Ohio’s Hospice Celebrates Bouquet of Recognition Honorees in the Third Quarter Of 2023
Outstanding members of Ohio’s Hospice staff are recognized each quarter with the Bouquet of Recognition Awards for Excellence. Honorees personify the qualities found in the mission and values of Ohio’s Hospice and are the foundation upon which a remarkable patient experience is built. These honorees consistently demonstrate excellence through their expertise and extraordinary care of patients and families. They are recognized as outstanding role models in the Ohio’s Hospice community. These are the recipients for the third quarter of 2023.
Micah Selby, team leader admissions at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, was recognized with the Carnation award for being a supportive teammate, letting teammates know how appreciated they are, and identifying what qualities teammates bring to the table.
“I have been in the medical field for nearly 30 years and have not come across management who work alongside their team like Micah,” said Erin Taylor, admission care liaison – RN. “I am nominating Micah because the small things mean more than anything when working in a position you like. He is worth gold to his team!”
Erin said that while helping a patient, she called Micah for assistance, and he calmly reassured her, helped her, and believed in her. “Micah follows up with everyone and genuinely checks on his team on a work and personal level,” Erin said. “Most of all, he helps his team.”
Congratulations to Micah for being recognized with the Carnation Award and thanks to him for his support of our mission!
DAISY Award® – Nichole Hutchinson
Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be a DAISY Award® partner, recognizing nurses with this special honor quarterly. At Ohio’s Hospice, DAISY Award honorees are nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care.
Nichole Hutchinson, RN care manager with Ohio’s Hospice at United Church Homes Southeast Ohio Team, was recognized with the DAISY Award for her incredible heart for her patients and going above and beyond every day. For Nichole, her role is not just a job but a passion. She takes the time to get to know her patients’ favorite foods, magazines and likes. She builds relationships with her patients and their families as she takes the time to get to know them, understand their fears and concerns, and meet them where they are.
“Nichole is a consistent communicator and advocate for the vulnerable. She makes frequent visits to patients throughout the counties we serve,” said Kristina Kearns, medical social worker. “She brings compassionate care to the families and caregivers we serve. She goes above and beyond to build trust with every family and partner.”
Congratulations to Nichole for being recognized with this award and thanks to her for her support of our mission!
Sunflower Award – Jovet Sikora
The Sunflower Award honors personal care specialists who take care of a patient’s personal needs with dignity, compassion, and empathy. They provide quality nursing assistance to patients, assist patients’ families with care, and work with the interdisciplinary care team.
Jovet Sikora, personal care specialist Hospice House/IPU at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, was recognized with the Sunflower Award for her kind and gentle care.
“Especially when bathing and offering other personal care tasks, Jovet goes above and beyond with her kindness and caring,” the patient wrote in the nomination form. “She performs her tasks with dignity for the patent. I felt very loved and cared for.”
Congratulations to Jovet for being recognized with this award and thanks to her for her support of our mission!
The Tulip Award recognizes chaplains, social workers, therapists, counselors, physicians, and pharmacists.
Eric Van Fossen, physician assistant at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, was nominated for the Tulip Award for his compassion and care of patients and families. One patient said that during morning rounds, Eric takes time to listen to the needs of patients and how they are feeling.
When a family stayed overnight in the IPU for several nights while their mother was a patient, Eric noticed a little girl who was sleeping on the floor on an air mattress that had holes in it. Before visiting the family the next morning, Eric went to Wal-Mart to buy the family a new mattress.
“Eric demonstrates what the values of Ohio’s Hospice are all about,” said Nicole Frazier, LPN crisis care, who nominated him for the award. “It is an honor to work alongside Eric.”
Congratulations to Eric for being recognized with the Tulip Award and thanks to him for his support of our mission!
