SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Dignity Health YRMC Technician Shines as Health Care Hero

Episode Date: November 6, 2024

Send us a text and chime in!The inspiring work and kindness of Russell Smith, an environmental services technician at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), has earned him the 2024 C.A.P.E award (Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience). This national award is presented by Cintas, a corporation supporting organizations across the country with products and services to advance cleaning, safety, and compliance training. There are only 10 winners selected in the US out of nearly 800 nominations. A colleague nominated Russell for the national award, and his commitment to a safe patient experience earned him the prestigious recognition. Cintas representatives came to YRMC to present... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/dignity-health-yrmc-technician-shines-as-health-care-hero/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech audio articles made possible by the Quest Grant at Yavapai College. Tuition-free industry recognized certificates for your career. The inspiring work and kindness of Russell Smith, an environmental services technician at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, YRMC, has earned him the 2024 CAPE Award, cleaning to advance the patient experience. This national award is presented by Cintas, a corporation supporting organizations across the country with products and services to advance cleaning, safety, and compliance training. There are only 10 winners selected in the U.S. out of nearly 800 nominations.

A colleague nominated Russell for the National Award, and his commitment to a safe patient experience earned him the prestigious recognition. Sintas representatives came to YRMC to present Russell with the award and congratulate the entire EVS team at the hospital. Coming to work every day, doing my job to the best of my ability, and being kind and courteous to everyone is what I believe helped me earn this reward, said Russell. Not all superheroes wear capes. Russell has been on the front lines of health care for over a year and a half and says, giving your all results in everyone working together, thus providing top quality service to our patients.

Our team knows this is something that is not awarded easily, said Diana Kinnaman, YRMC Environmental Services Supervisor. Russell has a great work ethic and is just an all-around wonderful human being. Our team and organization are lucky to have him. earning the CAPE Award reflects saving the day, each and every day, by creating safe and healthy environments for patients, residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Stay well with more mind-body soul on signals a Z.com. Be in the know with the F1RSD 2 No Ultimate Holiday Guide. Coming soon to your area.