Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio

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Congratulations to Marina Hagievska, PCNA (patient care nurse assistant) in Mercy Hospital's Rehabilitation Center, for receiving our hospital's most recent Emerald Award. Marina was nominated by Rachel Laskey, assistant nurse manager for our Rehabilitation Center. “She is an excellent PCNA and always goes out of her way to meet all of a patient’s needs,” explains Rachel. “She is very good at redirecting and relating to people.” Ann Almasy, RN, BSN, CRRN, nursing manager of Mercy Hospital's Rehabilitation Center and Clinic Decision Unit (CDU), echoes the same sentiments, "Marina is one of the hardest working PCNA's that I have ever worked with. She takes great pride in her role, which is evident through the kind and compassionate care she extends to all the patients." She adds that Marina treats all Rehab patients as if they are family and goes above and beyond to help them meet their individual goals and return home. "Marina is a valued and respected member of our Rehab team and are fortunate and blessed to have her!" Cleveland Clinic's Emerald Award program celebrates nursing care gems on a quarterly basis. It was developed to recognize the dedication and professionalism of nursing support caregivers who exhibit empathy, respect, excellence, accountability, leadership, dedication and serve as role models. To learn how you can nominate a Cleveland Clinic nursing support caregiver, which includes nursing assistants, clinical technicians, medical assistants, hospital unit assistants, and home health aides, visit https://lnkd.in/gzMmuydT Congratulations, Marina, thank you for all you do for your patients!

Please join us in congratulating Trisha Altier, occupational therapist, for being chosen as the most recent recipient of Mercy Hospital's Onyx Award. The Onyx Award recognizes Mercy clinical professionals who provide outstanding care and support outside of the nursing profession. Trisha was nominated by Rachel Laskey, Assistant Nurse Manager for Mercy's Rehabilitation Center, who writes, "Trisha is always safety focused and isn’t afraid to speak up for patient safety.” Trisha also was praised for her ideas to make therapy fun and something to look forward to for her patients. "Since she started (at Mercy), Trisha has taken the responsibility of being 'THE OT' for our Rehab unit," says Dax Dipold, Therapy manager, "She is not afraid to speak up and advocate for her patients and does go above and beyond to create fun activities to keep patients engaged and make OT fun." Congratulations, Trisha!

Congratulations to Mercy Rehabilitation Center caregivers for being awarded the 2024 Nursing Team Excellence Award. This interdisciplinary team was nominated for its excellent teamwork and seamless collaboration. The rehab nurses are in constant communication with therapists, dietitians, radiology technicians, social services and physicians, to ensure patient safety and accomodation. Mercy's Rehabilitation Center boasts an environment where nurses feel empowered to speak up and confident they will be heard, allowing them to focus on providing the very best patient care. Please join us in congratulating this dedicated team of compassionate caregivers!

Congratulations to Jeanette West, BSN, RN, assistant nurse manager on our Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), for receiving Mercy's most recent DAISY Award for nursing excellence. In nominating Jeanette, fellow caregiver Amy Busch, writes, "I cannot list all of the things Jeanette does to help our unit. She helps every nurse whenever they need it." Amy continues that Jeanette stays late, comes in early and is always willing to help on the nursing floor when they are overwhelmed. She adds, "She (Jeanette) is especially good with our behavioral health patients and is able to talk to them when they are anxious and is so helpful in calming them." Ann Almasy, nurse manager of Mercy Rehabilitation Center says, "Jeanette is a strong and confident leader who goes above and beyond for the CDU. She demonstrates high standards of behavior and sets an excellent example for her team." She adds that Jeanette has really taken "ownership" of the unit and works extremely hard to ensure the patients are receiving safe quality care. Furthermore, Ann praises, "She is well respected by her peers because of her excellent teamwork. We are very fortunate to have Jeanette on our CDU team!" The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the exceptional, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day. Cleveland Clinic collaborates with the DAISY Foundation to provide ongoing recognition of the clinical skill and compassion nurses provide to patients and families all year long. Congratulations, Jeanette!

It's National Nurses Week, and Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is proud to celebrate our nurses! Each one is part of America's millions of registered nurses who are currently delivering health care with continued unwavering dedication. #NursesWeek is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and honor our 2024 Nursing Excellence Award winners These extraordinary award recipients serve as beacons of inspiration, pride and exceptional patient care. Please join us in congratulating these dedicated and compassionate caregivers! Congratulations!

Nurses make a profound impact in healthcare every day. We’re incredibly grateful for our nurses and their invaluable dedication, compassion and expertise. They inspire us and make all the difference with each life they touch. #NursesWeek

Congratulations to Mercy Hospital caregiver, Curtis DeLong, a nurse on our Medical and Surgical nursing unit, for recently receiving a Cleveland Clinic Recognition Coin for his contributions as a hospital Safety Champion. Through his daily work habits, Curtis demonstrates his commitment to patient safety. His efforts to report and escalate concerns in the Safety Event Reporting System (SERS) have helped identify patient safety concerns in a proactive manner. Thank you Curtis! These recognition coins are a token of appreciation that commemorate a caregiver’s service, positive actions and behaviors exemplifying Cleveland Clinic values. Cleveland Clinic began this program in 2023. Pictured (left to right); Hayley Willis, RN, Manager; Curtis DeLong; and Janet Boiarski, Administrative Nursing Director.

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for their unwavering support in addressing food insecurity. Your efforts make a huge impact in our commitment to building healthy communities. #NationalVolunteerWeek Thirty-Four Mercy Hospital caregivers participated in our most recent volunteer event at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. They were able to package an impressive 11,000 lb. of food!

Cleveland Clinic is launching a Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center. This initiative is dedicated to helping women during midlife and beyond access the care they need, while supporting research, education and innovation. #womenshealth #innovation #healthcare