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Kathi Dayton receives Beebe July L.O.V.E. Letter Award

July 25, 2018

Beebe Healthcare has recognized Kathi Dayton, pulmonary technician, as the July 2018 Living Our Values Every Day Letter Award recipient.

Dayton was walking a patient to the elevator following a pulmonary function test when she noticed the patient seemed unsure about where she had parked. This is not unusual, so Dayton offered to walk her patient to the parking garage to ensure she found her vehicle. On the walk to the garage, it became evident that the patient was experiencing an acute change in mental status; she didn't know what year it was, did not recall having any tests done and didn't know where she was.

Dayton brought the patient back to her office, then arranged for her to be taken to the emergency department for evaluation. Dayton's concern for her patient was evident; the patient had mentioned that she had no local family and Dayton was concerned she would be alone while in the ED.

"Kathi's passion and dedication to ensuring her patients have an optimal experience from start to finish were key to identifying this patient's change in mental status," said Sara Brown, respiratory manager, who wrote Dayton's nomination. "Her attention and concern saved this patient's life," said Brown.

Winners are announced in a surprise ceremony in which the committee visits the winner in his or her department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive a parking space in the parking garage for one month; a $100 gift card; 100 points toward Beebe L.O.V.E. Notes merchandise; a letter of congratulations and personal visit from members of the executive team; their photo added to the L.O.V.E. Letter wall plaque; a letter to the team member's director, and department recognition.

For more information, go to www.beebehealthcare.org/our-values or call 302-644-2900.

 

 

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