Gregory Howard is employee of the month
In October, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point honored registered nurse Greg Howard as its employee of the month. Howard works in telemetry monitoring and genuinely cares about each of his patients’ well being during their hospital stay and after discharge. He has been known to pay for cabs for his patients if they don’t have a ride home. Howard is a team player that makes sure all his patients have what is necessary. At the presentation for Howard (center) were, from left, Dajana Yoakley, Geoff Washburn, Kurt Conover, Sherry Collins, Tanya Simpson, Shalin Shah and Shayne George.
Oak Hill Hospital boasts more than 100 board certified nurses
In July of 2014, Oak Hill Hospital, in Brooksville, encouraged all of its registered nurses to become board certified in the area of their choice by Dec. 31, 2015. The team set a goal of having 100 nurses earn board certification. As of Oct. 1, 110 nurses have achieved the certification.
As part of the challenge, Oak Hill Hospital offered to pay for any eligible RN to receive the certification, which included a study guide, the exam and one re-test; and provide the nurse additional compensation for the certification equal to an annual increase of more than $3,000.
Children’s Home Society a healthy place to work
The Children’s Home Society of Florida has been named one of the healthiest 100 workplaces in America by Healthiest Employer at the Corporate Health and Wellness Associations Annual Corporate Wellness Conference and Employer Healthcare and Benefits Congress.
Since 2006, the organization’s wellness program has promoted healthy lifestyle habits for employees. It has expanded to include challenges, screenings and clinics, workshops, benefits fairs and more. In 2014, the program had 73 percent employee participation.
Gulfside welcomes new board member
Leigh Massengill, currently serving as the CEO of Medical Center of Trinity, has joined the board of directors that overseas operations at Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care.
Massengill has worked in the health care field for 40 years since earning a Master’s degree in Business Administration with certification in Healthcare Administration from the University of Miami.
In addition to joining the board, Massengill has served eight years on the board of CARES, a nonprofit community agency providing services to seniors, and serves on the board of the Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation.
Massengill lives in Odessa with her husband, Tom. They have three children.
