Campbellford Memorial Hospital celebrates staff during Employee Appreciation Week
This week, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) has been celebrating and recognizing staff achievements during their annual Employee Appreciation Week. While normally held in February as a way to lighten spirits during the long winter season, the celebration was moved this year to coincide with better weather, allowing numerous staff events to occur outside and be in line with COVID-19 best practices.
The week has seen a variety of events such as staff BBQs and lunches, axe throwing contests, and free massages donated by Burnbrae Wellness. “It has been really great for staff morale and an opportunity to recognize members of our outstanding team,” commented Eric Hanna, Interim President and CEO at CMH. “During the height of the pandemic, team building activities and events were more difficult to organize. We would have staff appreciation breakfasts, but they would be take-out only and didn’t allow staff to enjoy the celebratory atmosphere we would have liked to create.” This is one of the reasons CMH delayed Employee Appreciation Week until the spring Hanna further explained, allowing staff the opportunity to celebrate together was important.
A highlight of the week was the presentation of the Clear Values Awards. Presented annually, and nominated by their peers, award recipients show an exemplary dedication to the Mission, Vision and Values of the hospital. This year, award recipients were:
Emily Grills – Compassion “Sunshine” Award
John Dee – Learning and Innovation Award
Erin Keogh – Excellence in Quality & Leadership
Restorative Care (Physio & Rec Therapy) and The Foundation – Group Achievement: **split award**
Darlene Milne – Respectful Workplace
Dr. Bob Henderson, on behalf of the CMH Board of Directors, also presented the first ever Dr. Bob Henderson Award for Physician Leadership to Dr. Bruce Bain. The award, created by the Board of Directors in honour of Dr. Henderson’s numerous contributions to the hospital and Trent Hills community, is awarded to a physician who:
Demonstrates outstanding leadership to the Hospital and Community at Large
Provides exceptional mentorship to medical learners
Lives the Values of the Hospital
“I couldn’t think of a more deserving recipient for this award then Dr. Bain,” commented Kevin Huestis, Board Chair CMH, “Dr. Bain has shown exceptional leadership throughout his tenure as Chief of Staff, and stepped up as Acting President and CEO last fall and helped guide the hospital as we implemented a new Clinical Information System. One of our main goals as a Board is to create a culture to attract inspiring and talented staff that allow us to achieve our goals and enable the best quality care possible. With the incredible team members we’re recognizing this week, I think we’re doing a great job with that process.”
CMH would also like to thank the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce and the numerous local businesses and associations that helped make Employee Appreciation Week a success.
