These caregivers exemplify the heart of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center’s mission to improve the lives of those we serve
Matthew Foster, MDWindsor, VT— Two nurses, two licensed nursing assistants (LNAs) and one certified medical assistant (CMA) at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a member of Dartmouth Health, were recently recognized with DAISY and PETALS Awards for providing extraordinary patient care.
The DAISY Award, an international program organized by the DAISY Foundation, honors the extraordinary clinical skill and care provided by nurses. This year, Ruth Doiron, RN, and Jacqueline Greenberg, RN, were selected as DAISY Award recipients. Doiron was recognized for her unwavering encouragement and support for the patients and colleagues around her, and Greenberg was praised for her exemplary care of pediatric patients.
The PETALS Award (Professional Extraordinaries That Always Lend Support) celebrates the outstanding contributions of nursing assistants who play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care. This year’s PETALS Award recipients include Elaine Nestor, LNA, Tammy Nourse, CMA, and Gracie Rennie, LNA. Nestor was commended for her commitment to clinical excellence and consistently going above and beyond. Nourse was honored for her deeply thoughtful work supporting patients on their journey through substance abuse recovery. Rennie was likewise recognized for her efficiency, dependability, and eagerness to assist wherever needed.
“These caregivers exemplify the heart of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center’s mission to improve the lives of those we serve,” said Matthew Foster, MD, president and chief executive officer of MAHHC. “Their dedication, compassion, and tireless work make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families every day.”
About the DAISY Award
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international program that celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Members of the nursing professional development and recognition council review DAISY Award nominations and select the winners.
The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) in 1999. During Pat’s hospitalization, the family deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown by the nurses. When Pat died, the family felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way, and they established The DAISY Award in his honor.
About the PETALS Award
The PETALS (Professional Extraordinaires That Always Lend Support) Award honors those who partner with nurses to provide exceptional care, including LPNs, LNAs, and CMAs.
About Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s only academic health system and the state’s largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and is recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 57 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, which includes the state’s only children’s hospital and multiple locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene, Claremont and New London, NH, and Windsor and Bennington, VT; Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory and specialty services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
About Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Founded in 1933, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) is a not-for-profit community hospital network in Vermont, including the critical access-designated Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Historic Homes of Runnemede, a senior residential care campus, in Windsor, as well as the Ottauquechee Health Center in Woodstock. A member of the Dartmouth Health system, MAHHC provides primary care and a comprehensive suite of specialty services, along with 25 inpatient beds, a therapeutic pool and an acclaimed, fully modernized 10-bed Acute Rehabilitation Center. Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is dedicated to improving the lives of those it serves and is at the hub of a wide network of community resources that have partnered to cover gaps in services and improve overall population health. One of the largest employers in the area, MAHHC acknowledges its employees as its greatest asset and has been recognized by the Governor's Office with an Excellence in Worksite Wellness award.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), is a recent recipient of Best Practice recognition by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for health care quality, and is recognized by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as one of the "Most Wired" hospitals for integration of technology to boost clinical performance. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded MAHHC with Level 3 status, the highest level of medical home designation.