Nominate an Advanced Practice Provider

This award was established in 2019 to recognize any of our APPs who are a visible, proactive champion of the team or patient experience.  

Any physician or APP of The Christ Hospital Health Network may nominate a candidate for the award if the nominee fulfills the following criteria: 

• Active APP 
• Clinical excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Professionalism and serving as a role model to medical staff members 
• Outstanding bedside manner 

Larry Otto Patient- and Family-Centered Care Award

This award recognizes employees, APPs and physicians at The Christ Hospital Health Network who exemplify patient- and family-centered care (PFCC). It is named in memory of Larry Otto, a founding member of the Patient and Family Advisory Council who was passionate about including family throughout the healthcare experience. 

Anyone may submit a nomination, including patients, their families, employees, APPs and physicians. A selection committee of five non-employee members of the Patient and Family Advisory Council will review all nominations and select the winners. 

Awards are presented during Hospital Week in May: one to a nurse, one to a licensed practitioner or physician, and one to a non-nurse employee.  

Qualifications: 

• Must be an employee, APP or physician with The Christ Hospital Health Network for a minimum of 90 days 
• Must consistently provide high-quality patient care 
• Must consistently demonstrate the core concepts of PFCC: 
  • Show dignity and respect by listening to and honoring patient and family perspectives and choices 
  • Share information with patients and families in a manner that is affirming and understandable 
  • Consistently encourage participation of patients and families while providing care and while making decisions regarding their care 
  • Demonstrate collaboration in working with patients and families as well as co-workers 

LifeSaver Award

The LifeSaver of the Month program recognizes employees who demonstrate Target Zero "Safety Above All" by making it a priority to deliver high-quality patient care in a safe environment. 

Any employee, volunteer, student, APP, physician, patient or family member may submit a nomination form for the LifeSaver of the Month. 

Qualifications: 

• In good standing with no corrective action, written warning or higher  
• Positive attitude towards job responsibilities  
• Is a team player  
• Is a role model for others