Acclaimed Physician Awards

KishHealth System announces it’s third annual Acclaimed Physician Awards to recognize members of our medical staff who exemplify outstanding service to patients, staff and the community. Please join us in nominating these distinguished physicians for their excellence.

Minimum Criteria for all awards:

1. Must have served as an active, associate or consulting member of the KishHealth System Medical Staff for a minimum of 1 year.
2. Must be in good standing.
3. Must be in compliance with departmental rules and regulations.
4. Must exemplify the standard practices of excellence of the health system.

Nominations should reflect recent physician achievements or impacts to KishHealth System. Nominations due February 15th.

Awards will be criteria based and winners are chosen by a panel from the KishHealth System which may include representatives from the hospital boards, physicians, administrative teams, nursing and hospital staff. Winners will be announced at the Physician Recognition Event on April 15th. Nominations should reflect recent physician achievements or impacts to KishHealth System. Nominations due February 15th.

One award given annually per award type below:

I. Community Service/Humanitarian Award

Nominated by Board of Directors, Fellow Physicians, KishHealth System Staff and the general public. Submit a written description that includes as much detail as possible to support your nomination.

A. Volunteer Community Service (Medical)

• Physician provides professional services, without charge, to community agencies or private individuals within the KishHealth System service areas on a consistent and regular basis.
• Physician provides professional services to the community via educational seminars/ health fairs on a routine basis.
• Physician provides professional services as an act of kindness as a Good Samaritan.

OR

B. Volunteer International Medical Services

• Physician provides professional services, without charge, to international humanitarian agencies and/or organizations.

OR

C. Community Service (Non-medical)

• Physician serves as an active volunteer in donating personal time and involvement supporting charitable agencies/organizations, cultural and community civic activities in the KishHealth System service area.

II. Promotion of Quality Care by Fellow Colleagues Award

Nominations made only by physicians. Submit a written description that includes as much detail as possible to support your nomination.

In an outstanding way, makes himself/herself highly accessible to fellow colleagues providing exceptional service allowing for smooth delivery of patient care.

OR

Is responsible for bringing a new technology or service to the KishHealth System that enhances and/or greatly improves care to our patients.

OR

Participated in a medical research study that contributes to the advancement in a particular field and brings that research to KishHealth System patients.

OR

Exemplifies an outstanding working relationship with the KishHealth System medical team. Acts as a champion and leader in initiatives that result in improved outcomes for patient care and/or staff relations.

III. Outstanding Service to Patients Award

Nominated by patients and KishHealth System staff. Submit a written description that includes as much detail as possible to support your nomination.

Consistently exceeds expectations in the care of their patients and families, showing a greater commitment in understanding of and responsiveness to the physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs of their patients.

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