are the latest Christian Hospital Patient Safety Stars for skillfully managing a Rapid Response call and stabilizing a seriously ill patient while simultaneously preparing to transfer the patient to a higher level of care. Their expert intervention saved the patient’s life.

Pictured, from left, are Safety Stars Susan Ruckman, respiratory therapist; Christine Jones, patient care technician, Nursing Office; Justin Gehrs, clerical associate, 6th floor; and Faith Torrence, nursing supervisor, 6th floor.

Not pictured: Maria St. George, house supervisor; and Alissa Hickok, 6th-floor team leader.