STAFF SHOUT-OUTS

“I would like to highlight ZACHARY GARCIA. Zach came to us from the adult side last year. He continues to thrive in both pedi and adult environments. He is often recognized by patients and his teams on both sides of the campus. He has so much energy and is always the first one in the room when an emergency happens. His positive attitude is contagious! His integrity is unlike I have ever seen. He is someone that truly embodies the ICARE values on and off the unit.”

-Amy McIntyre, Admin Dir Clinical Operations, Pediatric Hem/Onc at Methodist Children’s Hospital

“I would like to recognize two amazing nurses from our Mother-Baby Unit: MARJORIE YAMBAO & MARLISSA HARDAWAY Both of these ladies are recognized almost daily by their peers as well as from their patients in regards to the exceptional care they provide. Marjorie and Marlissa work in the nursery as part of our core staff transitioning the babies in labor & delivery after birth. They reach out to staff to offer any help regardless of their patient load and are often recognized by the parents for the education they provide and their positive attitudes.”

-Trish Horlacher, Director for Maternal Child Services and Women’s Specialty Unit at Methodist Hospital

Methodist Hospital Employees Receive Esteemed Community Recognition From The Phillippine Nurses Association

Iam Palgan, RN on CVICU received the Community Nurse of the Year Award from the Philippine Nurses Association San Antonio (PNASA). Iam was presented his award alongside San Antonio Mayor, Ron Nirenberg and Philippine Consul General Honorable, Jerril Santos.

Iam received the Community Service Award for his volunteer work with “Under the Bridge” where he responded to needs of homeless by distributing blankets, socks, and undergarments during our cold weather season (alongside his nursing colleagues from PNASA) for our local downtown community. He volunteered at Methodist Ministries, Wesley Clinic to provide blood pressure, heart rate, and medication safety tips. He is also a certified trainer and provides free educational sessions to the community on “Stop the Bleed” techniques with tourniquet application. In the past he has taught international students on NCLEX preparation courses and EKG tips. He helped to recruit/engage/welcome international nurses to San Antonio.

“DEB CAHENZLI is a tenured nurse in the Electrophysiology Lab. She does a great job providing direction to other nurses and new employees. Deb has recently been a part of the Clinical Scene Investigation program which was 1 year in completion. Deb and her team improved throughput within the departments.”

- Todd Ginapp, Dir Cardiac Cath Lab/EP at Methodist Hospital

“ STEPHEN CHRISTIAN, CLS II (lab tech), is committed, passionate, and dedicated to the Texsan laboratory team. The passion he displays at work is a value that cannot be learned and an ability that cannot be taught. Thank you for your commitment and doggedness to work.”

–Beverly Derbonne, Director of Laboratory at Methodist Hospital | Texsan

“BELEN GARCIA is a charge nurse in our telemetry unit. She was caring for a patient who was brought here from South Texas. His family left, but his wife stayed to be with her husband; however, the family accidentally left with the patient’s belongings. During his consult with the cardiologist, the physician mentioned that he wanted the patient to have a treadmill cardiac stress test the next morning. The patient’s wife was worried because he had nothing to use during this exam, such as tennis shoes. She was able to purchase them but had no way to get to the store. Belen calmed the wife’s nerves and said she would drive her so she could get the things she needed. After her 12-hour shift, Belen drove her to the store, accompanied her around to get the needed items, and then drove her back to the facility. This is a true example of going above and beyond!”

- Drew Seelman, Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa

Phyllis Hubbard, Manager of Case Management was awarded with the Rising Star of the Year award from the Philippine Nurses Association San Antonio (PNASA). Phyllis has been with Methodist for the past 18 years.

“This recognition is a true honor. I was very surprised and proud to receive it. I will continuously strive to do my very best for our Methodist Case Management team and be part of the leadership that they deserve,” says Phyllis.

METHODIST HOSPITAL | STONE OAK RECOGNIZED BY HEALTHGRADES AS A 2023 PATIENT SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT

Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak was recently awarded the 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades. This distinction places the hospital among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals in the nation!

Healthgrades found that just four patient safety indicators account for 74% of all patient safety events: hip fracture due to an in-hospital fall, collapsed lung resulting from a procedure/surgery, pressure or bed sores acquired in the hospital, and catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in-hospital.

And as we all know, quality saves lives. In fact, using data collected in 2023, Healthgrades estimates that if all hospitals performed similarly to Patient Safety Award recipients like Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak, on average, 95,880 patient safety events could have been avoided.

Congratulations to the staff at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak for making their facility one of the safest hospitals in the nation!