Washington Hospitals Workers' Compensation Program announces winners of the 2009 Safety Appreciation Contest and the 2009 Safety Pledge Contest
Chandra Rodriguez of
Samaritan Healthcare wins the
2009 Safety Appreciation Contest
Chandra Rodriguez, HR Generalist of Samaritan Healthcare, wins $2000 for her hospital to use towards the purchase of equipment or training that will promote employee safety. Through an impressive variety of efforts, including the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures and administering Samaritan Healthcare’s Employee Safety Program, Ms. Rodriguez’s efforts have contributed significantly to the 50% reduction in patient handling claims during 2008 from the year before. As Samaritan’s entry stated, “two hundred words barely scratch the surface as to Chandra’s value to our organization and her commitment to improving safety.”
The judges had a difficult time assessing the 10 contestants in the 2009 Safety Appreciation Contest. Each entry brimmed with hard work and results. We want to recognize the hard work and results of all, so the other nine entrants will receive an honorable mention plus a check for $250 each.
The honorable mentions go to:
Valley General Hospital – Department Safety Liaison Group: Patty Barrett, Diana Mason, Terri Wineman, Debbi Donnelly, Joanne Morrison, Jan Luoma, Diane Shubert, Mike Davis, Kati Fridrich, Ken Brown, Kathleen Reynolds, Sandra Clough and Janet Andre. “The contributions of these safety champions have significantly enhanced safety awareness throughout the hospital and resulted in improved injury rates, decreased claim costs, and ultimately improves employee and patient safety.” Capital Medical Center – James Keach and Marie Owen. Certified through our safety program, this team runs the Safety Committee and has encouraged safety to be an integral part of all employees’ work culture. Mark Reed Healthcare District – Nona Crane. As founder and chairman of the Safety Committee for 12 years, Ms. Crane has created and implemented many plans and procedures to improve the safety of Mark Reed. Pullman Regional Hospital – Denise Stannard and Karen Peterson. Through the efforts of these two dedicated individuals they have implemented a new intravenous needle safety system that has resulted in no needle sticks. Othello Community Hospital – Ed Keele. In the 20 years that Mr. Keele has been on the Safety Committee, he has developed all of the hospital’s current safety and health programs. Ferry County Memorial Hospital – Terali Stonehocker “Employees at FCPHD have a much clearer understanding of safety processes and policies since Terali’s idea of Safety Fair was implemented.” Klickitat Valley Health – Safe Patient Handling Committee: Karrie West, Marybeth Obrien, Ramona Reynolds, Jennifer Fritts and Debbie Titus. The SPH Committee members have implemented on-site SPH Training that has resulted no life injuries for the last 8 months. Mason General Hospital – Environment of Care Survey Team: Andrew Bales, Keith Geary, Linda Geary, Marie Gofigan, Dave Pearch and Rosie Noah; and
Employee Safety Committee: Claudia Hawley, Elaine Wolle, Jeanette Webb, Kris Davies, Lisa Sandoval, Maria Rigilo, Rosie Noah and Yvonne Jorgensen. Through the hard work of these two committees, improvements made include but are not limited to: sharps handling, work station ergonomics, hazardous waste handling, pharmaceutical monitoring, infection control and patient handling. Lake Chelan Community Hospital – Ray Eickmeyer. Mr. Eickmeyer designed and provided each department manager with their own safety books and created Task Force binders which have made a huge impact on the safety awareness at LCCH. Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner Chandra Rodriguez and to all of these hard working individuals and teams! Your Safety Coordinator will be making arrangements at the contest participant's hospitals to award the prizes.
It's a tie! Three hospitals win the 2009 Safety Pledge Contest! We had three contestants for the 2009 Safety Pledge Contest and since they all did a great job meeting all requirements and got such high rates of safety pledges signed, all three will be awarded $2000 towards the purchase of equipment or training resources that will promote employee safety. The winners are: Lake Chelan Community Hospital with 97% pledge signatures, Dayton General Hospital with 100% pledge signatures and Mark Reed Health Care District with 92% pledge signatures. Each hospital created their own distinct and inspiring pledges, but it should be noted that in addition to signing individual pledge statements, Lake Chelan Community Hospital created a large poster (pictured) which includes their pledge statement and signatures. Thank you for your pledges and congratulations to all of the winners! 
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