CMH announces three TULIP Award winners
Three Citizens Memorial Hospital employees were named TULIP Award winners. Pam Davis, CNA, at CMH Home Care Services, is the August 2022 recipient; Mercy Espino, CNA, at Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, is the September 2022 recipient; and Lisa Wolf, CNA, at CMH Home Care Services, is the October 2022 recipient.
Established in June 2021 by CMH and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation, the TULIP Award is a recognition program for outstanding caregivers who assist in direct patient care.
Pam Davis, CNA
Davis earned her CNA license in 2001 while working for Big Spring Care Center in Humansville and joined CMH Home Care Services in 2021.
A patient’s friend nominated Davis for the TULIP Award for being respectful and kind and providing exceptional care.
The nomination read, “Pam made visits into my home to help me care for a dying friend…Her care and conversation with the patient were gentle and considerate of his wishes. Pam was able to care for an individual who was a bit cantankerous and could always make him smile at some point during the visit.”
Mercy Espino, CNA
Espino earned her CNA license from Bolivar Technical College in 2010. After graduating, she began working for Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility in Stockton.
One of Espino’s residents nominated her for the TULIP Award for exceptional patient care. The nomination read, “Mercy is compassionate, very professional, and organized in all her projects. Mercy works compatibly with residents as well as colleagues. I have been blessed by her care and love.”
Lisa Wolf, CNA
Wolf earned her CNA license in 2018 and joined CMH Home Care Services in February 2022.
A patient’s spouse nominated Wolf for the TULIP Award for her gentle and compassionate care to the patient and family. “When Lisa came to our home to take care of [patient], she was a blessing… Lisa is very efficient at her job while showing tons of concern for the patient and family. Lisa goes beyond being good; she’s great!”
About the TULIP Award
Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation created the TULIP Award to recognize outstanding caregivers who assist in direct patient care.
TULIP stands for Thoughtful, Unforgettable, Lasting Impact on Patient Care. The award committee selects one honoree each month who exemplifies the following characteristics:
- Goes above and beyond in providing exceptional care and unforgettable service to patients/residents.
- Demonstrates exceptional skills in the delivery of compassionate patient/resident care.
- Exemplifies the mission, vision and values of CMH/CMH Foundation.
- Demonstrates a caring, thoughtful attitude.
- Is an outstanding role model for other nursing assistants, medical assistants and patient care technicians.
The TULIP Award is given in conjunction with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing. If you or someone you know would like to submit a CMH TULIP Award, go to https://bit.ly/CMHTULIP.
Photos: Pam Davis, CNA, at CMH Home Care Services is the August 2022 recipient of the TULIP Award. Mercy Espino, CNA, at CMH Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, is the September 2022 recipient of the TULIP Award. Lisa Wolf, CNA, at CMH Home Care Services is the October 2022 recipient of the TULIP Award.