WELLSVILLE, NY (June 12, 2018) – Sarah Merriam, Lead
Laboratory Assistant at Jones Memorial Hospital (JMH), has been chosen as the
Jones Memorial Hospital Care Champion for the first quarter of 2018.
Four times a year, the hospital recognizes a staff member or
volunteer as a Care Champion. To be nominated, the person must demonstrate
through words or actions an exemplary commitment to JMH patients, their
co-workers, and the JMH employee code of conduct.
Sarah was nominated by Kristin Ives of the Anticoagulation
Clinic. “One of my patients contacted me saying that she made it through her
fasting blood work without passing out because of Sarah,” said Kristin. “She
told Sarah how she was feeling and Sarah was ready with a damp paper towel for
her forehead and the chair leaned back. She said Sarah talked to and distracted
her so that it was over before she knew it!”
This situation was nothing out of the ordinary for Sarah,
according to Kristin. “Sarah always goes above and beyond to help her
co-workers and all patients,” she said. “She always has a smile and encouraging
words and is a fantastic example of a JMH Care Champion!”
Sarah, who has been at JMH for five years, said her favorite
part of her job is patient care and interaction. “Being able to connect with
and invest in the lives of my patients is one of the blessings of our rural
hospital,” she said. “I get to laugh, cry, rejoice, and mourn with patients and
their families. This gives my work purpose and fulfillment. Plus, I get to work
alongside some pretty amazing co-workers!”
Please join us in congratulating Sarah on her selection as
Care Champion!
