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Beebe Medical Center Nurse Earns "You Make a Difference" Award

01/30/09

Christine Medd, RN, Charge Nurse in Beebe Medical Center's Emergency Department, has been honored with the You Make a Difference Award for February.

Her recent efforts when two trauma patients arrived simultaneously helped keep the staff focused and insured proper attention and treatment of both patients. Mrs. Medd stayed calm under pressure and paid strict attention to detail. She provided the support and compassion needed to the patients and family members during their very difficult time.

Due to her broad knowledge and expertise, she determined what was needed to keep staff on task and, at the same time, did not hesitate to personally step up and share in the responsibilities.

We thank you, Christine, for your willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. You truly Made a Difference.

Beebe Medical Center's You Make a Difference employee recognition program, which was established in 2002, gives employees the opportunity to recognize their colleagues for outstanding service. The program is similar to an employee of the month program, but 18 employees can be selected annually. Each nomination, which may be submitted by fellow employees or management, must meet criteria developed by the committee. The You Make a Difference Review Board evaluates eligible nominations each month. Winners are announced in a surprise ceremony in which the committee meets in their department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive:

* Parking space with sign/plaque for a month
* $100 gift certificate to business of choice within Sussex County
* Letter of congratulations and personal visit from Jeffrey Fried, Beebe president
* Photo for wall plaque on hall outside of cafeteria
* Special pin for badge
* Letter to team member's director and department recognition

Caption: You Make a Difference Awards are presented in a surprise moment. Here, Christine Medd, RN, celebrates her award.

Beebe Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center with a charitable mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us online at www.beebemed.org