HICKORY, NC – Nov. 13, 2013 – Catawba Valley Medical Center
(CVMC) recognized Ashleigh Williamson, Registered Nurse, Telemetry, as
the November 2013 CARE Employee.
Following are remarks offered in nominating Ashleigh: “She was very
professional as well as being friendly and caring. Even with the unit
being very busy, she seemed to be able to make time to take care of all
my needs and questions. She was genuinely concerned for my wellbeing and
condition. When I was discharged she went over all procedures concerning
wound care and new prescriptions. When I left I had no unanswered questions.
I believe that Ashleigh should be recognized for outstanding performance.
Thank you for a very comfortable stay.”
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 (CVMC) 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 and 2013, a
2013 Best Hospital for Patient Experience in Obstetrics andone of
America’s Best Hospitals in Orthopedics in 2013 by WomenCertified®. CVMC received the 2013 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.