HaysMed
HaysMed recognized Emma Dinkel, patient care technician in the progressive care unit, as the very first recipient of the BEE Award. This honor was presented during National Hospital Week.
Just as a daisy depends on the bee to thrive, our nurses rely on the dedication and teamwork of non-nursing health care professionals to provide exceptional patient care.
To recognize this vital collaboration, HaysMed created the Being Excellent Everyday (BEE) Award, honoring outstanding contributions from non-nursing team members.
Dinkel was nominated by a patient’s family member, who shared:
“I got to know Emma and was very impressed with her work ethic. Emma is going to make a wonderful nurse. I loved her kindness and strong character. Emma is a rising star—her light shines from her to others. Her face says it all. She is a very kind and caring young person with a bright future. Good luck.”
Dinkel’s supervisor, Jana Zeller, manager of professional development, said, "Emma is one of the hardest-working, most compassionate people I know. When Emma shows up for work, she is ready to go.
"She is always looking at ways we can improve and shares these with me regularly. Emma's patients, whom she cares for as a PCT, always have wonderful things to say about her and the care she provides. Emma's coworkers also know that when Emma is working, she is on the move from start to finish, taking the very best care of everyone on the Progressive Care Unit."
Joben Rieth, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at HaysMed, said, “The BEE Award is a meaningful way to celebrate the incredible work of our non-nursing team members, who are essential to delivering high-quality care. Emma exemplifies the spirit of this award- her dedication, compassion, and teamwork make a lasting impact on our patients and staff. We are thrilled to honor her as our first recipient.”
Dinkel shared the following after receiving the award:
“What a wonderful surprise this morning—truly made my whole week! I’m so grateful to be part of such an incredible team and unit. Working on PCU has not only been a rewarding experience but also such a valuable part of my growth as I continue my nursing school journey.
“The support and knowledge I’ve gained have helped shape who I am in my career, and I couldn’t be more thankful!”
Patients, families and associates are encouraged to nominate non-nursing associates who go above and beyond in their roles. Recipients are selected by a HaysMed committee and honored with a BEE Award pin, a certificate of excellence and a bag of goodies.
If you know a non-nursing team member who exemplifies excellence in patient care, take a moment to fill out the BEE Award nomination form.