Starfish Winners Go Above and Beyond

Starfish winners recognized at the fall ceremony included, from left, Mayra Rosario, Angel Sanchez, Andrea Fonseca, Peggy Doyle and Layla Guled.
Five BWHers who always put their patients first sat before a packed Pod B Cafeteria for the fall Starfish Awards ceremony. They were among 12 recipients selected for their commitment to compassionate and patient centered care.“This year the Starfish Award has really been revived,” Kim Ternavan, RN, MS/MBA, chair of the Starfish Committee, said. “The nomination process has become more competitive, and to be honored, you must go above and beyond in patient care services.”

Layla Guled, of Interpreter Services, was recognized for always facilitating interactions between patients and staff. “I have no doubt Layla is on speed dial in phones throughout the hospital,” said Cheryl Clark, MD, SD, Department of Medicine, who nominated Guled for the award. “I have even seen her with patients on the weekends so they don’t miss any opportunities for care.”

Guled was among 12 Starfish Awards winners recognized at last month’s ceremony. Hayley Tuon, RN, MICU; Donald Jonah, PCA, 12CD/CCU; Margaret Doyle, RN, director of Perioperative Services; Theresa Bradt, RN, 10AB; Angel Sanchez, unit associate, MICU; Andrea Fonseca, RN, 10AB; Katie Fitzgerald, RN, 14AB; Donna Joseph, RN, Hematology/Oncology/BMT; Mayra Rosario, unit associate, 9CD; Isabelle Shaw, RN, 16A; and Sandra Farrell, unit coordinator, 5B, also were honored for careful attention to patients.

To nominate a colleague for a Starfish Award, visit www.bwhpikenotes.org/starfish.asp