Hospital team receives award
The St. Joseph’s Hospital-North team was named the Environmental Services Department of the Year by the American Hospital Association’s Association for the Healthcare Environment. The award was presented to just two hospital facilities nationwide.
St. Joseph’s department was recognized for its professionalism, expertise, patient satisfaction, and efficiency, surpassing other entries in the “Up to 249 Beds” category.
Seventeen of its 26 team members have completed the training necessary to become a certified healthcare environmental services technician through the AHE. The certification program sets national standards in infection prevention, effective communication, evidence-based cleaning protocols and more.
National Hospice Month
The Board of Commissioners for Pasco County has proclaimed the month of November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and commended the staff from Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care for its service to the residents of Pasco County.
County Commissioner Mike Wells, District 4, visited Gulfside’s West Clinical Office in New Port Richey to present the proclamation to Gulfside’s team.
In the last year, Gulfside’s staff of interdisciplinary professionals has cared for 2,445 patients facing a life-limiting illness in Pasco County.
In celebration of National Hospice Month, Gulfside Hospice is offering complimentary copies of Five Wishes, an easy-to-use tool with advance directives and planning information prior to becoming seriously ill.
To receive a free copy, contact the Community Relations Department at (800) 561-4883 or , or stop by Gulfside’s Corporate Resource Center at 2061 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.
