HICKORY, NC – July 22, 2013 –
Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) recognized Shea Waldron, Buyer, Materials Management, as the July
2013 CARE Employee.
Following are remarks offered in nominating Shea: “On a daily basis,
I see her reach out to customers of all levels to promote the mission
of our organization. Beyond her job requirements, I have seen her assist
patrons by walking them to their location, providing a smiling face that
becomes the personal billboard for the hospital, maintaining a positive
attitude and anticipating the needs of staff.” Congratulations, Shea!
Catawba Valley Medical Center’s CARE employee, nominated monthly
by employees and guests, embodies Courtesy, Attitude,Respect and Enthusiasm
for commitment to maintaining a positive guest relations atmosphere while
demonstrating a sincere compassion and concern for patients and fellow
staff members.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest
not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without
direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving
as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine
and acute care. CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American
Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized with three Women’s
Choice Awards, being named one of America’s Best 100 Hospitals for
Patient Experience in 2012, a 2013 Best Hospital for Patient Experience
in Obstetrics and one of America’s Best Hospitals in Orthopedics
in 2013 by WomenCertified®. In 2013, CVMC received the QUEST®
Award for High-Value Healthcare from Premier, recognizing a reduction
in harm, mortality, readmissions and costs, while improving the patient
experience and delivering evidence-based care. For more information, please visit
http://www.catawbavalleymedical.org.