Debbie Elkins receives the July 2024 CMH TULIP Award

• 20 August 2024

Debbie Elkins received the July 2024 CMH TULIP Award. She is a polysomnographic technician at the Missouri Sleep Institute at Citizens Memorial Hospital.

She was nominated for the TULIP Award by a patient’s family member.

“My daughter had to have a sleep study on the evening of her 16^th birthday. When my daughter arrived, Debbie had decorated the room with sweet sixteen signs. She also gave my daughter a card. Debbie was kind and considerate. She really put my daughter at ease.”

About the TULIP Award

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation created the TULIP Award in June 2021 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.

The TULIP Award is given in conjunction with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing. Nominate a patient caregiver for the CMH TULIP Award.