Pillars of the Unit
The success of Correctional Managed Health Care in providing services to meet the needs of Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is dependent on the efforts of our employees. It is, therefore, important for our organization to have competent, committed and dedicated employees to provide effective and efficient services to and for the State of Texas.
To express its appreciation to valued employees, CMHC has adopted a policy of recognizing continued dedicated service through a program of organizational and public recognition. The program provides management a tool to recognize ongoing employees dedication and a means to reinforce, acknowledge and retain employee commitment.
Listed below are the "Pillars of CMHC". These individuals were nominated by a coworker that felt this employee went above and beyond their standard duty.
Allred
3/10/2010 - Patricia Bailey, CBA - Ms. Bailey is an asset to the Allred Unit. She does an excellent job maintaining files for the administrative staff and does so in a professional, timely and efficient manner. Ms. Bailey escorts all visitors from building to building and is always quick to do so with a smile regardless of time of day or current weather conditions. She is in my opinion the definition of a "team player". She is quick to help in medical records when needed and provides assistance to all staff and departments without hesitation. Thank you Patricia Bailey for supporting the Service Plus philosophy of Texas Tech. Nominated by Sandra Stahlke
Clements/Pamio
3/8/2010 - Ms. G Matter, LVN - Ms. G Matter LVN is a true asset to the Bill Clements PAMIO program. She goes over and beyond her assigned duties by taking the imitative to help when needed. She is professional, knowledgeable caring and her positive attitude is appreciated. Thank You Ms. Matter for always greeting us with a smile! Nominated by Elizabeth Gutierrez, RN
Havins
3/5/2010 - Keri Brame, LVN - Mrs. Brame is the sincerest, organized, professional correctional nurse I have ever worked with. She has the perfect balance that is needed in the correctional nursing field. She comes across as professional, knowledgeable, capable, and energetic, without being overly friendly. she is fair to all who are to receive her care. A great nurse.. I am privileged to know and work with her. Nominated by Rebecca Timmons
Montford
3/10/2010 - Raye Mitchell, RN, DON - Ms. Mitchell has worked closely and professionally with the EMR department and helped to make the EMR deployment for Montford RMF and the PRS deployment at Montford successful! She worked diligently with her staff and EMR staff to insure Montford staff attended EMR and PRS training. She understands the importance of training and makes it a priority for her staff. Ms. Mitchell made sure she was on-site during PRS go-live. This was much appreciated and shows the kind of leader that Ms. Mitchell is. She is informed and always there to make sure her staff and patients are taken care of. Examples of her leadership are evident in her staff at Montford. During PRS go-live they all were very courteous, kind and helpful. EMR representatives were always treated with respect and were even given cupcakes and tea! Thanks Ms. Mitchell for your leadership! Nominated by Lori Franco, EMR Dept.
Smith
3/2/2010 - Terry Vara, LVN - Terry Vara an LVN at Smith Unit is a wise and helpful Nurse. She has always comes up with a workable solution in a timely manner. We at Smith GP are pleased to work with Ms Vara. Nominated by Wanda Forbes
3/5/2010 - Debra Chapa, LVN - Mrs. Chapa is very very dependable, never calls in, always on time and always makes sure all her work is done. She takes pride in her work and gets along well with everyone around her. She is an awesome team player! I can count on her and rest assured things are running smoothly when I am not there. Thanks for all that you do! Nominated by Patricia Mojica, RN, DON
3/5/2010 - Lydia Gonzales, Medical Records Clerk - Ms. Gonzales is a very dedicated, loyal employee at the Smith Unit. She goes the extra mile always and is willing to do anything to help anyone out. She is the only medical records clerk at GP and takes her job very seriously. She is very knowledgeable and her smile puts everybody in a good mood. We miss her terribly when she is out because she does so much to help everyone out. She is true blessing. Nominated by Terry Vara, LVN