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HaysMed Recognizes Stephanie Beougher as the 2023 Debra Boeken Customer Care Representative of the Year

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Hays, KS – Stephanie Beougher, a dedicated member of the HaysMed team, has been honored with the 2023 Debra Boeken Customer Care Representative (CCR) of the Year award. This recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to patient care and underscores the vital role of CCRs in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients and their families.

A Customer Care Representative (CCR) plays a pivotal role within the patient care team, serving as a crucial support system for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. They are the compassionate bridge between the patient and the hospital environment, providing essential services to enhance the overall patient experience.

Stephanie’s dedication and commitment to her role on the Progressive Care Unit at HaysMed have made her a shining example of excellence in patient care. As a CCR, she goes above and beyond to ensure that patients and their families feel comfortable and supported during their hospital stay. Whether it’s providing necessary supplies, assisting the unit’s Charge Nurse, or handling various tasks to ensure a seamless shift, Stephanie exemplifies the qualities of a true healthcare professional.

“Our patients are at the heart of everything we do at HaysMed, and our Customer Care Representatives are instrumental in creating a positive and compassionate environment for them. Stephanie’s dedication and commitment to her role as a CCR have not only earned her this well-deserved recognition but have also set a standard of excellence for our entire team. Her unwavering commitment to patient comfort and support is truly commendable.” Said Terry Siek, Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.

This award is not only a testament to Stephanie’s exceptional contributions but also a reminder of the crucial role played by CCRs in enhancing the patient experience. At HaysMed, we recognize that the work of individuals like Stephanie is integral to our mission of providing the highest quality healthcare with unwavering compassion.

HaysMed OB Nurse Receives National Certification

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Hays, KS – Kalin LaBarge, BSN, RNC-OB, has recently achieved a significant professional milestone by earning her certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) in inpatient obstetric nursing. This esteemed credential recognizes her exemplary knowledge, skills, and expertise in providing exceptional care to expectant mothers and their newborns.

To obtain the inpatient obstetric nursing certification, LaBarge underwent a rigorous examination process administered by the NCC. The examination evaluated her proficiency across various essential areas of obstetric nursing practice, including fetal monitoring, maternal complications, intrapartum and postpartum care, high-risk obstetrics, and newborn assessment and care. This comprehensive assessment ensures that certified inpatient obstetric nurses possess the necessary knowledge and competence to deliver specialized care throughout the entire perinatal period.

The NCC credential signifies her dedication to staying updated with the latest evidence-based practices and the highest standards of care in the field. This achievement highlights her strong clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and passion for providing optimal care to women and their infants during one of life’s most pivotal moments.

In addition to their technical skills, certified inpatient obstetric nurses like LaBarge are skilled in fostering effective communication, empathy, and compassion to create a positive birthing experience. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to identify and address any potential complications that may arise during labor and delivery. These nurses are also knowledgeable about breastfeeding support, postpartum care, and newborn care, ensuring a smooth transition into the postpartum period.

HaysMed Nurse Recognized with Daisy Nurse Leader Award

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Janine Kisner BSN, RN recently was awarded the DAISY Nurse Leader Award at HaysMed.  She was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed administrative team.  Nominations for DAISY Awards are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers, and associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.

“The DAISY Nurse Leader Award was created to shine a light on those nurses who do not typically have direct patient care as part of their work as well as those who create an environment where compassion, mutual trust and respect, and skillful care thrives” said Sandy Gottschalk, Director of Professional Development at HaysMed. “Janine supervises several units and works with the Float and Flex nurses at HaysMed. Her caring and compassionate nature resonates in the areas she supervises. Janine is very accessible, available, and responsive to the needs of her units.”

“The DAISY Award is a worldwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing our nurses with this honor.”

HaysMed Recognizes Customer Care Representative of the Year

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Hays, KS – Haili Leiker was recently recognized with the 2022 Debra Boeken Customer Care Representative (CCR) of the Year award.

A CCR is a vital part of the patient care team and serves as the right hand of the unit’s Charge Nurse and as an asset to every member of the team.  CCRs do whatever is needed in order to help patients and visitors be comfortable on the unit; make available whatever supplies that are needed but that are not currently on the unit; and be carry out a myriad of tasks that are needed to help make the shift run very smoothly.

Leiker works on the surgery floor at HaysMed.

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