Guttmann Care Awards
The opening day of the world’s first specialised Spinal Cord Injury Centre was 1st February 1944. To mark the 70th anniversary of The National Spinal Injuries Centre, The Poppa Guttmann Trust honours the legacy of its founder by establishing care awards in his name.
Sponsored by The Poppa Guttmann Trust
MONTHLY GUTTMANN CARE AWARDS
Launched on Founder's Day 31st January 2014
The patients on each ward will vote for their choice of staff member of each month. They will select from the doctors, nurses, health care assistants, ward clerks, therapists, administrators and domestic staff. Judgement will obviously be based on care, but with attention paid to communication, efficiency, knowledge and support and connection with patients,
MONTHLY AWARDS
Each month's ward winner will receive a specially commissioned bronze metal badge to wear with pride in perpetuity along with a certificate.
ANNUAL AWARDS
Each ward will have an annual winner who will receive a glass trophy There will also be an annual award for The NSIC staff member overall who will receive a larger trophy and a special restaurant dinner for two.
2014 ROLL OF HONOUR
NATIONAL SPINAL INJURIES CENTRE GUTTMANN ANNUAL CARE AWARDS
St Andrew’s: |
Lynne Dentise |
St Patrick’s: |
Caroline Price |
St David’s: |
TBA |
St George’s: |
Bernie Graham |
St Joseph’s: |
TBA |
St Francis: |
Georgie Friend |
SPOP: |
Tracey Geddis (2nd overall) |
Their care and dedication has been recognised by the patients whose gratitude is shown by the votes they cast each month. From these victors the first overall annual Guttmann Care Award is awarded to:
Caroline Price
Healthcare Assistant
St Patrick’s Ward
National Spinal Injuries Centre
For her outstanding commitment, loyalty and devotion to her patients and colleagues.
