Health Network staff presented with EPIC awards

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From left: Rebecca Arsenault, Jamie Medrano, Marian Hastings, Kellie Donahue, and Joline Hart. TJ Lambert missing from photo.
From left: Rebecca Arsenault, Jamie Medrano, Marian Hastings, Kellie Donahue, and Joline Hart. TJ Lambert missing from photo.

FARMINGTON – September’s recipients of the EPIC awards established by the Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) Spirit Committee and announced quarterly include: TJ Lambert, maintenance; Jamie Medrano, Franklin Health Women’s Care; Kellie Donahue, Franklin Health Pediatrics; and Marian Hastings, Franklin Health Women’s Care.

Joseph Bujold, board chair, and Joline Hart, vice president human resources, presented each recipient with a trophy and monetary gift at the Sept. 22 FCHN board meeting. Each also has a designated parking spot of his choice for the next three months. According to Hart, the EPIC awards were developed as a way to recognize employees who demonstrate on a daily basis their commitment to FCHN’s values of Excellence, Pride, Innovation and Caring.

TJ Lambert’s nomination from Jodi Cordes cited him as one of the responders to a small fire in the Emergency Department in May. “TJ was able to keep a cool and calm head in reacting to the situation. Because of TJ’s knowledge of the facility and building equipment system, this led to a quick resolution, eliminating a potentially larger incident. I believe he should receive the award for his quick reaction and ability to take charge in an emergency situation.”

Jamie Medrano’s nomination from Molly Chaplin said, “Every day Jamie shows me what it means to be engaged in her job. She has started working with one of our nurses to streamline our recall system for women who have had abnormal test results. She is in the process of taking a paper reporting system and creating an excel spreadsheet to track what follow up has be done and what is needed next.”

Kellie Donahue’s nomination from 23 Franklin Health Pediatric staff members described an individual who is well known for her compassion, energy, infectious sunny spirit, and win win attitude. “The energy and enthusiasm as she goes about her life is remarkable making her an exceptional role model for all. The dedication she puts into her work by always stepping in without prompting to lead huddles, take on front desk roles when needed, and smoothing out any wrinkles that come along each day is a rare quality she possesses.”

Marian Hastings’ nomination from coworker, Rebekah Brown said that an anxious patient had requested that Marion be present during an upcoming procedure. Marian graciously obliged the patient’s request even though she was busy in her primary role as a triage nurse. “The patient felt grateful to Marion for making her feel a little more at ease and a little less afraid of what was to come. And isn’t that what being a nurse is all about?”

Additional nominations were received for: Jeanine Lake, day surgery; Donna Eaton, environmental services; and the entire Ultrasound Department.

All nominees received a certificate, pin, and a copy of their nomination form.

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